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Statement of Work

Title: Fire Alarm / Fire Suppression Training for Hanford Fire Department Fire Systems

Maintenance

Revision Number: 1

Date: 2/14/2017

1.0 INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND

The Fire Systems Maintenance (FSM) group within Mission Support Alliance (MSA) maintains,

inspects, and tests fire alarm systems and fire suppression systems across the Hanford Site. Their

electricians and pipefitters who conduct this work are in need of some training to keep them

qualified to perform the work. FSM also uses firefighters from Testing & Services (T&S) group

within MSA to assist the electricians and pipefitters.

MSA is seeking one class for each of the three job classifications identified above. The T&S class,

however, will be a shorter, less detailed version of the pipefitter’s and electrician’s classes.

2.0 OBJECTIVE

It’s been several years since the electricians, pipefitters, and T&S personnel have had any training.

Previously, Oklahoma State University delivered the classes: one for electricians and one for

pipefitters. These classes are on each person’s training plan which means this is required training

with a requalification to be completed every three years.

Currently, the T&S firefighters do not have any requirement for similar training. But through this

Statement of Work (SOW) and subsequent efforts that will change.

Therefore, the objective of this SOW is to request for the Subcontractor to provide the required

training to FSM’s electricians and pipefitters, as well as a shorter class for T&S firefighters.

3.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORK – SPECIFIC

3.1 General Description of Work for All Training to Be Delivered

a. This SOW is requesting for the Subcontractor to deliver the training at the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington. The classroom portion will be held at Hanford Fire Station #2, 600

Area, 609-A building, Rm. 20. The hands-on part of the class will be held at

2721EA/shop/200E facility where fire alarm panel mockups reside. MSA is requesting the

three classes described within this SOW.

b. The Subcontractor shall submit to MSA for approval a lesson plan with learning objective and the PowerPoint to be used.


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c. The Subcontractor shall design, develop, and deliver a training course on Fire Suppression Systems that will include inspection, testing, and maintenance of such systems.

d. The course shall include both classroom sessions covering the various types of fire suppression systems in general use and specifically covering the systems in use at the Hanford Site, as well

as hands-on exercises working on a majority of the fire suppression systems in use at Hanford.

e. The classroom sessions shall include a brief overview of the NFPA Standard 25: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems requirements.

f. The exercise portion of the course shall include classroom and live system hands-on exercises following the inspection, testing, and maintenance procedures applicable to the chosen

Hanford systems.

g. FSM will identify the proposed in-place live Site systems to be used as part of a field exercise to provide hands-on experience. For use in the hands-on classroom activities, the

Subcontractor shall provide mock-ups for a minimum of two (2) of the fire suppression systems

and/or their components in use at Hanford.

h. Any Subcontractor supplied classroom handouts, drawings, and classroom presentations used in delivering the course become MSA owned materials and are to remain with MSA at the

conclusion of the training.

i. The classes for the pipefitters and electricians shall be delivered in a single class format, with of a minimum of five (5) students up to twelve (12) students maximum.

j. This SOW will allow for optional years of extension as necessary to provide additional training as follows:

Initial training for NEW FSM Electricians and Pipefitters if or when new members are hired

in to replace FSM members due to attrition.

For the requalification training for the pipefitters and electricians once every three years.

For requalification training the Subcontractor shall update presentations and course materials as needed to reflect changes and updates to pertinent codes and standards.

Initial training for NEW T&S firefighters if or when new firefighters are hired in to replace firefighters due to attrition.

T&S Firefighters do not require requalification.

All subsequent training will be on an as-needed-basis only.


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3.2 Specific Requirements for Delivery of Fire Suppression Systems Inspection, Testing and

Maintenance Training.

Course Objective:

Intended Audience: FSM PIPEFITTER.

At the conclusion of the class, students will have an understanding of various types of fire

suppression systems and how to perform various functions necessary to the inspection, testing and

maintenance of such systems with priority given to the fire suppression systems in use at the

Hanford Site. The Subcontractor will update presentations and course materials as needed to

reflect changes and updates to pertinent codes and standards. Training shall include the following:

a. Inspection:

Fire Suppression System Inspection training shall include classroom discussions and hands

on exercises covering, as a minimum, how to perform inspections for:

Backflow devices

Fire Sprinkler Systems (wet and dry pipe, pre-action, deluge, anti-freeze and standpipe systems) including the schedule for inspections

Schedule for various inspections, i.e. annual, monthly, etc.

b. Testing:

Fire Suppression System Testing training shall include classroom discussions and hands-

on exercises that shall describe how to properly perform required tests and, as a minimum,

shall cover:

Overview of Hanford Site Fire Protection Systems including a description of the system and how the system operates.

Discussion of system hardware components, i.e. piping, valves, backflow preventers

Hydrostatic testing

System flushing

Valve trip tests

Pressure reducing valve testing

c. Maintenance:


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Fire Suppression System Maintenance training shall include classroom discussions and

hand on exercises that cover:

Maintenance procedures required by applicable NFPA codes and standards

Manufacturer’s required/suggested maintenance for Hanford systems

Maintenance when equipment still under manufacturer’s warranty

Specifically performing maintenance functions on the several of the Hanford systems including but not limited maintenance on valves, pressure gages, and drains.

d. Hands-On Exercises:

For inspection, testing, and maintenance shall include work on:

Wet pipe systems

Dry pipe systems

Pre-action and deluge systems

Dry chemical systems

Antifreeze systems

e. Topics to Include:

1. The NFPA and Introductory Concepts

2. Objectives of Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance

Acceptance testing

Routine inspection and testing

Preventative Maintenance & Repairs

3. Automatic Sprinklers

Types

Applications

4. Types of automatic sprinkler systems


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Wet

Dry

Pre-action

Deluge

Anti-freeze

Standpipe systems

5. Important Hardware Components

Piping

Indicating Control Values

Hangers

Fire Department Connections

Backflow Preventers

6. Acceptance Inspection and Testing

Comparison with approved plans

System flushing

Hydrostatic testing

Alarm and supervisory system testing

Valve tripping and resetting

7. Routine Inspection, Testing & Maintenance

Valves

Piping

Sprinklers


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Hangers

Occupancy Consideration

Alarm Tests

Trip tests and component testing

8. Overview of Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of any Hanford Site Fire Protection

System not covered above, including Dry Chemical Systems and Antifreeze systems.

3.3 Specific Requirements For Delivery Of Fire Alarm Systems Inspection, Testing, And

Maintenance Training:

COURSE OBJECTIVE

Intended Audience: FSM Electricians

The overall goal will be at the conclusion of the class, students will have an understanding of

various types of fire alarm systems and how to perform the functions necessary for the inspection,

testing and maintenance of such systems, with priority given to the fire alarm systems in use at the

Hanford Site. The Subcontractor will update presentations and course materials as needed to

reflect changes and updates to pertinent codes and standards. Training shall include the following:

1. Inspection: Fire Alarm System Inspection training shall include classroom discussions and hands on exercises covering, as a minimum, how to perform inspections for:

Emergency and exit lighting

Fire Alarm monitoring

Various types of detectors


2. Testing: Fire Alarm System Testing training shall include classroom discussions and hands-on exercises that shall describe how to properly perform required tests and, as a

minimum, shall cover:

Fire Alarm and components testing

Detector (i.e. smoke and heat) system testing


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3. Maintenance: Fire Alarm System Maintenance training shall include classroom discussions and hand on exercises that cover:




Performance of maintenance functions on alarm system components

4. Hands-On Exercises shall, as a minimum, include work on:

Smoke and/or flame detectors

Notification devices

Manual pull boxes

5. Topics to include:

The NFPA and Introductory Concepts /Overview

The System Concept

Functions and Objectives of Emergency Signaling Systems

Basic Components

Basic Functional Flow

6. Basic Functional Categories of Fire Alarm and Emergency Signaling Systems

Types of Systems

7. Control Panels, Circuitry and Devices (Conventional vs Intelligent)

Wire, Fiber and RF Communication Modes vs Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Modes

Control Panel Operation Summary

Initiating-Input and Notification-Output Circuits Operation and NFPA classification summary


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Classification Summary

Signal Compatibility

Alarm Signal Verification

Conventional Systems and Initiating Devices

Intelligent and Addressable Systems and Initiating Devices

Network Systems

Supervision of Circuits, Power Supplies and Devices

Power Supplies

8. Fire Alarm Initiating Device Types:

Intelligent and Conventional Initiating Devices

Manual Fire Alarm Stations/Boxes

Automatic Fire Detector Types

Heat Detectors

Smoke Detectors

Ionization Smoke Detectors

Photoelectric Smoke Detectors

Air Duct Smoke Detectors

Flame Detectors

Gas Detectors

9. Fire Alarm Notification Appliances-Alarm Signal Notification

Evacuation Signals

ADA and Evacuation Signals


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Signal Evacuation Audible Codes

Trouble Signals

Annunciation

Application of Notification Appliance and Structural Characteristics

10. Fire Extinguishing Systems

Sprinkler System Water Alarm and Supervisory Signals

Special Hazard Protection Systems

11. Fire Detection System Design

Design Objectives

Design Criteria

System Design

System Features and Unwanted Alarm Prevention

12. Engineering Documents

Specifications

Drawings

13. Approvals, Authorities and Acceptance

U.L. Listings and F.M. Approvals

Systems Certification

Authority Having Jurisdiction

NFPA Code Summary

14. Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance

Acceptance Testing

Systems Maintenance and Periodic Testing


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Detector Maintenance System Testing

Maintenance procedures-NFPA Codes & Standards

Manufacturer’s Required/Suggested Maintenance for Hanford

Manufacturer’s Warranty Maintenance

15. Hands-On Exercises



Manual pull boxes

3.4 Specific Requirements for Delivery of Introduction to Fire Alarm System and Fire

Suppression Systems Training:

COURSE OBJECTIVE

Intended Audience: FSM Testing and Services (T&S) Firefighters

This course content will be a shorter and less detailed version of the classes for pipefitters and

electricians. This class will combine the basics from those two classes.

This training will consist of two (2) eight (8) hour training sessions for a total of sixteen (16) hours.

One class will be on fire suppression systems. The second class will cover fire alarms. A total of

10 (ten) students will attend each session.

3.4.a Fire Suppression class. (8 hours)

Topics to Include:

1. Introduction to inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire suppression systems. The

NFPA and Introductory Concepts

2. Objectives of Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance

Acceptance testing

Routine inspection and testing

Preventative Maintenance & Repairs


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3. Automatic Sprinklers

Types

Applications

4. Types of automatic sprinkler systems

Wet

Dry

Pre-action

Deluge

Anti-freeze

Standpipe systems

5. Important Hardware Components

Piping

Indicating Control Values

Hangers

Fire Department Connections

Backflow Preventers

6. Acceptance Inspection and Testing

Comparison with approved plans

System flushing

Hydrostatic testing

Alarm and supervisory system testing

Valve tripping and resetting

7. Routine Inspection, Testing & Maintenance


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Valves

Piping

Sprinklers

Hangers

Occupancy Consideration

Alarm Tests

Trip tests and component testing

3.4.b. Fire Alarm class. (8 hours)

Topics to include:

1. Inspection: Fire Alarm System Inspection training shall include classroom discussions and hands on exercises covering, as a minimum, how to perform inspections for:

Emergency and exit lighting

Fire Alarm monitoring

Various types of detectors


2. Testing: Fire Alarm System Testing training shall include classroom discussions and hands-on exercises that shall describe how to properly perform required tests and, as a

minimum, shall cover:

Fire Alarm and components testing

Detector (i.e. smoke and heat) system testing

3. Maintenance: Fire Alarm System Maintenance training shall include classroom discussions and hand on exercises that cover:




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Performance of maintenance functions on alarm system components

4. Hands-On Exercises shall, as a minimum, include work on:



Manual pull boxes

5. Topics to include:

1. The NFPA and Introductory Concepts /Overview

2. The System Concept

3. Functions and Objectives of Emergency Signaling Systems

4. Basic Components

5. Basic Functional Flow

6. Basic Functional Categories of Fire Alarm and Emergency Signaling Systems

7. Types of Systems

8. Control Panels, Circuitry and Devices (Conventional vs Intelligent)

9. Fire Alarm Initiating Device Types:

10. Fire Alarm Notification Appliances-Alarm Signal Notification

11. Emergency Voice Alarm Communication Systems

12. Fire Extinguishing Systems

Sprinkler System Water Alarm and Supervisory Signals

Special Hazard Protection Systems

13. Approvals, Authorities and Acceptance

U.L. Listings and F.M. Approvals


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Systems Certification

Authority Having Jurisdiction

NFPA Code Summary

14. Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance

Acceptance Testing

Systems Maintenance and Periodic Testing

Detector Maintenance System Testing

Maintenance procedures-NFPA Codes & Standards

Manufacturer’s Required/Suggested Maintenance for Hanford

Manufacturer’s Warranty Maintenance

15. Hands-On Exercises



Manual pull boxes

3.5 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE OPTION

MSA retains the right to negotiate (through the assigned Contract Specialist) an option to

purchase any of the Subcontractor provided mock-ups used in classroom presentation.

4.0 REQUIREMENTS

General

For any work performed on the Hanford Site or any MSA controlled facility, the provisions of the

On Site Services Special Provisions, will apply to Subcontractor personnel.

4.1 Engineering Requirements

None


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4.2 Environment, Safety, & Health (ES&H) Requirements

The Subcontractor shall exercise a degree of care commensurate with the work and the associated

hazards. The Subcontractor shall ensure that management of safety and environmental functions

and activities is an integral and visible part of the Subcontractor’s work planning and execution

processes. The Subcontractor shall flow down safety and environmental requirements to the lowest

tier Subcontractor performing work on the Hanford site commensurate with the risk and

complexity of the work.

Subcontractors and its lower-tier subcontractors shall be responsible to complete an Employee Job

Task Analysis (EJTA) in accordance with MSC-PRO-11058 for any of the following situations:

For any subcontractor employee who will be on the Hanford Site for more than 30 days

in a year.

For any subcontractor employee who may potentially be exposed to hazards (e.g.

radiological, beryllium, hazardous wastes, noise) while performing in accordance with

the subcontract statement of work.

For any subcontractor employee enrolled in a medical or exposure monitoring

program required by 10 CFR 851, and/or any other applicable federal, state or local

regulation or other obligation.

If any of the above conditions are met, the subcontractor and its lower-tier subcontractor employee

is to have a current approved EJTA prior to that employee beginning work on the Hanford Site.

Buyer’s Safety and Health Procedures are available on the internet at

http://www.hanford.gov/pmm/page.cfm/Construction. The documents on this site are kept current

and are available for Subcontractors and lower-tier Subcontractor use.

4.3 Quality Assurance (QA) Requirements

The work activities for this statement of work shall be performed in accordance with the following

MSA Quality Assurance Program and Procedures:

4.4 Government Property

The Subcontractor will be responsible for managing the Government-owned property as required

in the Subcontract Provisions: None

http://www.hanford.gov/pmm/page.cfm/Construction


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5.0 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Training and Qualifications

Subcontractor shall ensure that its personnel meet and maintain the appropriate training,

qualification and certification requirements.

The following types of training qualifications are required:

Required Qualifications:

A. Ten years’ experience training on fire alarms and fire suppression systems.

B. Ten years’ experience in the fire protection industry.

C. National Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technicians (NICET) certifications in the following areas:

Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems—Level III

Fire Alarm Systems—Level II

Suppression Systems—Level II

5.2 Security and Badging Requirements

For any on site work, see Special Provisions – On Site Services for details.

Subcontractor employees will be required to submit to vehicle searches and not personally carry

or transport certain prohibited articles.

Will the Subcontractor require an access authorization (security clearance)? No

5.3 Work Location / Potential Access Requirements

Work will be performed at the 2721EA/shop/200E facility, Building 609J Training Room, and

may require entry into MO-286//200E building to meet with FSM Engineering staff.


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5.4 Site Access and Work Hours

Hanford personnel at the Hanford Site work a standard 4/10 schedule. The standard work week

consist of ten (10) hours of work between 6:00 am and 4:30 pm, with one-half hour designated as

an unpaid period for lunch, Monday through Thursday.

Work performed outside normal operating hours shall be coordinated and/or approved through the

BTR and/or the Contract Specialist prior to performing the work.

6.0 MEETINGS

Subcontractor shall participate in all meetings as required by the Buyer’s Technical Representative

(BTR).

7.0 DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Deliverables

The Subcontractor shall submit to BTR for approval:

1. Lesson plan with learning objectives in PDF format

2. PowerPoint to be used.

Subcontractor will submit above items 15 days before training begins. BTR will have 3 days to

approve or reject.

Subcontractor shall deliver training as defined within this SOW.

7.2.1 Schedule

Start Date: Anticipated start date is April 1, 2017

Completion Date: September 29, 2019

8.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Reporting Administration Meetings

General purpose of meetings is for the coordination, control, and direction of the Work. In addition

to meetings addressed by this Section, Subcontractor may be required by other Sections and other

Subcontract documents to conduct special-purpose meetings and various safety meetings and

briefings.


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MSA will issue meeting notices and prepare an agenda and minutes for each meeting addressed in

this Section. When applicable, minutes will identify action items, assigned actionees, and due

dates.

KICKOFF MEETING - Before start of the Work, MSA will conduct a conference at a time and Hanford Site location agreed to by Subcontractor and MSA. Invited attendees will

include MSA, Subcontractor, key lower tier subcontractors and others having an interest

in the Work. Purpose of the conference is the coordination of Work start up and

familiarization of project participants with the Work and worksite.

PROGRESS MEETINGS - At the end of every class, MSA may conduct a maximum one hour progress meeting at time and Hanford Site location determined by MSA. Invited

attendees will include MSA, Subcontractor and interested parties to review the class and

determine changes that need to be made.