2014_JBSA-FES__LACKLAND__SoN_Live_Fire_facilities.doc

STATEMENT OF NEED

FOR

SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTION

OF

AIRCRAFT FIRE TRAINING FACILITIES

AT

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO

LACKLAND

FIRE EMERGENCY SERVICES

4 June 2014

STATEMENT OF NEED

FOR

SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTION

OF THE

STRCUCTURAL & AIRCRAFT FIRE TRAINING FACILITIES

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all supplies, materials, tools, equipment, and qualified labor necessary to perform a semi-annual inspection on the Aircraft Fire Training Facilities (AFTF) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fire Emergency Services; Operating Location- Lackland. The contractor shall comply with manufacturer’s recommendations and procedures. Aircraft Fire Training Facilities shall follow Air Force Technical Order (TO) 35E1-2-13-1 Operation and Maintenance Instructions for Aircraft Fire Training Facilities, 25 June 2013 and local, state and federal guidelines as applicable to the work involved. Installation, testing and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment or accessories, repair and servicing of equipment, shall be performed only by qualified personnel. In the interest of safety, all persons employed in handling LP-Gases shall be trained in proper handling and operating procedures, which the employer shall document.

1.1 SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTION of Aircraft Fire Training Facilities The contractor shall maintain the AFTF by scheduling and conducting a semi-annual inspection. The contractor shall perform all inspections, testing, maintenance and preventative maintenance IAW T.O 35E1-2-13-1, 25 June 2013 Edition. The inspections shall be IAW Table 1 WP 006 and Table 3 WP 007 of the T.O. The contractor shall provide a written summary of the conditions found during the inspection. The contractor shall provide a cost estimate to repair/replace all items identified as discrepancies. NO Repairs shall be done under this contract.

1.2. Reports. Records of each inspection shall be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the adequacy of the inspection and shall be received within 10 working days of the inspection.

1.3. 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.

1.4. Notification of Environmental Spills. If the contractor spills or releases any hazardous substance into the environment, the contractor shall immediately report the incident to the JBSA-502 CES/CEF-Training Office 210-671-0227, base fire department, and base civil engineering. The contractor shall be liable for containment and environmental cleanup of the spill or release of such substance per OPLAN 32-7 Oil and Hazardous Substance Spill Prevention and Response Plan.

1.5. SAFETY. Liquid propane used in the facility is potentially explosive. Personnel shall practice proper grounding procedures in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). Personnel working with or near high voltage equipment should be familiar with modern methods of resuscitation. Personnel shall wear appropriate protective clothing and be aware of emergency procedures to perform emergency shutdown and start-up.

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES: The government will provide access to the structural trainers (listed in 3.1), aircraft trainers (listed in 3.2) and services (listed in 3.3).

2.1. AIRCRAFT FIRE TRAINING FACILITY:

3. SERVICES. The Government will provide the following services:

3.1. Utilities. The Government will furnish electricity, water, propane and nitrogen as determined necessary to fulfill the needs of this contract.

3.2. Security and Fire Services. The Government will provide Security Forces and Fire Protection. Fire Protection will be on a cost reimbursement basis.

3.3. Emergency Medical Services. Due to base medical facilities being restricted to military personnel, active/retired, and of limited service, emergency help will have to be administered at a local hospital. The Government will provide emergency medical transportation on a cost reimbursement basis.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION.

4.1. HOURS OF OPERATION. Contractor access to perform work as outline may occur any day of the week, but shall be coordinated in advance to ensure access and notifications to proper agencies. Typically normal work week hours are 0600-1700hrs.

4.2. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. Normally advance notification of 24 hours to access JBSA installations is required. Contact JBSA-502 CES/CEF-Training Office 210-671-0227 to notify Security Forces for pass issue.

4.3. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS.

4.3.1. Contractor must have 5 years experience working on AF designed AFTF's.

4.3.2. Contractor must have ability to provide licensed structural engineer to complete a 5 year and 10 year Structural Fire Training Facility inspections.

5. APPENDICES.

A. Site Plans/Maps of Area

B. Air Force Technical Order 35E1-2-13-1

C. NFPA 1403 Standards on Live Fire Training Evolutions

APPENDIX A

Site Plans/Maps of Area

Maps of locations will be provided electronically upon demand.

APPENDIX B

Air Force Technical Order 35E1-2-13-1

Copy of TO will be provided electronically upon demand. TO contains 248 pages.

APPENDIX C

NFPA 1403 Standards on Live Fire Training Evolutions Copy of NFPA 1403 will be provided electronically upon demand. NFPA 1403 contains 33 pages.