SOR - Firefighting PPE Extractor and Dryer.pdf

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This Statement of Requirement (SOR) details specifications for acquiring a firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) extractor and dryer for the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA. The requirement calls for an industrial washing machine and drying unit that comply with NFPA 1851 standards for cleaning and decontaminating firefighting gear. The extractor must be a hard-mount, user-programmable machine with a 40+ lb capacity, stainless steel drum, 32x42x53 inch dimensions, 208-240v electrical requirements, and include a 2-year manufacturer's warranty. The accompanying dryer must be an open forced-air design capable of drying 8 clothing items, 4 helmets, and 12 gloves/masks simultaneously, with a 73x29x78 inch footprint, 120v power supply, and a 5-year warranty on motors, fans, and electronics. Suggested manufacturers are Circul-Air for the washer and RamAir for the dryer, with unit points of contact provided from the 633 CES.

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STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT

Firefighter PPE Extractor/Dryer

633 CES/CEF – Fire Department Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA

1.0 OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this program is to acquire commercially available PPE washing equipment.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

- Extractor: a high-capacity, industrial washing machine that uses a high-speed spin cycle to remove large amounts of water from laundry using centrifugal force

- Bunker Gear or PPE: firefighting PPE comprised of a two-piece ensemble; blouse and trousers. Comprised of separable liner and outer shell.

2.0 SCOPE.

2.1 The description listed below meets the requirement for PPE advanced cleaning as defined in NFPA 1851 Chapter 7 – Cleaning and Decontamination. The specifications meet the requirements for cleaning PPE ensemble elements.

2.2 The vendor shall provide installation of the unit in user designated final emplacement.

Install shall include delivery and quality check to ensure the unit is functional.

3.0 MATERIALS.

3.1 Washing Machine: the machine will be hard mount with the ability to place a platform to raise the overall height. The unit must be user programmable and come pre-loaded with NFPA 1851 compliant wash cycles for USAF issue Firefighting PPE. The unit must be constructed of steel and be graded as industrial for overall construction. The unit’s drum must be stainless steel.

3.1.1 Capacity: The extractor machine must support a minimum of 40lbs or greater.

3.1.2 Size: the extractor must be the following dimensions in inches (WxDxH) 32x42x53. The extractor will not weigh more than 1200lbs. The unit must have an 15in or greater door opening for loading and unloading.

3.1.3 Electrical and Water Supply: 208-240v15a hardwiring is required. There must be two water supply inlets measuring 3/4in or greater with the maximum flow not to exceed 18gpm @ 30-60psi. The unit must drain via gravity into a 3in drain.

3.1.4 Accessories: the unit must come with a liquid detergent pump.

3.1.5 Warranty: there will be a manufacturers 2yr warranty.

3.2 Dryer: the machine will be an open forced air design. The unit does not require heated air and will rely on forced air to dry PPE. The unit will comply with NFPA 1851 for gear drying.

The until will be primarily constructed of stainless steel or powder coated steel. The internal drying fan will be greater than 10in in diameter. The unit should be controlled with a touchscreen style device.

3.2.1 Capacity: The unit will have the ability to dry 8 items of clothing at a time plus 4 helmets and 12 individual gloves or masks.

3.2.2 Size: the unit will not exceed the following dimensions in inches (WxDxL) 73x29x78. The until will not weigh more than 350lbs.

3.2.3 Electrical Supply: the until will be powered by a 120v15a circuit.

3.2.4 Accessories: the unit must be able to be upgraded with various attachments for drying other portions of firefighting equipment as required.

3.2.5 Warranty: there will be a manufacturers 5yr warranty for the motors, fans, and electronics. There will be a 1yr material defect warranty.

Example of Requested Devices:

Washer: Dryer:

Suggested Manufacturer: Washer: Circul-Air // Dryer: RamAir

Unit POCs: TSgt John R. Siebenaler & SSgt Dartavious Dixon 633 CES, 757-764-2450

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