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FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICES

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

Performance Work Statement 12 August 2020

1. Objective: The vendor will furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and related items necessary to perform annual maintenance, agent transfer, repairs, and six year maintenance on 5lb, 10lb, and 20 lb stored pressure chemical fire extinguishers; 5lb, 150lb, Halon 1211 and Novec 1230. Maintenance services shall include on any/all classes and ratings of stored pressure fire extinguishers in accordance with (IAW) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, current Edition; AFMAN 91-203, Technical Order 13F4-4-121, 13F4-4-131; and the manufacturer’s specifications.

2. Location of Work: Every effort should be made to accomplish work on site at Patrick AFB, FL. In the event work is required off site for fire extinguisher inspection, maintenance, or agent transfer, the equipment owner will be notified and an expected return to service date will be provided in writing. For the 920th MXG, the work location will be at the 920MXG support section, southeast corner of Hangar

750. All fire extinguishers requiring maintenance, inspection or servicing, will be brought to this site for work to be accomplished.

3. Inspections and Servicing Tasks:

3.1. General: Inspections and servicing tasks shall be performed, on base, at location requested IAW the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, current Edition; AFMAN 91-203; Technical Order 13F4-4-121, 13F4-4-131; and the manufacturer’s specifications.

3.2. Annual Maintenance: Inspections, tests, and maintenance to be performed on each system shall include, but is not limited to table I.1(a), Mechanical Parts Maintenance Checklist, and applicable sections of chapter 7 found in NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, current Edition, AFMAN 91-203, Technical Order 13F4-4-121, 13F4-4-131 and the manufacturer’s specifications.

3.3. Six Year Maintenance Procedures: Inspections, tests, and maintenance to be performed on each system shall include, but is not limited to table I.1 (a), Mechanical Parts Maintenance Checklist, table I.1 (b), Agent and Expelling Means Maintenance Checklist, and applicable sections of chapter 7 found in NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, current Edition, AFMAN 91-203, Technical Order 13F4-4-121, 13F4-4-131; and the manufacturer’s specifications.

3.3.1 Transfer of agent: In the event a new Halon 1211 extinguisher is purchased, the contractor will be required to transfer the Halon Agent from the old bottle to the new bottle, as well as dispose of the old extinguisher, IAW the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, current Edition, AFMAN 91-203, Technical Order 13F4- 4-121, 13F4-4-131 and the manufacturer’s specifications.

3.3.2 Disposal: Disposal of old or irreparable extinguishers will be the responsibility of the contractor.

Prior to disposal of any Halon 1211 extinguisher, the Halon will be transferred to a new extinguisher, IAW the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, current Edition, AFMAN 91-203, Technical Order 13F4-4-121, 13F4-4- 131 and the manufacturer’s specifications.

3.4. Hydrostatic Testing/Maintenance Procedures: Hydrostatic Tests/Maintenance will be accomplished on cost comparison basis.

3.4.1 If it is more advantageous to the government to purchase a new extinguisher rather than having a hydrostatic test/maintenance, the equipment owner will be so advised by the contractor to purchase a new unit of equal size/type. All purchases of replacement extinguishers will be the responsibility of the 920th Maintenance Group. Purchase procedures for extinguishers will follow Air Force guidelines for procurement.

3.5. Replacement of Extinguishers: Patrick AFB units are not required to purchase new extinguishers from the contractor awarded with this BPA.

3.6. Emergency or After Hour Call outs: There will be no after hour call outs. If an extinguisher is discharged, the equipment owner will be advised to contact the contractor during the next business/duty day.

4. Inspection Report: Contractor will maintain records of all maintenance procedures on all fire extinguishers. The contractor shall provide documentation upon request from the Base Fire Department or the equipment owner. The contractor will use, at a minimum, the extinguishers full serial number and building number located for identification purposes.

5. Schedule: The contractor shall service fire extinguishers as scheduled and provided by the equipment owner. This service shall be made available all week days, excluding Federal Holidays.

Federal Holidays are as follows:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

5.1. The awarded contractor will maintain a current telephone number and address with Patrick AFB Fire Prevention Flight.

6. Payment: Services will be ordered and processed by requiring units Government Purchase Card (GPC) card holder in accordance with the authorized caller list limitations. Any caller above the caller limit will be processed through 45th Contracting Squadron (PKBB) utilizing a task order.

6.1. Price per Unit: The contractor will provide pricing per unit

7. Base Access: Proof of current vehicle registration, driver’s license and vehicle insurance must be made available prior to issuance of base access permits. The contractor shall obtain base access for personnel, subcontractors, vehicles and equipment.

8. Regulations and Standards: The contractor shall comply with all Patrick AFB safety standards and all OSHA standards. Resolution of citations for violations of the Occupational Safety, Health Act Safety and Health Standards is the contractor’s responsibility. The Contractor shall be responsible for supervision of all contract personnel and performance of all Contractor related functions.

9. Trash and Litter Control: Contractor shall be responsible for storage, staging and deployment of any equipment and materials provided as part of this requirement. Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of all packaging materials and associated litter from the installation site and shall comply with all applicable industry rules and government regulations.

10. No Smoking Policy: There is and Air Force Policy of NO SMOKING in any Government building or vehicle in accordance with AFI 40.102 (03 Jan 1994).

FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICES