Extinguishers SOW (RFI).docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

TYPE: Industrial grade external expellant gas cartridge operated portable fire extinguisher in ten (l0lb) pound (4.54KG) size but not to exceed 10.65LB (4.83KG); and with mono-ammonium phosphate based dry chemical extinguishing agent rated for use on Class A (wood, paper, cloth), Class B (flammable liquids and gases), and Class C (electrical) fires. The agent must be free-flowing, water repellant, non-abrasive, and produce no toxic effects.

CONFIGURATION: A corrosion and impact resistant steel main canister painted with red paint. An external noncombustible gas expellant cartridge with size designation clearly marked on the body of the cartridge and a protective cover attached to the side of the main canister. A stainless-steel actuating lever to activate the pressure cartridge and a steel gas tube inside the main canister with two rubber check valves clamped in place to fluidize the dry chemical agent. Cap is corrosive resistant metal with machined grooves perpendicular to the threads to provide for release of internal pressure from the main canister during removal. Discharge Hose is ethylene propylene diamine (rubber) with corrosion resistant metal couplings and discharge nozzle.

DIMENSIONS: Extinguishers must not exceed the following maximum dimensions:

Height: 18 ¼” (46.36cm) Width: 9 ½” (24. 13cm) Depth: 5 ¼” (13.3cm)

OPERATION: Extinguisher activation and operation actions limited to (1) removal of safety seal and/or ring pin (2) puncture of the external pressure cartridge to pressurize the main canister and (3) operation of the discharge nozzle.

APPROVALS and RATINGS: Extinguishers shall meet or exceed the approvals of Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) 4-A:40-B:C; Underwriters Laboratories Canada (U.L.C.), 3-A:40-B:C; and the United States Coast Guard Classification Type A, Size II Type B:C, Size I.

INSPECTION CAPABILITY: Extinguishers shall be designed and constructed to allow complete visual inspection of all internal and external components by disassembly without the need for special knowledge or tools.

NOTE: The extinguisher unit must have steel internal parts (gas tube) and metal actuating parts that can be disassembled for security inspections and can be reassembled to put the unit back in full-service operation in a field environment.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Complete and concise extinguisher operating instructions shall be clearly displayed in English with visual pictograms illustrating the symbols for Class A, Class B, and Class C fire ratings on the front of the main canister of the extinguisher. Complete after use maintenance instructions and agent identification shall appear on a placard on the rear of the extinguisher in English. Printed warranty, operating and maintenance information, a wall mounting bracket and an inspection tag shall be provided with each unit.

MAINTENANCE: Extinguishers shall be designed to allow for field recharging without the requirement for special tools or servicing equipment.

OPERATIONAL READINESS: Extinguishers shall be delivered fully charged with all necessary components to be fully operational with breakaway seals in place.

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE STANDARD "EXPELLANT GAS CARTRIDGE FOR THE 10lb (4.54 KG) ABC DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER"

TYPE: A spun steal cylinder that is sealed with a brass seal assembly and utilizing a copper seal that provides visual determination of the cartridge condition charged versus discharged. The cartridge seal shall have a safe rupture pressure range of 4050 to 4500 psi and shall contain a noncombustible gas.

CONFIGURATION OF CARTIDGE ON EXTINGUISHER UNIT: The cartridge shall be capable of removal by hand without the need for tools and shall have the appropriate size (weight) designation clearly marked on the body of the cartridge.

EXPELLANT CARTRIDGE DIMENSIONS: Cartridges must not exceed the following maximum dimensions:

Height: 6 1/8" Width & Depth: 1 ½"

APPROVALS: Cartridges shall meet or exceed the approvals of Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) or Underwriters Laboratories Canada (U.L.C).

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE STANDARD "ABC DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING AGENT'' TYPE: A dry powder chemical that is capable of combating fires in ordinary combustible materials (Class A), as well as fires in flammable liquids and gases (Class B), and fires involving electrical equipment. (Class C). Extinguishing agent shall have effectiveness in combating combination fires (Class A and B) together and Class A fires at freezing temperatures.

CHEMICAL CONFIGURATION OF EXTINGUISHING AGENT: Agent shall be a mono-ammonium phosphate based dry chemical containing other chemical additives for a free-flowing, water repellant, and non- abrasive fire extinguishing agent that produces no toxic effects. SPECIAL

NOTE: Fire extinguishers that utilize this extinguishing agent shall not be mixed with a bicarbonate based dry chemical due to a chemical reaction that is harmful to the unit will take place.

APPROVALS: Agent shall meet or exceed the approvals of Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) or Underwriters Laboratories Canada (U.L.C.).

DOCUMENTATION: The contractor shall be required to provide a "Certified Hazardous Materials Document Specialist" (CHMDS) with the following training & testing certifications:

The CHMDS shall be responsible for preparing and certifying the following documents for each shipment.

Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) Hazardous Declarations, Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form AMSA 250 (10.0) Commercial Invoice Packing List Certificates of Country of Origin (Southeast Asia, Middle East and the Pacific Rim countries and territories) Bills of Lading Shippers Letter of Instructions for filing with US Customs.