SOW - Dip-Tube Maintenance.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

LOW PRESSURE TEST OF THE DOWN

TUBE AND VALVE ASSEMBLY TO

TEST THE SOLDERING JOINT ON

AMEREX HALON1211 150LB

WHEELED FLIGHT LINE FIRE

EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION

LUKE AFB

SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment , tools, materials, and labor necessary to perform a Low Pressure Leak Test on the solder found at the joint connecting the Down Tube, Valve Assembly inspection. Contractor will ensure the serviceability and prevent deterioration in value or effectiveness. Following are quantities of wheeled fire extinguishers to be used in determining workload.

Qty Size Location Portable/Wheeled 160 Halon 1211 Flight Line Wheeled

1. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL:

1.1 Contract Manager. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person, and alternate, shall be designated in writing to the Fire Chief, Fire Emergency Services (FES).

1.2 The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

1.3 The contract manager or alternate shall be available within 24 hours of notification to meet on the installation with FES personnel to discuss problem areas.

1.4 Contract Employees. The contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the contracting officer as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population.

1.5 All work shall be accomplished by appropriately licensed/certified, experienced person(s) regularly engaged in the inspection, maintenance, and testing of flight line 150 LB Halon Fire Extinguishers in compliance with national fire code criteria and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.

1.6 Employee Training. The contractor is responsible for training of employees. The personnel employed by the contractor shall be qualified in the maintenance, inspection, repair, and recharging of flight line 150 LB Halon Fire Extinguishers.

2. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES: The contractor shall perform maintenance and inspection on all fire extinguishers IAW technical manual 13F4-4-121. Including halon transfer, valve rebuild including new valve stem and O rings. New discharge hose o-rings, Dip Tube Inspection IAW TCTO 13F4-4-501, Nitrogen, and Labor. The Contractor will replace any defective dip tube valve assemblies identified. The contractor shall coordinate with fire department POC.

2.1 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE: Corrective maintenance will return a fire extinguisher to full operating capacity as described below. Fire Extinguisher Recharge: Fire extinguishers shall be recharged as indicated in the list of work provided to the contractor. The Government will furnish, at no cost to the contractor, halogenated (Halon 1211) fire extinguishing agent (as required).

2.2 Labeling. The contractor shall replace fire extinguisher identification labels, classification symbols, all product inspection stickers/plates/decals and other required information labeling if the originals are damaged or missing. Labeling shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. At no time will the contractor place any labels with their logos on government

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3. REPORTS. The contractor shall submit a complete report of all inspection and servicing accomplished when fire extinguishers are returned to service to the government. The reports shall be submitted to the Government representative responsible for this contract when completed.

The reports shall include a record of inspection, recharging, and all replacement parts used. All records, documents, and associated papers provided by the Government or generated during the period of this contract become government property and will be returned to the government upon contract termination or completion. During the contract period, all records, documents, and associated papers will be available for Government review.

4. EMERGENCY SERVICES. The contractor shall provide emergency services within three days to repair or recharge damaged or discharged fire extinguishers as determined by the government. For purposes of this specification, an emergency situation is defined as any condition that requires immediate action to eliminate life or serious injury hazards to personnel, prevent loss or damage to government property, or restore essential services.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: The contractor shall ensure that the purchase, use, handling, storage, and disposal of all toxic, hazardous and special materials and wastes are in accordance with federal, state and local environmental protection regulations. A closed recovery system is required for the recovery Halon 1211 fire extinguishing agent.

owned fire extinguishers other than labels required for the inspection markings.

2.3 Low Pressure Test of the Down Tube and Valve Assembly: The contractor shall perform inspection in accordance with the manufacturer's and NFPA 10 requirements for each extinguisher. Inspections will be in accordance with technical manual 13F4-4-121 or appropriate vendor’s commercial manual. In accordance with Time Compliance Technical Order 13F4-4-501C requirement a low pressure leak test is required to check the serviceability of the down tube using a low pressure nitrogen or clean air from a regulated source and applying a leak detector fluid.

2.4 If a leak is found between the Retainer and Down Tube interface, replace down tube/retainer assembly with approved Amerex manufacturer part (P/N: 04938). Upon completion of the down tube inspection a decal will be provided stating the “The TCTO Number and TCTO Completion Date” (Figure 1-4). Per the standard, the decal used will be corrosion resistant. After the data for TCTO # and Date Completed, apply clear tape to the front and back of the paper to laminate it.

Placement for the decal will be on the right-hand side of the discharge valve (Figure 1-5). Apply clear epoxy (NSN: 8040-01-628-6226) over the decal, to seal it from the elements (Figure 1-6).

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6. SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY.

Performance Objective SOW Para. Performance Threshold Perform Corrective Maintenance and Inspection on Fire Extinguishers.

Fire extinguishers are properly labeled, and recharged. All work is completed according to manufacturer recommendations and TCTO 13F-4-501C requirements. Reports are submitted within the specified time. Response to and completion of service calls is timely.

Sec 2, 3, 4 100% of Halon 1211 wheeled fire extinguishers are operational at all times.

7. HOURS OF OPERATION: The contractor shall perform the services on Luke AFB required under this contract during the following hours : 7:30am to 4:00pm; Monday through Friday.