USCGC david duren FM200 inspection

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
52000QR2500011892
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
92216 Fire Protection
Place of performance
Astoria, Oregon 97103, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The United States Coast Guard Surface Force Logistics Center is seeking contractors to perform a comprehensive annual inspection and testing of FM-200 Fire Suppression Systems on a Coast Guard vessel located in Warrenton, Oregon. The solicitation requires a certified technical representative from Chemetron Fire Systems to conduct detailed system evaluations across three primary locations: the Engine Room, Generator Room, and Emergency Generator Room. Contractors must perform extensive testing procedures, including solenoid valve removal, system verification, ventilation checks, and compressed gas cylinder inspections, while adhering to specific safety protocols and federal regulations. The contract will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures, with the government evaluating quotes based on the most advantageous and best-value proposal, considering price and other factors. Interested vendors must submit firm fixed-price quotes by March 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST, with all necessary documentation including cost breakdowns, unit costs, and company unique entity identification.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting smaller businesses capable of meeting the technical requirements. The contract's period of performance spans from March 20 to April 3, 2025, with service to be conducted at the ship's homeport located at 2185 SE 12th PL in Warrenton, OR 97103. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract involves inspecting three primary and secondary FM-200 systems with precise technical specifications. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and prepared to provide a certified technical representative familiar with Chemetron Fire Systems equipment. The solicitation includes critical safety warnings about potential risks associated with FM-200 systems, including potential health hazards from chemical exposure. Contractors will be responsible for comprehensive system testing, cylinder weight and pressure checks, and full system restoration to meet Coast Guard specifications.

Notice text

THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD SURFACE FORCE LOGISTICS CENTER REQUEST THE CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE PRICING FOR THE FOLLOWING:

  1. ITEM 1: FM-200 Fire Suppression System, Inspect and Test

1.  SCOPE

1.1  Intent.  This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to inspect and test the FM-200 Fixed Fire Suppression System in the following locations:

Table 1 - fm-200 Location

Protected area

Location

Engine Room

3-27-0-E

Generator Room

3-36-0-E

Emergency Generator Room

1-10-0-E

1.2  Government-furnished property.

None

2.  REFERENCES

Coast Guard Drawings

Coast Guard Drawing 154 WPC 436-301, Rev B, Fire Detection System

Coast Guard Drawing 154 WPC 555-201, Rev B, Fixed Fire Extinguishing System A&D FM-200 & R-102

Coast Guard Drawing 154 WPC 555-301, Rev D, Fixed Fire Extinguishing System Diagram

Coast Guard Drawing 154 WPC 601-302, Rev C, General Arrangement

Coast Guard Publications

Coast Guard Technical Publication (TP) 8095, SWBS 555, Jun 2009, FM-200 Beta Fire Protection System Heptafluoropropane Suppression Design, Installation, Operation & Service Manual

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2014, General Requirements

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 6310 (SFLC Std Spec 6310), 2014, Requirements for Preservation of Ship Structures

Other References

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 49, Section 173.34

3.  REQUIREMENTS

3.1  General.

3.1.1  CIR.

None.

3.1.2  Tech Rep. The Contractor shall provide the services of a certified Tech Rep, who is familiar with the FM 200 fire suppression equipment/system to accomplish the following tasks – on site:

  • Provide manufacturer's proprietary information, software, and tools pertinent to the equipment/system.
  • Assist with proper repair methods, and ensure compliance with manufacturer's procedures and standards during disassembly, inspection, repair, modification, calibration, and reassembly of the equipment/system.
  • Ensure that the Tech Rep is a Certified Representative of Chemetron Fire Systems.
  • Submit the Tech Rep’s name and résumé to the COR at the Arrival Conference.

3.1.3  Protective measures. The Contractor shall furnish and install all protective coverings to seal off and protect all non-affected vessel's components, equipment, and spaces near the work area against contamination during the performance of work. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall remove all installed protective measures, inspect for the presence of contamination, and return all contaminated equipment, components, and spaces to original condition of cleanliness.

3.1.4  Interferences. The Contractor shall handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences). Known interferences include, but are not limited to the below-listed:

  • Wiring
  • Mounting brackets
  • Machinery

NOTE

Coast Guard personnel will operate all shipboard machinery and equipment.

3.2  Testing procedure coordination.  Prior to accomplishing the below listed tasks, the Contractor shall coordinate all test procedures, review all applicable safety precautions and cutter safety checklist with the COR.

warning

Inhalation of FM-200 concentrations of 10% or more may cause headache, disorientation, vertigo, sweating, numbness, loss of limb control, mental confusion, and loss of consciousness in as little as 16 seconds.  Cardiac arrest within seconds of unconsciousness, permanent brain damage in 3-5 minutes or death, unless effective CPR is initiated within the first minutes of cardiac arrest.

3.3  Equipment inspection.  The Contractor shall perform a complete annual inspection on the three installed FM-200 systems as shown in Table 1, FM-200 Location, using the Coast Guard Drawings listed in Section 2 References and TP 8095 (Sections 7) as reference. 

caution

Failure to remove the solenoids at each tank will result in the activation of the FM-200 system.

3.3.1  The Contractor shall accomplish the following test on all primary and secondary FM-200 systems for the main engine room, generator room and emergency generator room:

  • Remove the solenoid pilot valves from the primary and secondary cylinders in the port and starboard steering gear rooms and damage control locker.
  • Verify that the fire panel is in the normal operation mode.
  • Verify that the associated supply and exhaust ventilation fans and dampers are on/open.
  • Operate the associated FM-200 release station.
  • Time the pre-discharge delay and that the solenoid valve energizes after 30 seconds.
  • Verify that all sirens, bells and strobe lights activate.
  • Verify that the associated ventilation system, (fans and dampers) shut down.
  • Verify that the MCMS indicates the shuts down of all associated engines, pumps and valves.
  • Verify that the pilothouse alarm panel, Human Machine Interface (HMI) ventilation display, and MCMS indicate that the FM-200 system was activated.
  • Simulate the FM-200 pressure switch activation by pulling down on the plunger located on the bottom of the pressure switch.
  • Submit a CFR for any and all discrepancies.

3.4  Inspection of compressed gas cylinders.  The Contractor shall inspect and test all cylinders for compliance with CFR Title 49, Section 173.34.  Cylinder weight and pressure checks shall be accomplished using TP 8095, paragraph 7 as reference.  Submit a CFR

NOTE

The location for the 40# FM-200 bottles is the Emergency Generator Room.  The location for the 150# FM-200 bottles is the starboard steering gear room.  The location for the 550 #FM-200 bottles is the port steering gear room.

3.5  FM-200 system restoration. The Contractor shall ensure all three primary and secondary systems are replenished to the required cylinder weight.

3.6  Operational test,  post-repair.  After completion of work and in the presence of the Coast Guard Inspector, the Contractor shall thoroughly test and demonstrate all items or shipboard devices that have been disturbed, used, repaired, altered, or installed to be in satisfactory operating condition.  Submit a CFR.

3.7 Location of Service. Service will be conducted at ships homeport:

  • 2185 SE 12th PL Warrenton, OR 97103

3.8 Period of Performance.  Mar 13, 2025-May 5, 2025. Actual date of service to be arranged by cutter EPO

4.  NOTES

4.1  Additional information.  The COR may provide additional information in the form of maintenance procedure card (MPC) N31015.D providing greater details, if requested.

  1. ITEM 1: FM-200 Fire Suppression System, Inspect and Test

1.  SCOPE

1.1  Intent.  This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to inspect and test the FM-200 Fixed Fire Suppression System in the following locations:

Table 1 - fm-200 Location

Protected area

Location

Engine Room

3-27-0-E

Generator Room

3-36-0-E

Emergency Generator Room

1-10-0-E

1.2  Government-furnished property.

None

2.  REFERENCES

Coast Guard Drawings

Coast Guard Drawing 154 WPC 436-301, Rev B, Fire Detection System

Coast Guard Drawing 154 WPC 555-201, Rev B, Fixed Fire Extinguishing System A&D FM-200 & R-102

Coast Guard Drawing 154 WPC 555-301, Rev D, Fixed Fire Extinguishing System Diagram

Coast Guard Drawing 154 WPC 601-302, Rev C, General Arrangement

Coast Guard Publications

Coast Guard Technical Publication (TP) 8095, SWBS 555, Jun 2009, FM-200 Beta Fire Protection System Heptafluoropropane Suppression Design, Installation, Operation & Service Manual

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 0000 (SFLC Std Spec 0000), 2014, General Requirements

Surface Forces Logistics Center Standard Specification 6310 (SFLC Std Spec 6310), 2014, Requirements for Preservation of Ship Structures

Other References

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 49, Section 173.34

3.  REQUIREMENTS

3.1  General.

3.1.1  CIR.

None.

3.1.2  Tech Rep. The Contractor shall provide the services of a certified Tech Rep, who is familiar with the FM 200 fire suppression equipment/system to accomplish the following tasks – on site:

  • Provide manufacturer's proprietary information, software, and tools pertinent to the equipment/system.
  • Assist with proper repair methods, and ensure compliance with manufacturer's procedures and standards during disassembly, inspection, repair, modification, calibration, and reassembly of the equipment/system.
  • Ensure that the Tech Rep is a Certified Representative of Chemetron Fire Systems.
  • Submit the Tech Rep’s name and résumé to the COR at the Arrival Conference.

3.1.3  Protective measures. The Contractor shall furnish and install all protective coverings to seal off and protect all non-affected vessel's components, equipment, and spaces near the work area against contamination during the performance of work. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall remove all installed protective measures, inspect for the presence of contamination, and return all contaminated equipment, components, and spaces to original condition of cleanliness.

3.1.4  Interferences. The Contractor shall handle all interferences in accordance with SFLC Std Spec 0000, paragraph 3.3.5 (Interferences). Known interferences include, but are not limited to the below-listed:

  • Wiring
  • Mounting brackets
  • Machinery

NOTE

Coast Guard personnel will operate all shipboard machinery and equipment.

3.2  Testing procedure coordination.  Prior to accomplishing the below listed tasks, the Contractor shall coordinate all test procedures, review all applicable safety precautions and cutter safety checklist with the COR.

warning

Inhalation of FM-200 concentrations of 10% or more may cause headache, disorientation, vertigo, sweating, numbness, loss of limb control, mental confusion, and loss of consciousness in as little as 16 seconds.  Cardiac arrest within seconds of unconsciousness, permanent brain damage in 3-5 minutes or death, unless effective CPR is initiated within the first minutes of cardiac arrest.

3.3  Equipment inspection.  The Contractor shall perform a complete annual inspection on the three installed FM-200 systems as shown in Table 1, FM-200 Location, using the Coast Guard Drawings listed in Section 2 References and TP 8095 (Sections 7) as reference. 

caution

Failure to remove the solenoids at each tank will result in the activation of the FM-200 system.

3.3.1  The Contractor shall accomplish the following test on all primary and secondary FM-200 systems for the main engine room, generator room and emergency generator room:

  • Remove the solenoid pilot valves from the primary and secondary cylinders in the port and starboard steering gear rooms and damage control locker.
  • Verify that the fire panel is in the normal operation mode.
  • Verify that the associated supply and exhaust ventilation fans and dampers are on/open.
  • Operate the associated FM-200 release station.
  • Time the pre-discharge delay and that the solenoid valve energizes after 30 seconds.
  • Verify that all sirens, bells and strobe lights activate.
  • Verify that the associated ventilation system, (fans and dampers) shut down.
  • Verify that the MCMS indicates the shuts down of all associated engines, pumps and valves.
  • Verify that the pilothouse alarm panel, Human Machine Interface (HMI) ventilation display, and MCMS indicate that the FM-200 system was activated.
  • Simulate the FM-200 pressure switch activation by pulling down on the plunger located on the bottom of the pressure switch.
  • Submit a CFR for any and all discrepancies.

3.4  Inspection of compressed gas cylinders.  The Contractor shall inspect and test all cylinders for compliance with CFR Title 49, Section 173.34.  Cylinder weight and pressure checks shall be accomplished using TP 8095, paragraph 7 as reference.  Submit a CFR

NOTE

The location for the 40# FM-200 bottles is the Emergency Generator Room.  The location for the 150# FM-200 bottles is the starboard steering gear room.  The location for the 550 #FM-200 bottles is the port steering gear room.

3.5  FM-200 system restoration. The Contractor shall ensure all three primary and secondary systems are replenished to the required cylinder weight.

3.6  Operational test,  post-repair.  After completion of work and in the presence of the Coast Guard Inspector, the Contractor shall thoroughly test and demonstrate all items or shipboard devices that have been disturbed, used, repaired, altered, or installed to be in satisfactory operating condition.  Submit a CFR.

3.7 Location of Service. Service will be conducted at ships homeport:

  • 2185 SE 12th PL Warrenton, OR 97103

3.8 Period of Performance.  Mar 20, 2025- April 03, 2025. Actual date of service to be arranged by cutter EPO

4.  NOTES

4.1  Additional information.  The COR may provide additional information in the form of maintenance procedure card (MPC) N31015.D providing greater details, if requested.

NOTE: The USCG/Government reserves the right to Award on an All or None Basis that is the Government may issue a Purchase Order (PO) to the Offeror that submits the lowest aggregate price rather than issue a Purchase Order to each Offeror based on the lowest Quotation on each item.

As stated below, the provision at FAR 52,212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items-applies with the following addenda:

Award of a contract will be based on the following criteria: The purchase order will be awarded as a firm fixed price contract using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.5.

       1. Please provide any warranty information.
       2. Vendors MUST be registered in www.sam.gov

The USCG/Government intends to award a purchase order resulting from this synopsis/solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quote conformed to the solicitation which will be most advantageous and the Best Value to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Please Note: Interested Offerors having the expertise as required are invited to submit a Firm Fixed Price quotation that will be considered by the agency. Quotations must be submitted on company letterhead stationery and must include the following information ( 1) Cost Breakdown, (2) Unit Cost, (3) Extended Price, (4) Total Price, (5) Payment Terms, (6) Discount offered for prompt payment, (7) Company Unique Entity ID (UEI)  and Cage Code..
 


Quotes must be received no later than Friday March 21, 2025 09:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time. Email quotes are acceptable and should be sent to TIM FORD at email address – TIMOTHY.S.FORD@USCG.MIL and carbon copy STACY SPALDING  at email address STACY.J.SPALDING@USCG.MIL .
 

Any questions or concerns regarding any aspect of the RFQ must be forwarded to the Contracting Officer, SK1 TIM FORD at email address TIMOTHY.S.FORD@USCG.MIL and carbon copy CWO STACY SPALDING  at email address STACY.J.SPALDING@USCG.MIL .
 

See Attached for FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this acquisition:

NOTICE TO OFFERORS CONCERNING REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

This solicitation contains FAR Clause 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration and FAR Provision 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications. In accordance with FAR 4.1201 (a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications SAM accessed via https://www.acquisition.gov. Please ensure completion prior to submission of your quote. Also note that paragraph (b) of FAR 52,204-8 applies.

Files

File Type Posted
ANNUAL_555_FM-200_Test.doc DOC document
FAR Provisions and Clauses.pdf PDF

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