Performance Work Statement

Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Hydrostatic Testing of
Amerex B674 Wheeled Halotron I Fire Extinguishers

1.0 General

1.1. Introduction and Background. Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, maintains a fleet of Amerex Model B674 wheeled Halotron I fire extinguishers used for flightline fire protection. These extinguishers require periodic 12-year hydrostatic testing in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, applicable Compressed Gas Association (CGA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) standards to ensure continued safe service. 1.2. Scope of Work and Objective. The Contractor shall perform hydrostatic testing of eighty-one (81) Amerex B674 wheeled Halotron I fire extinguisher main cylinders and discharge hose assemblies. The objective is to verify the structural integrity of each cylinder and hose assembly through hydrostatic testing so that the Government can safely return the extinguishers to service. The requirement is necessary to maintain operational readiness and compliance with fire protection standards for flight-line safety. 1.3. Period of Performance. The period of performance of this contract begins on or before 15 January 2027. The Contractor shall provide their administrative and logistical plan to the Government Representative and/or Contracting Officer Representative within 7 calendar days of contract award. The plan must detail the Contractor’s course of action, estimation of completion timeline, and proof of sufficient resources and material to conduct the service on the Government facility. If testing is performed aboard MCAS Iwakuni, a suitable working area will be available. If testing is performed at another mutually agreed location, the Contractor shall provide all necessary resources and materials.
1.3.1. Federal Holidays. The contractor shall not be required to provide services on federal holidays unless the holiday is particularly specified otherwise in this PWS. Federal Holiday
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

Occurrence

1 January*

3rd Monday of January
3rd Monday of February
last Monday of May

4 July*

1st Monday of September
2nd Monday of October

11 November*

4th Thursday of November

25 December*

* When a federal holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a holiday by the U.S. government. When a federal