Questions and Answers 4 August 22.docx

Fire Extinguisher Testing Service for Schriever Space Force Base Q&A 4 August 2022

1. We had a question regarding CLIN 0002, “ABC Dry Chemical (6Yr)” what size/pound extinguishers do you need to perform this job?

a. There are a total of 5 each, 10 lbs ABC dry chemical extinguishers due in the base year.

2. Is there a list or breakdown of how many extinguishers and or what types are on base?

a. The total number of extinguisher requiring annual service is 450 which can be seen in the line 0001 under quantity. With past service contracts the annual service is the same regardless of type of extinguisher as it is essentially a visual inspection.

3. Is there any previous year’s inspection reports that are available?

a. Previous years inspection reports will not be provided.

4. What size/pound CO2 needs a five year (line 0004)?

a. Five lbs

5. Ansul System Inspection- Are you wanting us to include pricing for standard parts that are required to be changed at time of inspection? If so, do we have counts for fusible links and blow off caps for each system?

a. Yes

i. If so, do we have counts for fusible links and blow off caps for each system?

1. Bldg 300 Main; 11 Nozzles/Caps Bldg 300 Grill; 4 Nozzles/Caps Bldg 60: 7 Nozzles/Caps Bldg 717; 4 Nozzles/Caps Bldg 650; 2 Nozzles/Caps

Refer to attached charts below for links.

6. Ansul-INDX Dry Inspection- Are you wanting us to include pricing for standard parts that are required to be changed at time of inspection? If so, do we have counts for fusible links for this system?

a. The Ansul IND-X-Dry-Inspection 2 times per year (Line 4003) has been removed from this requirement.

7. Ansul R-102 Wet Hydro 3-gallon cylinders- Are you just looking for a price for us to hydro these tanks or would you like that price to include the price for new wet agent (required to be replaced at hydro).

a. Please price to replace tanks with new so systems will not have to be taken out of service.

8. When Ansul systems are due for 12yr hydrotest the actuation cartridges need replaced along with actuation hoses and you must perform a regulator flow test. Is any of this to be included as well, or is it to be quoted later on as needed?

a. Please include all required parts/tests in quote

9. Corrective Maintenance work order- What exactly are you guys looking for on these line items?

a. These will be funds set aside to repair/replace parts and/or systems not included during standard maintenance (such as a broken handle, cracked hose,etc...)

10. Service/Trip Charge- Does the customer pay a fee for us coming out to the site? We typically charge a separate line item for a Service/Trip Charge for every time a technician has to come out to the site.

a. Trip charges should be part of the quote for service (typically monthly)

11. Inspect/Tag extinguishers- Are all units due at the same time or are they spread out across different months?

a. Extinguishers are spread across several months (typically between November and July)

12. What is the size and brand name of line items 0002-0005?

002; Amerex B456. 10lbs ABC Dry Chem 003; Flag Fire FE-36. 13.25 Clean Agent 004; Buckeye 451. 5lbs CO2 005; Amerex 240. 2.5 Gallon Water

13. How many tanks are on line items 0006-0009?

-- Bldg 300 Main; 5 (3 gal) -- Bldg 300 Grill; 2 (3 gal) -- Bldg 60; 3 (1.5 gal - 1, 3 gal - 2) -- Bldg 717; 1 (3 gal) -- Bldg 650; 1 (1 gal)

14. How big is the system detector on line items 0006-0009?

a. The customer doesn’t have an accurate measurement to provide.

15. Line 2, what size extinguishers will need their 6 year maintenance?

a. Refer to attached charts below.

16. Line 6 &7, how many fusible links are on these kitten systems? Or at least how many should I estimate for my quote? And then same question but for the nozzle caps. How many are on these kitchen systems?

a. Refer to attached charts below.