Fire Extinguisher Services

Statement of Work (SOW) / 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 and facility compliance with regulations such as NFPA-10, AR 420-1, and MCoE regulation 420-90.

• 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 for facilities and vehicles.

• Contractor is responsible for providing 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.

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

• Contractor will pick up and deliver extinguishers at a designated location (Fuel Point Building 5422, Harmony Church, Fort Benning, GA).

• Types of extinguishers include CO2 and Dry Chemical (2.5 lbs to 50 lbs), and Multipurpose Dry Chemical (Class A, B, and C).

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

• Type 1 (CO2) extinguishers cannot be serviced with non-Army parts; unrepairable units will be discharged and disposed of by the contractor.

• Type 2 extinguishers will be repaired, recharged, or disposed of as per regulation.

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

• Quality Control Plan (QCP) required within 10 days of award, detailing procedures for identifying, preventing, and correcting defective services.

• QCP must include organizational structure, monitoring procedures, staff qualifications, key control, inventory management, and document retention.

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

• Performance requirements include 100% compliance with zero deviation from standard for inspections and a maximum of one complaint per month.

• The contract has a 5-year ordering period.

• Services are performed at Fort Benning, GA, with pick-up and drop-off at a designated location.

• Contractor must develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Contractor personnel must complete Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training, OPSEC Training, and iWATCH Training within specified timeframes.

• Background checks are required for all vendor and subcontractor employees.

• Contractor must comply with all applicable safety laws and regulations, including FAR 52.236-13 and EM 385-1-1.

• Environmental compliance is required; no venting of vapors is permitted.

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

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services to procure maintenance support services for fire extinguishers. The services include annual inspection, maintenance/repair, refill/recharge/discharge, disposal, and hydrostatic testing for fire extinguishers utilized by the Directorate of Training Sustainment (DOTS) and all Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) Training Brigades for facilities and vehicles.

• Annual inspection, maintenance/repair, refill/recharge/discharge, disposal, and hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers.

• Service for approximately 2,050 fire extinguishers per year over a 5-year ordering period.

• Contractor must be able to gain access onto Fort Benning, GA for pick-up and/or delivery.

• Service is required for Co2 and Dry Chemical extinguishers in sizes ranging from 2.5 to 50 pounds.

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

• Contractor must develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Contractor personnel must complete Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training, OPSEC Training, and iWATCH Training.

• Two (2) firm fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) will be awarded.

• The contract will have a 5-year ordering period.

• BPA Master Dollar Limit: $1,255,680.00

• BPA Call Limit: $20,000.00

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on Price and Technical Acceptability.

• The proposal shall consist of two parts: Volume I – Technical Proposal and Volume II – Pricing.

• Response Date: 09 June 2026

• Questions are due by: 28 May 2026

• Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be determined responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• Attachments include: Salient Characteristics, Performance Work Statement (PWS), and Clauses & Provisions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 1 Salient Characteristics," provides a detailed breakdown of fire extinguishers by type, size, and quantity, along with their assigned vehicle or building locations and supply class. It serves as a reference for the types and quantities of fire extinguishers required or currently in use.

• Types of Fire Extinguishers: Lists various types including Dry Chem and CO2, with different weight specifications (e.g., 31 LBS, 5 LBS).
• NIN (Vehicle Type Assigned): Specifies the vehicle or building where the extinguisher is assigned (e.g., ABRAMS M1, Buildings, JLTV).
• Supply Class: Indicates the supply class for each extinguisher type.
• Estimated total # of type: Provides the total quantity for each specific fire extinguisher type and assignment.
• Total: A grand total of all fire extinguishers listed is provided at the end.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the specific types and quantities of fire extinguishers that are part of the opportunity. It directly informs procurement, stocking, and logistical planning for any offerors responding to a solicitation that includes these items. Bidders should use this list to ensure their proposals accurately reflect the required equipment.

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.