Fire Extinguisher PWS 8 Jul 22.docx

1. SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall furnish all labor, parts materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to perform inspection, maintenance/servicing of portable fire extinguishers and wet and dry chemical installed extinguishing agents at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB). The intent of this Performance of Work Statement (PWS) is to ensure that portable fire extinguishers and installed systems are inspected and maintained in accordance with (IAW) the appropriate standards.

a. During the performance of this contract the contractor shall follow all state/federal laws, and current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 10-(Current edition) 17(Current Edition), and 17A (Current Edition) for the inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and wet and dry chemical systems.

b. Contractor personnel shall IAW NFPA 10 (Current edition) 7.1.2. Personnel, 7.1.2.1. "Shall be certified". IAW NFPA 10 - 7.1.2.1.2, certification requires that a person pass a test administered by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). For SSFB, the AHJ is the Fire Chief IAW NFPA 10- 7.1.2.1.6. The document or certification shall be made available when requested by the authority having jurisdiction.

c. Halon shall not be purchased under this contract.

d. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if that person would create a conflict of interest.

1.1. PORTABLE TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTIONS:

a. The contractor shall annually inspect IAW NFPA 10 (Current Edition) all portable fire extinguishers on Schriever SFB with the exception of Buildings 720 and 730. The Fire Department will escort contractor(s) as needed. The contractor shall submit personnel and vehicle information to The Fire Prevention Office for restricted area access three business days prior to scheduled service.

b. Monthly inspections shall be coordinated with the contractor by the Fire Prevention Office one (l) month prior to the due date. (The Fire Prevention Office will be responsible for coordinating with Facility Managers.)

c. The contractor shall immediately notify the Fire Prevention Office if any extinguishers are missing or appear to have been discharged.

d. The contractor shall tag each extinguisher showing at a minimum: name of company and technician inspecting, date of inspection, and any repairs that are required.

e. The contractor shall not be responsible for inspections of extinguishers mounted on vehicles.

SERVICE TICKETS:

Upon completion of each service accomplished under this PWS paragraph, the contractor shall have the Fire Prevention Office and or the Facility Managers sign off on a service ticket. A copy of the ticket shall be provided to the Fire Prevention Office. These tickets shall be used by the Fire Prevention Office to verify invoices submitted by the contractor through the Wide Area Work Flow system (WAWF). The contractor shall ensure the ticket number and number of items and pricing per item are in fact listed in the invoice in WAWF.

1.1.1. MAINTENANCE AND RECHARGING:

a. Inspections shall be coordinated with the contractor by the Fire Prevention Office one (l) month prior to the due date. (The Fire Prevention Office will be responsible for coordinating with Facility Managers.)

b. Recharging shall be performed in accordance with NFPA 10 (Current Edition) and the manufacturer's recommendation.

c. The contractor shall be responsible for maintenance and recharging including hydrostatic testing.

d. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all parts, labor, and agent/pressurization needed to keep extinguishers in a serviceable condition, and shall be included in maintenance cost.

e. Six-year maintenance or hydrostatic testing shall be IAW NFPA 10 (Current Edition).

f. Frequency of hydrostatic tests shall be as stated in NFPA 10 (Current Edition).

g. The contractor shall provide temporary extinguisher(s) (of same type) when any extinguisher is removed from the facility/area for service.

h. Repair/replacement of any unserviceable fire extinguisher shall be coordinated with the Fire Prevention Office by the contractor. (The contractor shall not be responsible for replacement of extinguishers that are unserviceable due to age, corrosion, etc.)

i. Extinguishers shall not be brought to the fire department for servicing.

j. The Contractor maybe called upon by work order to pick up any extinguishers that have been identified by the Fire Prevention Office as needing service, maintenance, and/recharging.

SERVICE TICKETS:

Upon completion of each service accomplished under this PWS paragraph, the contractor shall have the Fire Prevention Office and/or the Facility Managers sign off on a service ticket. A copy of the ticket shall be provided to the Fire Prevention Office. These tickets shall be used by the Fire Prevention Office to verify invoices submitted by the contractor through the Wide Area Work Flow system (WAWF). The contractor shall ensure the ticket number and number of items and pricing per item are in fact listed in the invoice in WAWF.

1.1.2 SIX-YEAR MAINTENANCE:

a. The contractor shall provide six-year maintenance of fire extinguishers IAW NFPA 10(Current edition), and manufacturer's instructions.

b. The contractor shall be responsible for providing replacements of fire extinguishers if they are removed from the buildings for service or maintenance. (Buildings shall be in compliance at all times with the required and operational fire extinguishers. The original fire extinguisher must be replaced after service/maintenance to its original building.)

1.2. SERVICES FOR WET & DRY CHEMICAL SYSTEMS: The contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to inspect, test, and maintain dry and wet chemical fire extinguishing systems at SSFB in a manner that will ensure their serviceability and operation. These systems require semi-annual inspection as well as the 12-year test.

SERVICE TICKETS:

Upon completion of each service accomplished under this PWS paragraph, the contractor shall have the Fire Prevention Office and or the Facility Managers sign off on a service ticket. A copy of the ticket shall be provided to the Fire Prevention Office. These tickets shall be used by the Fire Prevention Office to verify invoices submitted by the contractor through the Wide Area Work Flow system (WAWF). The contractor shall ensure the ticket number and number of items and pricing per item are in fact listed in the invoice in WAWF.

1.2.1. INSPECTIONS of Installed Fire Extinguishing and Automatic Fire Alarm Systems:

a. The contractor shall inspect installed fire extinguishing systems IAW applicable NFPA 17 and 17A (Current Edition) and manufacturer’s instructions.

b. The contractor shall immediately inform the Fire Prevention Office and correct any discrepancies or impairments to an installed dry and/or wet chemical fire extinguishing system discovered during a scheduled inspection as quickly as possible.

SERVICE TICKETS:

Upon completion of each service accomplished under this PWS paragraph, the contractor shall have the Fire Prevention Office and or the Facility Managers sign off on a service ticket. A copy of the ticket shall be provided to the Fire Prevention Office. These tickets shall be used by the Fire Prevention Office to verify invoices submitted by the contractor through the Wide Area Work Flow system (WAWF). The contractor shall ensure the ticket number and number of items and pricing per item are in fact listed in the invoice in WAWF.

1.2.2. TESTING:

a. The contractor shall perform functional operation tests on installed dry and wet chemical fire extinguishing systems IAW NFPA 17 and 17A (Current Edition) and manufacturer' s instructions.

b. If the system is connected to the installation fire department, the contractor shall notify the appropriate CE shop (CE Automation, electricians, and/or utilities) through the Fire Chief/Inspector before testing the fire alarm system.

c. The fire department shall be notified so that an emergency response is not desired/requested. All personnel at the end-user's facility shall be notified that a test is to be conducted and instructed as to the sequence of operation. Installed dry and wet chemical fire extinguishing systems located in areas that are not inspect able or testable during certain hours of the day, such as systems protecting the cooking equipment, shall be tested during scheduled operation down times at intervals coordinated with facility manager.

SERVICE TICKETS:

Upon completion of each service accomplished under this PWS paragraph, the contractor shall have the Fire Prevention Office and or the Facility Managers sign off on a service ticket. A copy of the ticket shall be provided to the Fire Prevention Office. These tickets shall be used by the Fire Prevention Office to verify invoices submitted by the contractor through the Wide Area Work Flow system (WAWF). The contractor shall ensure the ticket number and number of items and pricing per item are in fact listed in the invoice in WAWF.

1.2.3. CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE:

a. The contractor may be called upon to perform routine and or emergency corrective maintenance on installed dry and wet chemical fire extinguishing systems, IAW NFPA 17 and 17A (current editions) and manufacturer' s instructions, to return a system or component to full operating condition.

b. When routine and or emergency corrective maintenance on installed dry and wet chemical fire extinguishing systems is required, the contractor will be contacted by the Fire Prevention Office.

c. At the conclusion of the corrective maintenance, those previously notified shall be further notified that the maintenance work is completed. The contractor shall recharge and return to full service all installed fire-extinguishing systems after use or as indicated by an inspection, functional test, or maintenance work. The contractor shall notify the Fire Prevention Office in writing that corrective maintenance has been completed.

SERVICE TICKETS:

Upon completion of each service accomplished under this PWS paragraph, the contractor shall have the Fire Prevention Office and or the Facility Managers sign off on a service ticket. A copy of the ticket shall be provided to the Fire Prevention Office. These tickets shall be used by the Fire Prevention Office to verify invoices submitted by the contractor through the Wide Area Work Flow system (WAWF). The contractor shall ensure the ticket number and number of items and pricing per item are in fact listed in the invoice in WAWF.

2. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall comply with all SSFB security requirements. SSFB is a controlled (restricted) area and special security procedures are utilized to deter espionage, sabotage, and theft of Air Force resources. The Contractor shall be responsible for security of his work areas in cooperation with applicable base agencies.

2.1 DELIVERIES, VENDORS, AND PART TIME (ON CALL) CONTRACTORS IN THE RESTRICTED AREA: Deliveries, vendors and on call contractors will submit required information to Security Forces Administration, through the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) and/or Civil Engineering Security Manager in order to process the requirements for temporary passes. These individuals will require a National Agency Check (NAC) before being considered.

2.2. VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall request, obtain, and properly use vehicle passes for all vehicles used in the performance of this contract. Any contractor vehicle, including private-owned, used in the performance of this contract shall have the company name prominently displayed on both sides of the vehicle, be maintained in good working order, meet all state licensing and insurance requirements, and be clean and painted to present a neat and professional appearance.

2.3. NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK (NAC) CHECKS: To qualify for unescorted entry to SAFB an employee must obtain a favorable NAC. The NAC will be initiated by completion of a Standard Form 85P using the latest version of the Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaire (EPSQ) program (available for download at Website www.dss.mil). The NAC requires the employee to authorize an "employment," "residence," and "criminal" history records check, and submit to fingerprinting. Upon favorable adjudication of the records check results, interim unescorted entry may be granted pending completion of NAC. Unescorted entry based on a favorable records check will be limited to Area 7 (main base portion of SSFB) with no internally controlled area access and no designated escort official authority. These record checks will be accomplished as long as the program is approved and funded by the Government.

2.4. TERMS OF VALIDITY: Contractor employees without unescorted entry authority will be continuously escorted while in a restricted area by an escort official.

2.5. DISPLAY OF AREA BADGE: While inside restricted area, Contractor personnel shall, at all times, display restricted/controlled area badges on their outer garments above the waist. Contractor personnel shall remove and secure the restricted/controlled area badges immediately upon departure from the restricted area to prevent loss. Incidents of a person not properly displaying badges or violating escort procedures shall be treated as a breach of security and that person shall be susceptible to apprehension, search and detainment. Any person inside a restricted area without a restricted/controlled area badge will be detained or apprehended, searched, removed, and turned over to appropriate authorities for disposition.

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