Description
The U.S. Army Arctic Regions Test Center (ARTC) at Fort Greely, Alaska, requires a contractor to perform annual fire extinguisher maintenance services. The contractor will inspect, service, and certify portable fire extinguishers in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. The contract has a base year and four option years, with a total period of performance of five years. The contractor must provide a qualified technician to perform the services, and the technician must have a State of Alaska Portable Extinguisher Exam permit and follow all guidelines per NFPA 10.
Some key points about the job and scope-of-work include:
• The contractor will perform annual inspections and servicing of fire extinguishers, including dry chemical, CO2, and other types of extinguishers.
• The contractor will provide a report after each inspection and servicing, including the types of extinguishers serviced, manufacturing dates, and any faults or failures.
• The contractor will provide new inspection tags for each extinguisher after servicing.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable safety laws and regulations, including OSHA standards and Army regulations.
• The contractor must provide a quality control plan and perform quality control checks to ensure compliance with the contract requirements.