PWS FD Drill Field Maintenance Contract Scott AFB

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

MAINTENANCE OF FIRE RESCUE TRAINING FACILITY

FY 2013 (26 July 2012) Scott AFB, IL

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

MAINTENANCE OF FIRE RESCUE TRAINING FACILITY

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all tools, supplies, labor, equipment and labor/management necessary to maintain and repair the Fire Rescue Training Facility at Scott Air Force Base in a manner that will ensure its serviceability and prevent deterioration in operational effectiveness. Included are the Aircraft Fire Rescue Training Facility (AFRTF; encompasses the aircraft prop, its controls, conservation pond, pump house and propane tank), High-Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) Penetration Trainer, a classroom facility, Smoke-simulation Induction Systems, Panasonic cameras with digital recorder, the Structural Trainer and the Firefighter Competition Tower. Also included are the following props: LPG Close-Combat, Rail Car, Tractor-Trailer (DOT 306 roll-over), Drafting Stand & Accessories, Automobile, and Box trailer props. These components hereafter referred to in summary as “Drill Field.” The contractor shall comply with manufacturers’ recommendations and procedures, Air Force Technical Order 35E1-2-13-1, NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, 2007 Edition, NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2011 Edition and local, state, and federal requirements applicable to the work involved.

1.1. Scheduled Maintenance and Repair Services. The contractor shall maintain the Drill Field by conducting three maintenance/inspections, which include winterization in November and de-winterization in April. The contractor shall repair the Drill Field, as a minimum; by replacing the igniters, cutout panels, water pumps, and maintaining the high-density polyethylene liners based on the inspection results. Repairs during scheduled visits are not billed as emergencies although issue may be that serious. Materials, supplies, and parts needed for Drill Field maintenance and/or repairs shall be reimbursed at cost. Items costing less than $1,000.00 may be acquired on an as-needed basis without obtaining prior Government approval. However, the Contractor shall obtain approval from the Quality Assurance Representative prior to purchasing any single item or combination of items estimated to cost $1,000.00 or more. Additionally, the Contractor shall comply with Competition in Contracting Act by seeking competitive pricing for any single item or combination of items estimated to cost $2,500.00 or more. Evidence of compliance must be made available to the Government upon request. The Contractor is authorized to use available Government sources of supply (e.g., GSA) for making such acquisitions. Copies of receipts shall be submitted with invoice in order to receive payment for reimbursable items.

1.1.1. Igniter Replacement. The contractor shall remove and replace the igniters in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, industry practices, and local, state, and federal procedures. There are 18 igniters that may be replaced, 6 are located on the ground in the burn area and 12 are located on the mock-up. Verify the operational capability of the igniter (s) by energizing the igniter without applying propane.

1.1.2. Cutout Panel Replacement. If the training scenario included forced entry extrication through cutout panels, the contractor shall install new cutout panels. The contractor shall remove and replace damaged, cutout panels in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and standard industry practices. Cutout panels are located on the left and right sides of the AFRTF mock-up, the panels are 36 inches wide by 85 ½ inches high and constructed of .036-inch thick sheet metal. Also included here are panels for the hood and trunk of the Automobile Trainer and elevated panels for Penetrating Aircraft Skin Trainer (P.A.S.T. ©)

1.1.3. HDPE Liner Maintenance. The 80-mil thick HDPE liners are located in the water conservation pond, burn area, and trench. The liners in the trench and burn pit are buried. The contractor shall locate the liner leak and repair in accordance with extrusion welder manufacturer’s instructions (National Seal Company, 1245 Corporate Blvd, Suite 300, Aurora, IL 60504. Telephone (708) 898-1161 or (800) 323-3820). The contractor shall submit for the Civil Engineer Quality Assurance personnel approval the repair procedures, materials, and techniques prior to the specific repair of the HDPE liners. Additionally, the contractor shall adhere to the following general guidelines.

1.1.3.1 Examine all seams and non-seam areas of the geomembrane to identify holes, blisters, effects, unsupervised raw materials, and any signs of contamination by foreign matter. Submit repairs or corrective action required, in writing, to the QA within 10 calendar days.

1.1.3.2. Do not weld or place geomembrane during precipitation or if excessive moisture, blowing dust, high winds, or standing water is present.

1.1.4. Regulator Adjustment. Contractor shall adjust regulator pressure as follows:

Burner Location

Optimal Flame Height

Engine burners fully engulfed

Internal burners

6-8 feet

1.1.5. Storage Tank Maintenance and Repair. Ensure proper maintenance and repair of the 10,000 gal propane storage tank, in accordance with provided specifications and regulations as well as NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2011 Edition.

1.2. Scheduled Safety Inspections. As a minimum, the contractor will conduct inspections on the following items.

1.2.1. Special Items. Expansion joints bolts on mock-up shall remain loose through joint holes.

1.2.2. Inspection Items. The following items, as a minimum, will be inspected:

1.2.2.1. Inspect burn area. Ensure the concrete weir is free of debris and rocks. Inspect the ribbon fire and service access trench bar grating. Ensure each piece fits properly and is free of sharp edges. Inspect ribbon fire and access trench air, water, and gas plumbing. Ensure all is firmly attached to walls and / or bottom struts. Remove accumulations of debris/rock as necessary to ensure proper drainage. Drain trench and ribbon fire for winter per 1.2.2.17.

1.2.2.2. Inspect burn area drain valve, drain screen, and weir overflow, for freedom of operation and absence of obstructions.

1.2.2.3. Inspect exterior and interior stainless steel burner assemblies, and ensure that they are not excessively warped and are attached firmly in place.

1.2.2.4. Inspect igniters and ensure electrodes are clean and that the ceramic insulator is not cracked or damaged. Ensure igniter tips are free of carbonization. Change igniters which are worn, damaged, or do not fire properly.

1.2.2.5. Inspect aircraft mock-up for excessive corrosion and structural integrity. Inspect concrete around bearing uprights for concrete cracking.

1.2.2.6. Inspect mock-up doors to ensure freedom of operation and no excessive corrosion. Ensure hinge assemblies are in good working order, welds are free of defects, and hand grabs are free of sharp edges.

1.2.2.7. Inspect all lighting for proper operation. Ensure all area site, control tower, control panel, and classroom lighting is operable.

1.2.2.8. Inspect propane systems to specifications, to include as a minimum, tank, gauges, valves, piping, air system, manual safety system, and regulators for corrosion, wear, or serviceable limits. Repair any leaks. Test components per manufacturer and national standard and provide documentation of completion.

1.2.2.9. Inspect Tower control stand to include electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical components, piping, valves, regulators and fire control panel. Check for corrosion, wear, or serviceable limits. Inspect markings on valves and switches for legibility. Ensure all components are operable. Note: Control system is proprietary design of WRG Fire Training Simulation Systems (Sherwood, OR); current vendor should refer questions on specific details to WRG as to not invalidate configuration as UL tested.

1.2.2.10. Inspect the condition of the WRG Cellular Raceway Ignition system. Inspect wiring in transformer cabinet; ensure the GTO ignition wires are firmly attached to each transformer. Ensure the Memcon explosion proof Seal-off, is securely attached to the WRG Cellular Raceway conduit. Check each transformer for proper voltage. Once a year inspect the GTO cable assembly at the transition vault. Twice per year check the igniter voltage at the igniter, document voltage on each wire, ignition circuits below 3000 volts which have a transformer voltage between 7000 and 10000 volts should have the igniter changed so to ensure maximum voltages. After installing new igniters, re-test circuits and document voltages.

1.2.2.11. Inspect water conservation pond area at each visit, removing weeds from rip rap and fence line and examine visible liner for damage and clean any debris from the suction line and foot valve. Water quality is of the utmost importance. Contractor shall maintain water quality though maintenance of aeration pump and routine treatments using Aquashade© or equivalent product.

1.2.2.11.1 Contractor shall drain and clean the conservation pond at the midseason inspection, remove water between membrane layers and conduct thorough inspection of the liner (also see 1.1.3.1). [Large volume of water can be conserved while cleaning by pumping it into weir.]

1.2.2.12. Open the flood, sprinkler, and engine water valves and then apply power to water pump 1 and 2, test for adequate operation and water pressure. Close all valves when testing is complete.

1.2.2.13. Inspect Air compressor, airlines, air valves, and operation controls. Check for leaks, damage, and proper function of valves. Repair or correct as needed.

1.2.2.14. Pressurize propane piping for one (1) hour and examine valves for leaks at manifold, and pneumatic fuel valves with flammable gas detector or equivalent test measure.

1.2.2.15. Inspect driving area around burn area for ruts. Level all ruts at each inspection.

1.2.2.16. Inspect condition of all signage to ensure readability and compliance with all standards.

1.2.2.17. Winterize Facility. By mid-November of each year, winterize the facility (see Appendix C).

1.2.2.17.1 Purge propane back to angle valve at storage tank.

1.2.2.17.2 Remove all water jacket drain caps at the base of the water jackets and store in pump room. Drain all supply lines, risers, and valves subject to freezing. Purge with air. Ensure weir valves are open to drain back to sump.

1.2.2.17.2.1 Emphasize special care for pneumatic valve on sprinkler riser. Water can be trapped in ball whether open/closed.

1.2.2.17.3. Pull draft hose/strainer and aeration pump out of pond and drain. Place aeration unit in pump room.

1.2.2.17.4. Set vertical impellor pump control to “winter” and lock discharge valve in “OPEN” position. Ensure heater, pump and ignitor breaker are positioned “ON”.

1.2.2.18. Dewinterize Facility. Dewinterize the facility in latter half of April (see Appendix C). As a minimum, the contractor will reconnect all open lines, reinstall aeration pump, and water jacket drain caps, run a complete system check and make necessary repairs for an operational facility.

1.2.2.19. Provide a written report of needs/corrections for the inspection visit. The contractor shall provide a written report within 10 calendar days, detailing the inspection findings and a cost estimate of recommended repairs, especially those outside the normal maintenance expectations required on subsequent visits.

1.3. Response Times. The contractor shall make available 24 hours a day 7 days a week an emergency phone contact number for technical support. The contractor shall be available to respond to emergency propane leak service calls within one hour, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week. After the leak has been stopped, the contractor shall complete any additional repairs, if needed, on a pre-arranged date approved by the fire department. Liner maintenance response shall be determined by the severity of the damage. For all other repairs, the contractor shall respond within 5 days.

1.4. Reports and documentation. Reports shall be submitted within 10 calendar days of the inspection. Modifications to components or training grounds shall be documented and the as built drawings modified to show the changes or improvements. Digitized pictures of repair and replacement items, with purchase receipt(s) are the acceptable documentation measures.

1.4.1. Maintenance Plan. Vendor will provide fuel system maintenance plan and procedures in writing IAW NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2011 Edition.

1.5. Environmental Controls. The contractor shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements regarding environmental protection. The contractor shall ensure policies and procedures are established that protect the health and safety of employees and the community, and minimize/eliminate the risk of environmental pollution.

1.5.1. Use the Live Burn record (see Appendix B) to record EVERY type live burn for ANY prop or facility. This info is necessary for annual EPA reporting as well as permitting process. The form is self explanatory and is kept with a stopwatch in the control panel of AFRTF.

1.5.2. Contact Fire Alarm Control Center (FACC) @ 618-256-5130 to initiate required notifications and current air quality condition for the day. Permits ban burns during air quality condition Red.

1.6. Notification of Environmental Spills. If the contractor spills or releases any substance listed in 40 CFR 302 into the environment, the contractor shall immediately report the incident to the QA, base fire department, and base civil engineering. The contractor shall be liable for containment and environmental clean up of the spill or release of such substance per OPLAN 32-7, Oil and Hazardous Substance Spill Prevention and Response Plan.

1.7. Safety. Liquid propane used in the facility is potentially explosive. The Drill Field is a nonsmoking facility. Personnel shall practice proper grounding procedures in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC). Personnel shall wear appropriate protective clothing and be aware of emergency procedures to perform emergency shutdown and start-up.

1.8 Contractor Qualifications:

1.8.1. Experience. As training environment is inherently dangerous, controlling operational risk to maximum extent is imperative. Vendor will have 3 years of maintenance experience specific to LPG Live Fire Training facilities.

1.8.1.1. Certified Propane Installer or Service Provider certification as defined under the Propane Educational Research Council (PERC) standards.

1.8.1.1.1. Submit one (1) page certification document and/or wallet certification card as supporting documentation; include experience background. -OR- Be under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME). (Provide name and contact information of PME.)

1.8.1.2. Journeyman level electrician or under the supervision of a licensed professional Supervising Electrical Engineer. Evidence that personnel performing electrical work meet the requirements identified in the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-560-01, Electrical Safety, O&M, Section 2-2 through 2-2.4.

1.8.1.2.1. Submit certification document and/or wallet certification card as supporting documentation; include experience background. -OR- Provide name and contact information of supervising engineer.

1.8.1.3. Professional Engineer Experience. Evidence that engineer has specific experience conducting evaluations on live fire structural trainers (qualifications identified in NFPA 1403, Para 5.2.2.2 and Appendix A.5.2.2.2.see APPENDIX E of the Performance Work Statement.)

1.8.1.3.1. Submit certification document and/or wallet certification card as supporting documentation; include experience of structural evaluations on live fire training systems.)

2. SERVICE SUMMARY.

NFPA 1403: 5.2.2.2* The structural integrity of the live fire training structure shall be evaluated and documented periodically by a licensed professional engineer with live fire training structure experience and expertise. (see APPENDIX E)

Response Time. Response to propane leaks and liner maintenance are timely

Environmental Controls.

Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local Environmental requirements.

Specific experience in the design construction, and maintenance of LPG Live Fire Training facilities

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES. The Government will provide electricity, water and sewer, utilities, police protection, fire protection, and emergency medical services. Any medical expenses incurred by contractor personnel shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION.

4.1. Quality Control. Contractor shall develop and maintain a quality program to ensure maintenance and repair services are performed in accordance with the NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 58 (LPG) and the manufacturer’s instructions. The contractor shall: develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent defective services from reoccurring, have journeyman electrician certification for electrical work, and develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in paragraph 2, Service Delivery Summary.

4.2. Quality Assurance. The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance by appointing a representative(s) to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The government representative will evaluate the contractor’s performance through intermittent on-site inspections of the contractor's quality control program and receipt of complaints from the customers. The government may inspect each task as completed or increase the number of quality control inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures discovered during quality control inspections or because of repeated customer complaints. Likewise, the government may decrease the number of quality control inspections if merited by performance. The QA shall be responsible for validating customer complaints. In the case of a disagreement between the contractor and the QA, the Contracting Officer shall make the final determination of the validity of the complaint.

4.3. Government Remedies. The contracting officer shall follow the requirements of FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items (September 2005), for contractor’s failure to correct nonconforming services.

4.4. Damages. The contractor shall repair or replace any Government property that is properly marked, and damaged by the contractor at no additional expense to the Government. For any work that may require digging, an approved AF Form 103 must be obtained before any digging begins. Yellow plastic warning tape, buried 12 inches below the surface, indicates underground wiring, grounding cells, etc. The contractor shall properly replace the warning tape prior to backfilling. The contractor will not be liable for damage to equipment that is not properly marked.

4.5. Hours of Operations. Work hours shall be performed as service and emergency dictates. Contractor shall coordinate with QAP to ensure QAP or a representative has been notified or is present during all work.

4.5.1. Drill field has notification restriction due to its vicinity to munitions storage area. Emergency Control Center (ECC, 618-256-5130) needs to provide advance notice that someone will be working/training in the area.

4.6. Emergencies. In the case of emergency, the Contracting Officer will order the contractor to stop work and clear the area of personnel and equipment.

4.7. Performance of Services during Crisis Declared by the Commander. In the event the contractor is unable to perform his daily operations due to peacetime emergency and or wartime contingency disturbances, etc., neither the government nor the contractor shall take action for non-compliance with contract requirements.

4.8. Invoicing/Payment for Reimbursable Items. The contractor shall invoice for payment of reimbursable items. Each invoice must identify the chargeable contract line item. The billing shall be supported by an itemized list of all reimbursable parts and materials used showing the item, unit cost, acquisition cost, and total cost, with a copy of invoices and or paid receipt slips. The contractor shall maintain original sales slips. The contractor shall maintain original delivery tickets, sales slips, or other documents identifying items purchased under the cost reimbursement portion of this contract.

4.9. Wide Area Work Flow Procedures. Invoices shall be accepted and certified via the Wide Area Work Flow-Receipt and Acceptance website at https://wawf.eb.mil.

4.9.1. The contractor will electronically initiate the Combo Invoice (receipt) and Acceptance form and electronically submit it to the QAP.

4.9.2. The QAP electronically submits the form to DFAS Limestone for payment.

5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

5.1. Contractor Consent to Background Checks: The contractor and, as applicable, subcontractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well being or operational mission of the installation and its population, nor shall the contractor or subcontractor employ persons under this contract who have an outstanding criminal warrant as identified by Law Enforcement Agency Data System (LEADS) through the National Crime Information Center. LEADS checks will verify if a person is wanted by local, state, and federal agencies. All contractor and subcontractor personnel must consent to LEADS background checks. Contractor and subcontractor personnel who do not consent to an LEADS check will be denied access to the installation. Information required to conduct an LEADS check includes: full name, driver’s license number, and/or social security number, date of birth of the person entering the installation, and completion of a background check questionnaire. The contractor shall provide this information using the Scott AFB Form 21, Contractors Consent for Background Check, and shall submit it in conjunction with the contractor’s request for either base or vehicle passes. Completion of a successful LEADS check does not invalidate the requirement for an escort when contractor or subcontractor personnel are working within controlled or restricted areas.

5.1.1. Contractors shall ensure their employees and those of their subcontracts have the proper credentials allowing them to work in the United States. Persons later found to be undocumented or illegal aliens will be remanded to the proper authorities. The contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for delays or expenses associated with complying with the provisions of this clause. Furthermore, nothing in this clause shall excuse the contractor from proceeding with the contract as required.

5.2. Badges: The contractor is required to provide identification badges for their employees. All contractor personnel shall wear these badges while on duty on the government site. Badges are required to identify the individual, company name, and be clearly and distinctly marked as contractor. Size, color, style, etc. are to be mutually agreed to by contractor and government. The contractor’s identification badge will not be used as an entry requirement for installation entry or into any government designated controlled or restricted area.

5.3. Contractor Registration of Vehicles on Scott AFB:

All contractor or contractor employees’ vehicles used for the performance of this contract shall comply with all local, state and federal regulations. Additionally any pass shall be surrendered to Security Forces upon demand to positively identify a persons need to be on Scott AFB.

5.3.1. Access to Installation during Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs):

Contractors will be assigned a mission essential designation IAW requirements contained in Scott Air Force Base Integrated Defense Plan 31-1. Only the installation commander or the unit commander requesting contract support will assign the mission essential designation.

5.4 Property Protection:

TC “5.1.3. Property Protection” Property protection for facility where the contractors’ primary work center is located will be the responsibility of the local facility manager and local Government Security Manager, or their duly authorized representative IAW AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense and command/local directives. The contractor shall safeguard all government-owned equipment and materials in his/her possession or use.

5.5. Safeguarding Classified or Unclassified Information: TC “5.1.4.2. Safeguarding Classified Information” The contractor shall meet Air Force standards for storing, processing, and handling classified information and systems. Additionally, all resources (e.g. maps, publication/instructions, photos) provided by the government to assist the contractor in the performance of their contract will be surrendered upon termination of employment or the end of the contract performance period.

5.6. Non-Disclosure Agreements: To safeguard information, the contractor shall enter into non-disclosure agreements with the responsible local security manager.

5.7. Privacy Act: Work on this project requires that personnel have access to Privacy Information. Personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations.

5.8. Contractors Working in Controlled or Restricted Areas

The unit requesting contract support will provide escort (s) for contractors’ at all times when within a controlled area. Contractors shall not escort other contractor employees within controlled or restricted areas. In addition, contractors shall fulfill, maintain, and comply with all security requirements IAW Scott Air Force Base Integrated Defense Plan 31-1, and command/local directives.

5.8.1. Access To Government Facilities with Controlled or Restricted Areas

TC “5.1.2. Access to Government Facilities” The contractor shall comply with security regulations imposed by the installation commander and/or the agency responsible for the project location. Due to specific mission requirements inherent in the nature of controlled or restricted areas on Scott AFB, the government may direct the contractor to leave the controlled or restricted areas at any given time.

5.8.2. Contractors Responsibilities while Working within Controlled or Restricted Areas

Only contractor personnel with proper authority and qualifications shall enter a controlled or restricted area. Certain facilities require the issuance of an AF Form 1199. The government, at any time, may revoke the AF Form 1199. The procedures for the issuance of an AF Form 1199 are contained in Scott Air Force Base Integrated Defense Plan 31-1. Contractors shall not escort other contractor employees within controlled or restricted areas. In addition, contractors shall fulfill, maintain, and comply with all security requirements contained in Scott Air Force Base Integrated Defense Plan 31-1.

5.8.3. Access To Government Facilities with Controlled or Restricted Areas for Replacement Contractors

The unit requesting contract support will continuously escort replacement contractors, not initially possessing the proper clearances and requiring entry to controlled or restricted areas. Replacement contractors shall submit paperwork within 30 days of being assigned to obtain an approved security clearance or favorable review. Replacement contractor personnel shall obtain a security clearance prior to working with, or having direct access to, classified material. In addition, replacement contractor personnel shall obtain a “Favorable Review” prior to having access to a Controlled Area. The above information shall be submitted to 375 AMW/IP.

6. APPENDICES.

A. System Particulars.

Note: Air Force Technical Order 35E1-2-13-1 Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual -Aircraft Fire Training Facility (change 6, 5 Jun 12) is current reference.

B. Record of Live Burning.

C. Maintenance/Inspection Calendar

D. NFPA 58 excerpt (vendor responsible for standard in its entirety) E. NFPA 1403 excerpt (vendor responsible for standard in its entirety)

APPENDIX A

System Particulars

1. This theory of operation is based on the generic design. The Aircraft Fire Rescue Training Facility (AFRTF consists of an aircraft mock-up, burn area, control stand, liquid propane fuel system, water conservation pond, pumps, and air compressor. The Drill field further includes a classroom, railcar simulator, 306 tractor-trailer roll-over prop, box trailer, installed cameras/digital recording equipment, industrial close-combat LPG prop, drafting station, smoke-simulation induction ductwork systems, LPG fueled structural trainer, Firefighter Competition tower and automotive fire simulator that are included in said inspection, maintenance and/or upgrade.

2. The aircraft mock-up, located in the burn area, is constructed of non-coated/unpainted carbon steel. It is approximately 72 feet long, 25 ft high at tip of tail, with a wingspan of 72 feet. The mock-up is configured with three simulated aircraft engines, two on the right wing and one located on the vertical stabilizer. Each engine contains one burner assembly and two igniters. The wiring to the engine igniters are enclosed in a U.L. approved WRG Cellular Raceway, which is protected by a water jacket that further protects it from possible failure due to extreme heat. Water injection is located in both wing engines and in the tail engine. The wing engines also have dams installed to simulate a flowing fuel type fire. Wheel well and auxiliary power unit fires are simulated on the right side of the fuselage adjacent to the inboard engine. In the interior of the mock-up, igniters and burners are installed to simulate flight deck, battery box, passenger compartment, and cargo box fires. A water sprinkler system is installed in the top of the mock-up to cool and washout the mock-up. An expansion joint is located midway on the fuselage to allow for expansion and contraction during the training. Cutout panels are located on the left and right aft sides of the fuselage. These 36 inches x 84 inches replaceable panels are constructed of .031-inch thick sheet metal. The panels are used to simulate emergency entrance into an aircraft. Two steel-hinged doors are located at the forward left and left amid the ships.

3. The burn area is 110 feet in diameter. High temperature high strength concrete lines the entire burn area. The mockup is raised above the concrete to simulate a flight line position. 12 to 24 inches below the concrete surface is one 60-mil thick high-density polyethylene (HDPE) liner.

4. There are 6 igniters and burners installed in the ribbon fire divided into 6 individually operated sectors, each designed to simulate flammable liquid ground fires. They are located on the left and right sides of the forward fuselage, between the right wing engines, under the left wing, and on the left and right sides of the aft fuselage. There are 18 igniters and related burners installed on the mockup.

5. Located on the fuel operator control stand, are the valves, solenoids and switches used to control the propane flow and igniters during training events. Turning off the master/emergency switch located on the control stand will turn off power to all igniters and close the coax valves located at each fire scene. The propane piping, water piping and electrical conduits from the control stand to the burn area are located in an underground HDPE lined trench. Burners which require increased or decreased flame sizing is accomplished via the flame control momentary high-flame push button located on the control panel.

6. The liquid propane system supplies fuel for training exercises. Propane from 10,000-WC (water capacity) tank to the various burners in the burn area through a series of pipes and valves.

7. Flammability limits between vapor and liquid are very little. Liquid propane has a boiling point of –44 degrees Fahrenheit. A propane pump may be installed to obtain adequate pressure, if applicable. A corresponding valve located on the control stand, controls propane flow to each individual burner. Safety features of the propane system are provided to stop the flow of fuel to the burners, and will include pneumatic, manual, and emergency shut-off valves located on the control stand and in the ribbon and access trenches in the weir. Pressure relief valves are installed on the piping as required by NFPA Standard 58.

8. The water conservation pond is 72 feet by 72 feet square and 6 feet maximum depth. It is lined with 60-mil thick HDPE. Unlike the burn area, the liner is not covered. Two pumps are used to supply necessary water to/from the AFRTF.

NOTE: Ensure a .PDF copy of Air Force Technical Order 35E1-2-13-1, Aircraft Fire Training Facility [chg 6, 5 Jun 2012 as of this writing] is provided

APPENDIX B:

Record of Live Fire Training

Assignments

Total Number of Personnel:

Start-up Checklist

1-Documentation

4-Pump rm

6-Fuel

2-Visual

5-Control tower

7-Water level/flow

3-Power

--ignitor test

8-Test fire

Fuel Readings

Temperature Reading:

Shutdown Checklist

1-Fuel

3-Control Tower

5-Power

2-Water

4-Pump rm

6-Documentation

Record of Burn Time (Start to Flame extinguishment...#1 test; last is purge/burnoff)

Test 1

Notes:

APPENDIX C. Inspection/Maintenance Calendar

January -Closed February -Closed March

-Closed April

- Transition

-Dewinterize/Inspect/ Maintain latter half of the month

May -Active

June -Active

July -Active

- Mid-season Maintenance/Inspection August

-Active

September -Active October

-Active November

- Transition

- Inspect/Maintain/ Winterize NLT 15th December -Closed

APPENDIX D

NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2011 Edition

Chapter 4 General Requirements

4.4* Qualification of Personnel. Persons who transfer liquid LP-Gas, who are employed to transport LP-Gas, or whose primary duties fall within the scope of this code shall be trained in proper handling procedures. Refresher training shall be provided at least every 3 years. The training shall be documented.

A.4.4 Examples of training programs are as follows:

(1) Certified Employee Training Program available from the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), www.propanecouncil.org

(2) Programs developed by propane companies

(3) Programs developed by government entities

The term refresher indicates that the periodic training could be less intensive than the original training, since the primary purpose of periodic training is to reinforce initial training rather than repeat it.

14.3* Maintenance.

14.3.1 Maintenance Procedures. Written maintenance procedures shall be the basis for maintaining the mechanical integrity of LP-Gas systems.

14.3.1.1 Procedures shall be updated whenever a change occurs that affects the maintenance of a system.

14.3.1.2 Persons who perform maintenance on LP-Gas systems shall be trained in the hazards of the system and in the maintenance and testing procedures applicable to the installation.

14.3.1.3 Any maintenance contractor shall ensure that each contract maintenance employee is so trained or under the immediate supervision of such a trained person to perform the maintenance procedures.

APPENDIX E

NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, 2007 Edition 5.2.2.2*

The structural integrity of the live fire training structure shall be evaluated and documented periodically by a licensed professional engineer with live fire training structure experience and expertise.

A.5.2.2.2 Routine maintenance is important to providing a safe, durable live fire training structure for live fire training. Periodic engineering evaluations are one step in that process. Live fire training structures present unique engineering problems that are not taught to engineers in college or in their daily practice of engineering office buildings, schools, and fire stations. Before a registered (licensed) Professional Engineer (P.E.) understands “live fire training structure engineering,” it takes significant efforts on the part of the P.E. to learn how live fire training structures are used, how repetitive live fire training affects structural and nonstructural elements within the live fire training structure, and what materials have been proven to work (or not work) within such a harsh environment. This effort typically requires research and educational efforts and experience with live fire training structure projects.

Because the required evaluation is for structural integrity, the P.E. performing the evaluation should be a structural engineer or teamed with a structural engineer to perform the evaluation. Many states do not license P.E.s by discipline, meaning that “P.E.” could mean structural engineer or some other engineering discipline, such as electrical, mechanical, fire protection, or aeronautical. State laws require P.E.s to offer engineering services for only those branches of engineering for which they are qualified. Therefore, a P.E. who is an electrical engineer or fire protection engineer with no structural qualifications would not be allowed, under law, to evaluate the structural integrity of a live fire training structure.

Note that a P.E. with refractive materials experience and expertise, but not live fire training structure experience and expertise, might not have sufficient understanding of how refractory concrete performs in a live fire training structure environment. Many P.E.s with refractive materials experience have gained that experience working with industrial applications, where furnaces are heated and cooled slowly. Certain applications of refractory concrete work well under those furnace conditions. However, the same applications of refractory concrete at times work poorly in the live fire training structure environment, where rapid heating, cooling, and thermal shock deteriorate refractory concrete differently than a furnace application would. Many P.E.s with only refractive materials experience, but no live fire training structure experience, do not know this. As a result, the requirement for live fire training structure experience and expertise has been added to the standard. In many cases, the P.E. retained to evaluate the integrity can also, under the same contract, be required to make recommendations for how to repair, maintain, or improve the live fire training structure.

The phrase “with live fire training structure experience and expertise” must be interpreted by each entity following its own local and state laws and guidelines. The intent is for the P.E. to have performed at least one live fire training structure project previously, so that the entity hiring the P.E. will benefit from the educational and research efforts performed, and experience gained, by the P.E. for the previous live fire training structure project(s). This experience could include a previous live fire training structure evaluation, the repair or renovation to an existing live fire training structure, or the design of a new live fire training structure. In many cases, it would be acceptable for a P.E. without live fire training structure experience or expertise to perform the evaluation as long as he or she has teamed with a P.E. with live fire training structure experience or expertise.

Although the standard requires only the “structural integrity” to be evaluated annually, it is advisable to have the nonstructural elements evaluated at the same time. Illustrative examples include the following:

· (1) A spray-on refractory concrete thermal lining is not a structural element. It is a concrete material on the ceiling intended to protect the structural concrete. Exposure to live fire training can cause it to wear out over time. Portions of it can loosen and fall out, creating a safety concern for occupants. Even though it is not structural, it is good to have the P.E. evaluate the condition of the lining concrete and advise on its repairs and maintenance in order to enhance training safety.

· (2) Doors in live fire training structures at times do not operate properly, sticking shut during training and creating safety problems relating to emergency egress. The P.E. could evaluate this and make recommendations for repairs.

· (3) A rusted hinge at a second floor window shutter could cause the shutter to fall to the ground below. The P.E. could evaluate the live fire training structure shutters and make recommendations for necessary repairs to enhance safety and durability.