Questions and Answers Round 2.pdf

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This is a Questions and Answers document (Round 2) addressing maintenance requirements for generator equipment under a federal contract.

The document clarifies two key maintenance requirements for generators. First, regarding annual load-bank testing, contractors must perform a 2-hour load test annually for each generator in accordance with NFPA 110 and DAFMAN 32-1062 standards. Second, the annual maintenance schedule for each generator requires 12 total visits per year, consisting of: 10 Monthly Routine Inspections (PWS 5.3), 1 Semi-Annual Inspection (PWS 5.4), and 1 Annual Service (PWS 5.5) that includes both oil and filter changes and the 2-hour load-bank test. Contractors should price their maintenance proposals based on this 12-visit annual schedule rather than treating the annual service as an additional item beyond monthly inspections.

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Questions and Answers Round 2

Q1. Annual Load Bank Testing Does each generator require an annual load-bank test? If so, please confirm whether the required annual load-bank test is 2 hours or 4 hours for each generator.

A1. Yes. All load-bank testing shall be performed in accordance with NFPA 110 and DAFMAN 32-1062 standards. For the annual maintenance schedule, this requires a 2-hour load test.

Q2. Annual Oil and Filter Service Does each generator require an annual oil and filter change in addition to the monthly preventative maintenance inspections? In other words, should we price the maintenance schedule as 11 monthly inspections plus one annual “major” service, including the oil and filter change, for each generator?

A2. The maintenance schedule for each generator shall be priced based on 12 total visits per year 10 Monthly Routine Inspections (PWS 5.3), 1 Semi-Annual Inspection (PWS 5.4), 1 Annual Service which includes the oil and filter change and load-bank test (PWS 5.5)

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