B1825 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

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Background This contract is issued by the United States Air Force for the upgrade and inspection of the lightning protection system (LPS) at Building 1825, Malmstrom Air Force Base, MT. The goal of this contract is to ensure that the LPS meets current standards as specified in NFPA 780 Chapter 8, thereby enhancing safety and compliance with regulatory requirements. Work Details The contractor is required to provide all items, articles, materials, operations, or methods necessary for the completion of the lightning protection system upgrade and inspection. Specific tasks include: - Upsizing existing LPS system cables to AWG 4/0 (approximately ½”) copper to meet code requirements. - Replacing a small quantity of frayed cable. - Conducting an inspection compliant with NFPA 780. - Performing acceptance testing of the LPS at Building 1825 per Uniform Facilities Criteria (UFC), which includes identifying and inspecting all test points for grounding system connections and bonds, providing a sketch with identified test points, testing each grounding system connection or bond, recording resistance measurements, and submitting results along with a UL Lightning Protection Inspection Certificate certified to NFPA 780 Chapter 8. The contractor must also provide a detailed report of work accomplished along with hard copy and digital CD formats of acceptance testing results. Place of Performance The construction projects will be performed at Building 1825, Malmstrom Air Force Base, MT.