Fire Extinguisher Services

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide maintenance support for Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) fire extinguishers, including Basic Issue Items (BII) for vehicles and buildings. This contract aims to ensure Operational Readiness (OR) rates and compliance with facility/building inspections.

• Annual inspection, maintenance/repair, refill/recharge/discharge, disposal, and hydrostatic testing for all fire extinguishers utilized by DOTS and MCoE Training Brigades.

• Services cover extinguishers in facilities and vehicles.

• Contractor must furnish all supervision, licensed personnel, equipment, tools, labor, material, parts, transportation, and waste disposal.

• Estimated 2,050 fire extinguishers per year over a 5-year ordering period.

• Contractor will pick up and deliver extinguishers monthly or quarterly to a designated location (Fuel Point Building 5422, Harmony Church (DOTS)).

• Contractor will not enter buildings or vehicles to service extinguishers.

• Types of extinguishers include Co2 and Dry Chemical (Class A, B, C) in sizes from 2.5 to 50 pounds.

• Components requiring service include O-rings, valve stems, gauges, hose bands, pull pins, and nozzles.

• Type 1 (Co2) extinguishers that cannot be serviced with non-Army parts will be disposed of by the contractor.

• Type 2 extinguishers will be repaired or disposed of if unrepairable.

• No charge for pick-up/delivery or disposal.

• Services must be performed in accordance with NFPA-10, AR 420-1, and MCoE regulation 420-90.

• Contractor shall develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services meet contract requirements.

• QCP submission required within 10 days of contract award, with a final submission within 10 days of Government comments.

• Government will evaluate performance using a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Service Contract Reporting (SCR) required via www.sam.gov, detailing labor hours and invoiced amounts.

• 5-year ordering period.

• Services performed at Fort Benning, GA.

• Contractor provides transportation for extinguishers.

• Contractor personnel must complete Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training, OPSEC Training, iWATCH Training, and Information Assurance (IA) Training as applicable.

• Compliance with safety laws and regulations (FAR 52.236-13, EM 385-1-1) and environmental compliance.

• Background checks required for all vendor and subcontractor employees.

• Contractor must adhere to installation access control and security requirements.

• Technical Exhibit A: Performance Requirements Summary

• Technical Exhibit B: Deliverables Schedule

• Attachment 1: Estimated Workload Data

• Attachment 2: Historical Workload Data

• Attachment 3: Government Property (GP)

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To ensure fire extinguishers are available and operate properly according to Federal and State regulations, and NFPA 10.

• Annual inspection, maintenance/repair, refill/recharge/discharge, and hydrostatic testing for approximately 2,050 fire extinguishers per ordering period.

• Services cover DOTS and all MCoE Training Brigades for facilities and vehicles.

• Contractor to furnish all supervision, licensed personnel, equipment, tools, labor, material, parts, transportation, and waste disposal.

• Services will be performed as extinguishers become unserviceable or due for routine services.

• Types of extinguishers include CO2 (Type 1) and Dry Chemical (Type 2) in sizes from 2.5 to 50 pounds.

• Type 1 (CO2) extinguishers cannot be serviced with non-Army parts; if parts are needed, they will be disposed of by the contractor. Unrepairable Type 1 extinguishers will be discharged and disposed of by the contractor.

• Type 2 extinguishers will be repaired or replaced by the contractor if they cannot be recharged or are damaged.

• Period of Performance: 5 ordering periods.

• Pick-up/Drop-Off Location: One assigned location at Fort Benning, GA (Fuel Point Building 5422, Harmony Church (DOTS)).

• Contractor provides own transportation for pick-up/drop-off.

• Services to be conducted once a month.

• Contractors will not install or uninstall extinguishers from buildings or vehicles; extinguishers will be staged in a secure area.

• No charge for pick-up/drop-off or disposal.

• Inspection: According to manufacturer, industry, federal, state, and local regulations.

• Maintenance/Repair: To ensure functionality and safety. Includes replacement of non-operational or problematic equipment. Components will be covered by the maintenance support program.

• Refill/Recharge: For rechargeable-type extinguishers after use or as indicated. Includes a leak test.

• Testing: 12-year hydrostatic testing according to industry standards (NFPA), local/state/federal regulations, and manufacturer instructions.

• Submit monthly reports to the COR detailing conditions found, repairs, recharging, and parts utilized.

• All records, documents, and associated papers generated become government property.

• Environmental Safety: Follow recharging instructions and do not vent vapors.

• Access and Security: Vendor and sub-vendor employees must comply with installation access requirements, including background checks and potential iWATCH and AT Level I training.

• Compliance with Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13 and other applicable security policies is required for access to DoD facilities.