What this opportunity is
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking a contractor to replace the fire pump suction line at the Damage Control Schoolhouse, which has deteriorated and is impacting training operations. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses under NAICS 238220, suitable for firms with experience in plumbing and hazardous material management. Interested contractors should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating that they can submit bids for the project rather than simply tracking it for information.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
PR #: 63100PR260047595
STATEMENT OF WORK
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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
FOR
Fire Pump Suction Line Replacement
1.0 GENERAL
1.1 BACKGROUND
The Damage Control Schoolhouse live-fire training simulator relies on a dedicated
suction line to supply water to active fire hoses during training evolutions.
Over time, the existing suction line piping has sustained extensive corrosion and
material degradation. Making it unfeasible to safely or effectively deploy fire
hoses within the simulator.
Consequently, student throughput and the facility’s ability to meet critical damage
control training readiness standards will be severely degraded. A Request has been
made to have the existing suction line piping removed and replaced to restore
training facilities to fully functional status.
1.2 SCOPE
Contractors will need to remove grates over water reservoir, remove existing suction
line piping servicing the DC schoolhouse fire trainer, and remove all used materials
and trash. Contractor is responsible for reporting any additional obstacles to
contracting officer prior to continuing work.
1.3 OBJECTIVE
Return fire pump piping and fire trainer to fully functional status to enable student
training.
2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/TASKS
2.1 TASK ONE. Expose ruptured pipe
2.1.1 Contractor shall isolate, drain, and remove any associated interferences (grating,
soil, aggregate, electrical, etc.) to expose existing suction line.
2.3 TASK TWO. Repair Suction line.
2.2.1 Contractor shall furnish and install a new 12 feet of 8-inch schedule 80 corrosion-
resistant suction line pipe, fittings, and associated hardware compatible with the current
fire suppression system pump.
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2.2.2 Operate system at normal pressures to verify no leaks with CG inspector.
2.4 TASK THREE. Return work area to normal operating conditions.
2.3.1 Contractor shall replace any associated interferences (grates, soil, aggregate,
electrical, etc.).
2.3.2 Contractor is responsible for supplying and removal of any holding, containment,
and disposal of waste.
2.3.3 Contractor shall follow all OSHA regulations in regard for HazMat/ HazWaste, to
include containment and clean up. Any spills will be reported directly to contracting
officer or contract representative.
3.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL
3.1 QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
The Contractor must provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified in
this SOW.
3.2 CONTINUITY OF SUPPORT
The Contractor must ensure that the contractually required level of support for this
requirement is maintained at all times. The Contractor must ensure that all contract
support personnel are present for all hours of the workday. If for any reason the
Contractor staffing levels are not maintained due to vacation, leave, appointments, etc.,
and replacement personnel will not be provided, the Contractor must provide e-mail
notification to the Technical Representative prior to employee absence. Otherwise, the
Contractor must provide a fully qualified replacement.
3.3 KEY PERSONNEL
Before replacing any individual designated as Key by the Government, the Contractor
must notify the Contracting Officer no less than 15 business days in advance, submit
written justification for replacement, and provide the name and qualifications of any
proposed substitute(s). All proposed substitutes must possess qualifications equal to or
superior to those of the Key person being replaced, unless otherwise approved by the
Contracting Officer. The Contractor must not replace Key Contractor personnel without
approval from the Contracting Officer. The following Contractor personnel are
designated as Key for this requirement. Note: The Government may designate
additional Contractor personnel as Key at the time of award.
N/A
3.3.1 Contractor Key personnel must not be assigned by the Contractor to more than
one key position for this requirement.
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3.4 PROJECT MANAGER
The Contractor must provide a Project Manager who must be responsible for all
Contractor work performed under this SOW. The Project Manager must be a single
point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the Technical Representative. The
name of the Project Manager, and the name(s) of any alternate(s) who must act for the
Contractor in the absence of the Project Manager, must be provided to the Government
as part of the Contractor's proposal. The Project Manager is further designated as Key
by the Government. During any absence of the Project Manager, only one alternate
must have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to work
performed under this contract. The Project Manager and all designated alternates must
be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Additionally, the Contractor must
not replace the Project Manager without prior approval from the Contracting Officer.
3.4.1 The Project Manager must be available to the Technical Representative via
telephone between the hours of 0800 and 1600 EST, Monday through Friday, and must
respond to a request for discussion or resolution of technical problems within 02 hours
of notification.
3.5 EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION
3.5.1 Contractor employees visiting Government facilities must wear an identification
badge that, at a minimum, displays the Contractor name, the employee’s photo, name,
clearance-level and badge expiration date. Visiting Contractor employees must comply
with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees must
identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent and display
all identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist at all times.
3.5.2 Contractor employees working on-site at Government facilities must wear a
Government issued identification badge. All Contractor employees must identify
themselves as Contractors when their status …
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