FES Cylinder and SCBA PWS (Draft).pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Flow Testing & Hydrostatic Testing of Carbon Cylinders

1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this PWS is to define the requirements for contractor provided SCBA flow testing and hydrostatic testing of carbon cylinders in support of the Marine Corps Installations West (MCIW) Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) departments aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton (CPEN), Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Barstow, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, and Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) 29 Palms. This PWS ensures the operational readiness and safety of F&ES assets across multiple installations in compliance with applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and manufacturer standards. These services are essential for maintaining a high level of emergency response capability an ensuring the safety of F&ES personnel and the communities they serve.

2. BACKGROUND. MCIW F&ES are part of the regional fire departments covering MCB CPEN, MCLB Barstow, MCAS Miramar, and MCAGCC 29 Palms. F&ES encompasses seventeen (17) Fire Stations geographically separated by individual installations providing for effective response capability to each installation population to include automatic and mutual aid partnerships surrounding the Installations. The F&ES is required to utilize the Center of Public Safety Excellence, and Center of Fire Accreditation International model to assess and align the fire departments. Category VI: Physical Resources, outlines the following – A system is in place to ensure that regular inspection, testing, fueling, preventative maintenance, and emergency repair for all fire apparatus and equipment.

3. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS. All work shall performed on F&ES firefighting equipment shall be done in accordance with (IAW) the current version of all applicable publications and standards (current edition) including, but not limited to the following

• 3.1. NFPA 1852: Standard on Selection, Carre, and Maintenance of Open-Circuit SCBA.

• 3.2. NFPA 1989: Standard on Breathing Air Quality for Emergency Services Respiratory Protection

Portable Air Cascade Manufacturers (Bauer and Oxygen Generating Systems Intl. (OGSI)) Suggested Inspection, Testing, Servicing, Cleaning, and Certification (as applicable).

• 3.3. NFPA 1404: Standard for Fire Service Respiratory Protection Training.

• 3.4. NFPA 1500: Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health and Wellness Program.

• 3.5. Specialized Firefighting Equipment Manufacturers (Scott Safety).

• 3.6. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards, 29 Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR), Part 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

• 3.7. Manufacturer Suggested Standards: Scott Safety SCBAs and Bottles/Cylinders

4. SCOPE. The MCIW F&ES requires on-site SCBA Flow Testing and on-site Hydrostatic Testing of Carbon Cylinders on Scott Safety brand equipment to be performed annually for approximately three-hundred thirteen (313) SCBA harnesses and masks (standard and modified for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE)), one-hundred seventy-three (173) additional SCBA masks (standard and modified for CBRNE), twenty-seven (27) confined space escape packs, twenty-six (26) Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) drag bags, one-hundred sixty-eight (168) sixty (60) minute (min.) carbon cylinders, two-hundred eight (208) forty-five (45) min. carbon cylinders, three-hundred eleven (311) thirty (30) min. carbon cylinders, and nineteen (19) ten (10) min escape pack cylinders. A breakdown of the Scott Safety brand equipment by location can be found in the table below:

Annual Flow Testing

MCB

CPEN

MCLB

Barstow

MCAS

Miramar

MCAGCC

29 Palms

SCBA Harness and Mask (Standard and modified for

CBRNE)

159 45 75 34

Additional SCBA Masks 83 20 35 35 Confined Space Escape Packs 9 10 4 4 RIC Drag Bag 14 5 3 4

Hydrostatic Testing

MCB

CPEN

MCLB

Barstow

MCAS

Miramar

MCAGCC

29 Palms

60 Min. Carbon Cylinders 91 30 15 32 45 Min. Carbon Cylinders 0 75 133 0 30 Min. Carbon Cylinders 259 0 0 52 10 Min. Escape Pack Cylinders 9 10 0 5

5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall provide all management, labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and services necessary to provide on-site annual flow testing of SCBA equipment and hydrostatic testing of carbon cylinders per the standards identified in Section 3 of this PWS.

Flow testing and hydrostatic testing for all SCBA equipment and carbon cylinders included in this PWS are as follows:

• 5.1. Flow Testing

• 5.2. Inspection services

• 5.3. Testing services

• 5.4. Cleaning services (as needed)

• 5.5. Repair services (as needed)

• 5.6. Hydrostatic testing

• 5.7. Data management and reporting

6. TASKS.

6.1. ANNUAL FLOW TESTING. On-site inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and recertification of SCBA harnesses and masks shall be completed by a certified technician. Proof of certification of each technician shall be provided to the Government point of contact (POC) prior to any work being started. Service shall be conducted in accordance with (IAW) all manufacturer’s recommendations and include any inventory of all systems, location, and applicable dates recorded.

A breathing apparatus is a fully assembled breathing device that can be immediately used in a contaminated air environment and/or in firefighting by the operator. The components can include the following: backpack, regulator, air hoses, gauges, and valves. This includes SCBA Panther, Supplied Air Respirator (SAR)/Hip Pack and RIC Drag Bag.

• 6.1.1. Breathing Apparatus. Each breathing apparatus shall be thoroughly inspected visually, cleaned (if applicable), and repaired (if applicable). Each breathing apparatus shall be placed on a test bench.

o 6.1.1.1. Testing. Each breathing apparatus shall have the following tests completed: automatic positive pressure, opening pressure, positive pressure, relief valve pressure, by-pass function, and leakage test.*

*Results shall be recorded and necessary repairs made to ensure the device passes tests.

o 6.1.1.2. Servicing. The servicing of each breathing apparatus shall include: positive pressure attachment, valve housing assembly, valve insert with breathing hose, and adjustment of breathing valve.

• 6.1.2. Regulator. Each regulator shall be thoroughly inspected visually, cleaned (if applicable), and repaired (if applicable). The regulator unit shall be placed on a test bench.

o 6.1.2.1. Testing. Each regulator shall have the following tests completed: secondary pressure, sealing pressure, relief valve, warning pressure, and function and sealing tightness.*

*Results shall be recorded and necessary repairs made to ensure the regulator passes tests.

o 6.1.2.2. Servicing. The servicing of each regulator shall include: cylinder valve connection, pressure regulator mechanism, supply hose, high-pressure hose, pressure gauge, quick coupling connecting, and warning whistle.

• 6.1.3. Additional Servicing. Servicing of the harness and backpack shall include adjusting of the cylinder strap assemble and the cylinder bracket assembly. Servicing of the cylinder assembly shall include the hand-wheel mechanism and pressure gauge safety device.

• 6.1.4. Compliance. The Contractor shall utilize all manufacturer-recommended tools and equipment including breathing apparatus service kits and the PosiChek 3.

6.2. HYDROSTATIC TESTING OF CYLINDERS. On-site hydrostatic testing of carbon cylinders conducted with a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved testing unit. Hydrostatic testing shall be performed by a qualified/certified technician in accordance with DOT and Structural Composite Industries (SCI) recommendations for the hydrostatic testing of cylinders manufactured under DOT exemption. Proof of certification/qualification of technicians shall be provided to the Government prior to any work being started. All hydrostatic testing procedures shall be completed IAW the current applicable DOT & NFPA Standards for air bottles. At the time of hydrostatic testing an internal visual inspection of the cylinder shall be completed. This shall be accomplished utilizing a borescope to detect minor defects not visible to the naked eye.

6.3. TURNAROUND TIME. The Contractor shall complete flow testing and hydrostatic testing for all equipment identified in Section 4.0 of this PWS per annual service period. The Contractor shall provide a schedule for the annual inspections prior to commencement of services. Prior to providing the service, the schedule shall be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

6.4. ENFORCING MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY. Upon discover of a defect covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, the Contractor shall notify the COR.

6.5. ACCOUNTABILITY. The Contractor is responsible for an accountability system for all equipment serviced.

The Contractor assumes responsibility of the SCBA harnesses, masks, and carbon cylinders until they are returned to the appropriate MCIW F&ES Department. Until the equipment is accepted by the appropriate MCIW F&ES Department, possession rests with the Contractor. The Contractor will process all necessary documentation to ensure full replacement of any lost or damaged equipment while in the Contractor’s possession. The Contractor shall report any lost or damaged equipment to the COR within forty-eight (48) hours of being identified.

6.6. PARKING/EQUIPMENT. The Contractor must provide any containers if storage is necessary. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all storage containers maintained on the job site are locked. Parking of equipment and vehicles will be in designated areas or authorized parking lots (not on grass or lawn). The Contractor shall provide all necessary material, equipment, and tools to support this requirement. The Contractor shall be responsible for securing all material, equipment, and tools.

6.7. SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local safety, health, and environment regulations, including OSHA. The Government will assume no liability or responsibility for the Contractor’s compliance or non-compliance with such responsibilities.

6.8 WORK SITE. The work site shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. Upon completion of all services, the Contractor shall remove all parts, debris, trash, waste, or any other materials resulting from work under this contract at their expense.

6.9. REMOVAL OF CONTAMINATION. If the Contractor contaminates Government property while performing contract services, the Contractor shall remove all contamination at their expense prior to leaving the area.

6.10. WASTE DISPOSAL. The Contractor shall supply and dispose of all chemicals or substances brought onto the respective installation. All waste shall be collected, treated, and disposed of in compliance with all applicable Federal State and Local laws, ordinance, and regulations. All waste must be disposed of IAW applicable regulations and OFF THE INSTALLATION. The Contractor shall provide copies of all waste disposal receipts to the COR.

6.11. DATA MANAGEMENT. The Contractor shall maintain data in the form of a Microsoft Excel Workbook or Adobe PDF for tracking the testing services of the SCBA harnesses, masks, and carbon cylinders. The data shall include the following elements: equipment serial number, inspection results, testing results, defects found (with photos), cleaning status (if applicable), repair status (if applicable), dates of return to service, and name of the inspector. This data shall be delivered via email upon request or made available through a database to the COR. All data shall be turned over within thirty (30) calendar days following the end of each period of performance (POP).

7. DELIVERABLES. The contraction shall provide the following deliverables:

• 7.1. Annual flow testing of F&ES department owned SCBA equipment.

• 7.2. Annual hydrostatic testing of F&#S department owned carbon cylinders.

• 7.3. Annual reports to the COR, unless specifically requested on a different date by the COR.

• 7.4. Data must be delivered upon completion of the contract.

• 7.5. Documentation for all testing and servicing performed, including a description of the testing/service, date performed, and the name of the technician.

8. CONTRACTOR UNAUTHORIZED WORK PERFORMANCE. The Contractor shall not perform work that deviates from contract requirements and specifications. Deviations from contract requirements and specifications without approval of the Contract Administrator/Officer shall be at risk of the Contractor, and any related costs shall be borne by the Contractor.

9. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES. The Government shall provide the Contractor access to the work site to perform the testing and servicing of equipment during normal working hours, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Pacific Daylight/Standard Time (PDT/PST), Monday through Friday; weekends and holidays excluded. The Contractor shall obtain prior approval of the COR for work that is to be done on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• 9.1. A COR will be appointed. The COR will coordinate all work efforts with the Contractor. The COR is not authorized to direct the Contractor’s performance or bind the Government financially.

• 9.2. The Unit will conduct routine inspection before turnover for testing and servicing.

• 9.3. The Unit will collect all SCBA harnesses, masks, and carbon cylinders to be testing and serviced the day prior.

• 9.4. The Government will provide utilities necessary to aid the Contractor in completing services. Utilities include but are not limited to water and electric.

• 9.5. The Government is not responsible, in any way, for the Contractor’s personal supplies, equipment, materials, or belongings brought onto grounds to perform services. This includes but is not limited to, loss or damage caused by fire, theft, accident, and natural or other disaster.

10. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. The SCBA Flow Testing and Hydrostatic Testing of Carbon Cylinders shall be performed at the locations identified in Section 1.0 if this PWS and shall be coordinated with the COR prior to services being provided.