Classroom-based course of instruction for Basic Fire Protection Engineering and Fire Extinguishing Systems Design

Added: Feb 09, 2010 3:27 pm The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, has a requirement to present a classroom-based course of instruction in both Basic Fire Protection Engineering and Fire Extinguishing Systems Design for U.S Army Corps of Engineers. The course presentation should contain the following topics:

Historical Background, Technology of Fire, Codes, Standards and the Military Handbook 1008C, Classification of Building Construction Types, Architectural Consideration in Fire Protection Design, Classification and Application of Interior Finish Materials and Furnishings, Fundamentals of Fire and Life Safety Requirements, Occupancy Specific Fire and Life Safety Requirements, Application of Automatic Sprinkler Protection
Water Supply Considerations, Special Hazard Fire Extinguishing Systems, Warehousing Fire Protection Design, Identification of Alarm Signaling Systems, Automatic Fire Detection Devices, Special Considerations Involving Hazardous Materials and
Medical Facilities Design

Types of Automatic Sprinkler Systems, General Design, Hydraulic Design of Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Hydraulic Design of a Sprinkler System Using a Computer Sprinkler Hydraulic, Pipe Schedule Design Techniques for Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Analysis of Water Supply Systems, Flow Test, Design of Fire Protection Systems for High Piled and Rack Storage, Design of Standpipe Systems


The above topics may not be all inclusive but a sample representation of what is to be taught. Currently the first course is scheduled for April 19 23 2010 in Orlando FL.

This acquisition is intended for full and open competition and intended to be set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Final classification of the type of set-aside will be dependant upon responses to this source sought notification. A solicitation is scheduled to be released on or about February 16, 2010. Questions and comments from all small business concerns are encouraged via email.