Procurement and Supply of AFFF Foam Compound for Aviation Fire Safety

Supply and delivery of ICAO-compliant AFFF 6% foam compound for firefighting at Nepal's airports, procured for CAAN's Rescue and Fire Fighting Department.

ClientRescue and Fire Fighting Department, CAAN
LocationBabarmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal
CompletedNov 2023
Duration1 year and 4 months

Project Overview

Overview

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), through its Rescue and Fire Fighting Department, procured Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF 6%) compound for firefighting use at Nepal's airports. The project, reference R3091, was carried out for the department at Babarmahal, Kathmandu, and was completed on 1 November 2023 over a duration of 1 year and 4 months.

Scope & Deliverables

  • Supply and delivery of AFFF 6% foam compound in 20-25 liter containers.
  • Compliance with international standards: ICAO, EN, BS, and NFPA specifications.
  • Certified quality assurance through independent laboratory test reports.
  • Technical specifications met: expansion ratio of 6:1 to 10:1, drainage time exceeding 3 minutes, viscosity below 200 mm/s, and pH range of 6 to 8.5.
  • Supporting documentation provided, including manufacturer catalogs, brochures, and quality management system certificates.
  • Compatibility confirmed with dry chemical powders for combined firefighting use.

Outcome

The AFFF 6% foam compound was supplied to CAAN's Rescue and Fire Fighting Department, meeting ICAO, EN, BS, and NFPA specifications and the stated expansion ratio, drainage time, viscosity, and pH parameters. The project was completed on 1 November 2023, after a duration of 1 year and 4 months, equipping CAAN facilities and airports with foam compound compliant with international firefighting standards.