Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

Building 513 currently does not have a lightning protection system or secondary earth electrode subsystem. The purpose of this project is to install a lightning protection system (LPS) and secondary e... Building 513 currently does not have a lightning protection system or secondary earth electrode subsystem. The purpose of this project is to install a lightning protection system (LPS) and secondary earth electrode subsystem in accordance with the NFPA 780 Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems. This LPS and secondary earth electrode subsystem will encompass all sections of Building 513. In addition to the LPS and earth electrode subsystem, surge protection devices (SPDs) must also be installed at all electrical service entrances servicing Building 513 in accordance with UFC 3-520-01 and NFPA 780. Refer to UFC 3-520-01 for SPD requirements. Building 513 houses many critical work centers including several avionics shops, 62A/B Elec/Instruments, 62E Generator shop, 63D/E Radar, 64D Flir/Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS), 64C CASS, 65B CASS, 67A Calibration and 610/69B Solider & Instruments; as well as 51A/B F Airframes, 51C Weld shop, 51D Machine shop, 51G Engraving, 51E Tire shop, 51F Composite, 52A Hydraulic, 52B Brake & Strut, 71A Armament equipment, 71B/C Gun shop and 71D Racks & Launcher repair. The roof of Building 513 is currently equipped with a stainless steel gutter system. Building 513 is approximately 150,000 sq. ft., with a roof perimeter length of approximately 2,400' and approximately 95 stacks, vents, fans and other equipment mounted on the roof and walls and adjacent to Building 513 that must be bonded to the new LPS. Building 513 is serviced by approximately seven individual transformers.