Extinguisher, Fire

The opportunity is for the procurement of Fire Extinguishers for the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Automatic Fire Extinguishing System (AFES). The Fire Extinguisher is a critical component that protects, stores, and supplies fire suppression agents. The extinguisher must be compatible with multiple fire suppression agents, including sodium bicarbonate and HFC-227, and must be capable of manual actuation. The Fire Extinguisher must also comply with AFES Performance Specification 19207-12596410, which outlines several unique performance requirements. Some key requirements include: • The Fire Extinguisher must remain inert during rapid decompression caused by altitude changes. • The Fire Extinguisher must operate without degradation under harsh ballistic shock conditions. • The Fire Extinguisher must be de-contaminable within fifteen minutes against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) threats. • The Fire Extinguisher must fit within the limited space claim of the AMPV engine compartment.