What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor for the inspection, maintenance, and servicing of the Fire Rescue Training Facility (FRTF) at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. This opportunity falls under NAICS 541350 and is suitable for small businesses with expertise in facility maintenance and compliance with safety standards, particularly those related to fire training facilities. The notice type is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, indicating that interested parties should track the opportunity closely for potential bidding details.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
FOR
THE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING OF THE
FIRE RESCUE TRAINING FACILITY (FRTF)
AT
(Joint Base Andrews)
(April 28, 2026)
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1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all tools, supplies, labor
equipment and labor/management necessary to maintain and repair the Fire Rescue Training
Facility (FRTF) building 2491 at Joint Base Andrews (JBA) in a manner that will ensure its
serviceability and prevent deterioration in operational effectiveness. Components of the FRTF
System are listed in Appendix A.
1.1. The contractor shall comply with manufacturer’s recommendations and procedures, Air Force
Technical Order (TO) 35E1-2-13-1 Operation and Maintenance Instructions for Aircraft Fire
Training Facilities, 25 June 2013 Edition with Change 2 dated 6 February 2015, and all Federal,
State and local guidelines as applicable to the work involved.
1.2. Additionally, all work being performed will ensure compliance with the applicable National
Fire Protection Association national consensus standards listed below.
NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code
NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®
NFPA 405, Standard for the Recurring Proficiency of Airport Fire Fighters
NFPA 1003, Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1402, Standard on Facilities for Fire Training and Associated Props
NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions
1.3. Installation, testing and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment or accessories,
repair and servicing of equipment, shall be performed only by qualified personnel. In the interest
of safety, all persons employed handling Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) shall be trained in the
proper handling and operating procedures which the employer shall document. After major
maintenance or a major problem is discovered, the owner is obligated to contact the Air Force
Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), the commissioning authority to determine what actions will be
taken. AFCEC will determine if the FRTF will remain out-of-service and determine if a site visit
is necessary. Examples of major problems include: Any safety related condition that could lead
to an imminent hazard such as: LPG piping or tank corrosion that has reduced the wall thickness
to less than that required for the maximum allowable operating pressure. Any crack or other
material defect that impairs the structural integrity or reliability of an LPG tank or piping. Any
abnormal movement by environmental causes, such as earthquakes, landslides or floods that may
impair the serviceability of a pipeline, tank, or controls. Any malfunction or operating error that
causes the pressure of an LPG pipeline or tank to rise above its maximum allowable working
pressure or a leak in the LPG pipeline or tank that constitutes an emergency.
2. INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES. The contractor shall
maintain the FRTF by scheduling and conducting quarterly inspections (not to exceed 90 days) in
conjunction with winterization/de-winterization (Appendix B) activities where applicable. The
contractor shall perform all inspections, testing and maintenance in accordance with (IAW) the
current edition of TO 35E1-2-13-1. The inspections shall be IAW Table 1 Work Package (WP)
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006 and Table 3 WP 007 of the TO. The contractor shall provide a written summary of the
conditions found during the inspection. The contractor shall provide a cost estimate to
repair/replace all items identified as discrepancies. The estimated labor cost to repair the FRTF,
shall be quoted to the installation prior to conducting any repairs. Materials, supplies, and parts
needed for FRTF maintenance and/or repairs, which are not readily available from government
stock/supply may be purchased by the contractor if approved by the contracting officer. Any
item(s) purchased costing over ($1000.00) shall be reimbursed to the contractor but must be
approved by the contracting officer prior to purchase.
2.0.1 Igniter Replacement. The contractor shall remove and replace the igniters in accordance
with manufacture instructions, industry practices and procedures. There are 18 igniters that may
require replacement, six are located on the ground in the burner area and 12 are located on the
mock-up.
2.0.2 Cutout Panel Replacement. If the training scenario included forced entry extrication
through cutout panels, the contractor shall install new cutout panels. The contractor shall remove
and replace damaged, cutout panels in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and standard
industry practices. Cutout panels are located on the left and right sides of the mock-up. The panels
are 36 inches wide by 85.5 inches high and constructed of .036-inch-thick sheet metal.
2.0.3 Water Pump Replacement. The contractor shall remove and replace the water pump in
accordance with manufacturer's instruction and standard industry practices.
2.0.4 Regulator Adjustment. Contractor shall adjust regulator pressure as follows:
Burner Location Optimal Flame Height
Engine Burners Fully Engulfed
Internal Burners 6-8 Feet
2.0.5 Storage Tank Maintenance and Repair. Ensure proper maintenance and repair of the
10,000-gallon propane storage tank, in accordance with specification and regulations
provided.
2.0.6 Propane Supply. T h e c ont r act or sh all ph ysi cal l y chec k t he ta nk’ s
f l oat a nd r ot o ga ug es bi - wee kl y dur i ng t he act i ve t rai ni n g s eas on
( M ar ch- Oct ober ) an d wi t hi n 4 8 hour s pr i or t o an y sc hed ul ed l i v e -
f i r e t r ai ni n g e ve nt. Al l chec ks shal l be l o gged a nd pr ovi ded t o t he
COR u p on r eq uest .
2.0.7 Quarterly Safety Inspections. As a minimum, the contractor shall conduct
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quarterly inspections on the following items.
2.0.7.1 Inspect burn area. Ensure rocks are level so when flooded a
continuous film of water covers area from side to side. Ensu…
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