Fire Extinguisher Services Amendment 0001

This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for fire extinguisher inspection, maintenance, repair, refill/recharge, and testing services for the Directorate of Training Sustainment (DOTS) and all MCoE organizations at Fort Benning, GA. The contractor will provide all necessary resources to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations and NFPA 10. Services include annual inspections, 6-year and 12-year maintenance, refills, and hydrostatic testing for approximately 2,050 fire extinguishers per ordering period. The government will assess the need for service, and the contractor will perform work at a designated pick-up/drop-off location at Fuel Point Building 5422, Harmony Church. The contractor must gain access to Fort Benning, adhere to environmental safety regulations, and submit monthly reports. Personnel must undergo background checks, iWatch training, and AT Level I awareness training for installation access and security compliance. The contract spans five ordering periods.

The Performance Work Statement outlines a non-personal services contract for fire extinguisher inspection, maintenance, repair, refill, testing, and disposal for the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) at Fort Benning, GA. The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials for an estimated 2,050 fire extinguishers annually over a five-year period. Services include annual inspections, six and twelve-year maintenance, and hydrostatic testing for CO2 and Dry Chemical extinguishers ranging from 2.5 to 50 pounds. The contractor will pick up and deliver extinguishers from a single designated location monthly or quarterly and dispose of unrepairable Type 1 (CO2) extinguishers. Key requirements include a Quality Control Plan, adherence to specific operating hours, installation access protocols, background checks, and mandatory training in Anti-Terrorism, OPSEC, and iWATCH programs. The contract emphasizes compliance with NFPA-10, AR 420-1, and MCoE regulation 420-90 to maintain operational readiness and facility inspection standards.

This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (W911SF-26-R-A005) is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of the Army, Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Benning, Georgia. The agency requires maintenance support services for approximately 2,050 fire extinguishers annually over a five-year period for the Directorate of Training Sustainment (DOTS) and all Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) Training Brigades at Fort Benning, GA. Services include annual inspection, maintenance/repair, refill/recharge/discharge, disposal, and hydrostatic testing for CO2 and Dry Chemical extinguishers ranging from 2.5 to 50 pounds. The government intends to award two firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) to responsible small businesses, based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable proposals. Contractors must be able to access Fort Benning for pick-up and delivery, with services completed within 10 calendar days of a BPA call. Proposals are due by June 9, 2026, and must include a technical and pricing volume.

The Department of the Army, Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Benning, Georgia, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (W911SF-26-R-A005) for fire extinguisher maintenance, repair, refill, disposal, and hydrostatic testing services. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside Request for Proposal (RFP) for an estimated 2,050 fire extinguishers annually over a five-year ordering period. The contract will result in two firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) awarded to responsible offerors with the lowest technically acceptable and fair price. Services will be performed at a single location on Fort Benning, GA, with contractors rotating monthly. Proposals require a technical and pricing volume, adhering to specific formatting and submission guidelines. Questions are due by May 28, 2026, and offers by June 9, 2026.

This Performance Work Statement outlines a non-personal services contract for the inspection, maintenance, repair, refill, recharge, testing, and disposal of approximately 2,050 fire extinguishers annually for the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) at Fort Benning, GA. The contractor will handle both Basic Issue Items for vehicles and building fire extinguishers, including Co2 and Dry Chemical types ranging from 2.5 to 50 pounds. Services must comply with NFPA-10, AR 420-1, and MCoE regulation 420-90. The contractor is responsible for all personnel, equipment, materials, and transportation. Work will occur at a single designated location at Fort Benning, and the contractor will not remove extinguishers from vehicles or buildings. Key requirements include developing a Quality Control Plan, adhering to security regulations for installation access and background checks, and completing mandatory training such as Anti-Terrorism Level I, OPSEC, and iWATCH. The document emphasizes environmental compliance, particularly regarding the disposal of Co2 extinguishers.

The Performance Work Statement outlines a non-personal services contract for the inspection, maintenance, repair, refill, testing, and disposal of approximately 2,050 fire extinguishers annually for the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) and DOTS at Fort Benning, GA, over a five-year period. The contractor must adhere to NFPA-10, AR 420-1, and MCoE regulation 420-90. Services will be performed at a single designated location on Fort Benning, with a 10-calendar-day completion window per Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary resources, including licensed personnel, equipment, and transportation. Key requirements include developing a Quality Control Plan, complying with strict security and installation access protocols, and completing mandatory Anti-Terrorism, OPSEC, and iWATCH training. The contract emphasizes environmental compliance, particularly regarding the proper disposal and recharging of fire extinguishers. The document also details reporting requirements for contractor labor hours via www.sam.gov and provides definitions and acronyms relevant to the contract.

The provided document, titled "ATTACHMENT 1 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS 'Fire Extinguishers by type/size and quantity'", details the types, quantities, and assigned vehicles or buildings for various fire extinguishers. This file is likely part of a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) or a similar procurement document, outlining specific requirements for fire suppression equipment. The document lists 19 different types of fire extinguishers, categorized by their National Item Identification Number (NIN), weight (e.g., 31 LBS Dry Chem, 2.5lbs CO2), and the vehicle or building they are assigned to (e.g., ABRAMS M1, BRADLEY Fight Veh, Buildings). It also specifies a "Supply Class" and an "Estimated total # of type" for each entry. The total estimated number of fire extinguishers across all types is 6148. This attachment serves as a critical component of a larger document, ensuring that potential bidders understand the exact specifications and quantities of fire extinguishers required for various government assets.

The document, "Fire Extinguisher Pricing by Type and Vehicle," details the costs associated with various fire extinguishers assigned to different military vehicles and buildings. It itemizes the unit cost and total cost for dry chemical and CO2 extinguishers, ranging from 2.5 lbs to 31 lbs. Vehicle types include Abrams M1, M88A1/A2 Recovery Vehicle, Bradley Fight Vehicle, M88/HEMTT, Stryker, HMMWV Up-Armor, Multiple Wheeled Vehicle, Heavy Wheeled Vehicle, M1070A1, and JLTV, as well as general buildings and ASP/Buildings. The majority of the costs are listed as "At Cost," indicating that specific pricing details might be determined at the time of procurement, with the exception of the 31 lbs Dry Chem, which has a stated unit cost and total cost. The document also outlines various associated service costs, including refilling, disposal, annual inspection, hydrostatic testing, and annual maintenance for different types of fire extinguishers. This information is crucial for federal government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs related to the procurement and maintenance of fire safety equipment for military and governmental assets.

The document clarifies questions regarding Solicitation W911SF26RA005, which is for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for fire extinguisher services, replacing a previous contract (W911SF26C0014) with Crimson Solutions LLC. Key clarifications include that this is not a new contract but a different type, site visits are unnecessary, and a redacted copy of Volume I (Technical Proposal) is required for fair evaluation, excluding identifying company information. Pricing must detail costs for annual inspections, refills, disposal, and hydrostatic testing for each extinguisher type, submitted via a provided template. The performance rotation for the two awarded contractors will be monthly, with BPA calls issued based on monthly needs and a maximum 10-calendar-day completion window. The estimated annual requirement is 2,050 extinguishers out of an overall 6,148 on post. On-site servicing with a mobile vehicle is permitted under COR guidance. European Command regulations are not applicable, and personnel must comply with NFPA-10, AR 420-10, and MCoE Regulation 420-90. The 21-page limit includes both Volume I and Volume II, excluding the table of contents. Technical acceptability will be based on the contractor's demonstrated ability to meet PWS requirements.