21 LRS Fire Bottles Inspections Solicitation

This government file outlines the detailed inspection, maintenance, and recharging procedures for fire extinguishers, specifically referencing NFPA 10 standards. It categorizes requirements into annual and six-year inspections. Annual maintenance involves cleaning, checking for damage, weighing, inspecting gauges, and ensuring proper functionality of all components. The six-year maintenance mandates emptying the extinguisher, recovering the Halon 1211 agent, disassembling the valve, replacing specific parts, and inspecting the cylinder interior. The recharging procedure emphasizes safety warnings, the use of dry nitrogen, and detailed steps for refilling the extinguisher to specified pressures and weights. The document stresses environmental responsibility in Halon recovery and the importance of using factory-approved parts. Adherence to these guidelines ensures the effective and safe operation of fire extinguishers, highlighting a critical aspect of public safety and regulatory compliance in government contexts.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron (21 LRS) at Peterson Space Force Base (SFB) to procure inspection and servicing of flight line fire bottles. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision to perform annual and six-year inspections, servicing, and repairs for a total of 48 Halon 1211 fire bottles. Key requirements include maintaining NFPA 10 certification and Colorado state licensing, adhering to environmental regulations for hazardous material handling and disposal, and coordinating base access for personnel. Work will primarily occur at 235 Duluth Ave, Bldg 218, Peterson SFB, CO, or an approved off-site facility for six-year inspections. The project ensures the continued operational readiness and compliance with safety regulations for airfield operations.

The Department of the Air Force, United States Space Force, Space Base Delta 1, is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) FA251726Q0039 for 21 Logistics Readiness Squadron Flight Line Fire Bottle Inspections at Peterson Space Force Base, CO. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS code 811310 and a size standard of $12.5 million. The solicitation requires annual and specialized six-year inspections for 48 fire bottles. Quotes will be evaluated based on price and technical documentation (NFPA 10 Certification and Colorado State license). The period of performance is May 20-26, 2026. Questions are due by May 13, 2025, and quotes by May 15, 2025, to payton.wydra@spaceforce.mil and kristina.worthing@spaceforce.mil. Quotes are limited to 5 pages and vendors must be registered in SAM.gov.