325th OSS Water Purification System (MROD)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure water purification systems for Tyndall AFB, FL. The government is seeking to acquire 32 units of the Katadyn MROD Survivor-06-LL1-RES (P/N MROD-06LL1-RES, NSN 4610-01-313-6085) as mandated by Technical Order (T.O.) 14S-3-51. This specific model is required for use in emergency life raft kits for aircrew survival following an ejection or egress over water, due to its critical life-saving reliability.

• Item: Water Purification System, P/N MROD-06LL1-RES

• Quantity: 32 Each

• Mandate: Must comply with specifications in T.O. 14S-3-51, Table 7.10.

• Documentation: Offerors must provide product literature or specification sheets confirming compliance.

• Contract Type: To be determined, awarded to the responsible offeror providing the best value to the government based on technical capability and price.

• Delivery: 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Inspection/Acceptance: Destination/Destination.

• Delivery Location: 1141 Florida Ave STE 12, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403.

• Solicitation Number: FA481926QA004

• Questions Due: No later than 1300 CST, 17 February 2026 (email preferred).

• Offers Due: No later than 1300 CST, 25 February 2026 (email preferred).

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value, considering technical capability and price.

• Applicable Clauses: FAR Subpart 12.6, FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation), FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions).

• Set-Aside: Total small business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 333310 - Commercial and service Industry Machinery.

• Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no written solicitation will be issued.

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

• Attachments include FAR Provisions and Clauses, T.O. 14S1-3-51 Table 7-10, and Single Source Justification.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document lists and provides the full text for various clauses and provisions that are incorporated by reference into the solicitation. These clauses are essential for understanding the terms and conditions of any resulting contract.

• Clauses Incorporated by Reference: A comprehensive list of FAR and DFARS clauses with their numbers, alteration/development numbers, titles, and the year/month of their last revision.
• Full Text Clauses: Several key clauses are provided in full text for immediate review, including:
  • 252.204-7017: Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.
  • 252.225-7000: Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate.
  • 252.232-7006: Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.
  • 252.252-2: Clauses Incorporated by Reference.
  • 252.252-6: Authorized Deviations in Clauses.
  • 252.211-7003: Item Unique Identification and Valuation.

Bidders must carefully review all incorporated clauses and the full-text clauses to understand their obligations, requirements, and potential impacts on their proposals and contract performance. Key areas of focus include:

• Telecommunications Restrictions: Understand the prohibition on acquiring covered defense telecommunications equipment or services.
• Buy American Act: Be prepared to certify compliance with domestic sourcing requirements.
• Payment Procedures: Familiarize yourself with the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for submitting payment requests and receiving reports.
• Item Identification: Understand the requirements for unique item identification and valuation for delivered items.
• Representations and Certifications: Ensure all required representations and certifications are accurately completed.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Table 7-10. Optional Items (Items not listed must be approved by MAJCOM in writing) - Continued", appears to be a list of optional items that may be procured under the contract. It provides nomenclature, National Stock Numbers (NSN), and part numbers for various survival, safety, and equipment items.

• Nomenclature: Describes the item (e.g., "Demineralizer, Water, Ion Exchange", "Knife Combat, w/Sheath", "Fire Starting Tool, Magnesium").
• NSN: National Stock Number, a 13-digit code used to identify specific items in the federal supply system.
• Part Number: Manufacturer or supplier-specific part number.
• Notes: May contain additional information or approval requirements (e.g., "Local Purchase", "As required").

This attachment is relevant to bidders as it details optional equipment that may be part of the overall contract. Bidders should review this list to understand the full scope of potential items that could be ordered, which may impact their pricing, logistics, and overall proposal strategy if these items are to be included or considered.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the procurement of water purification systems.

• Section A: General Contract Information: Identifies the contracting activity (325th Contracting Squadron), project name (Water Purification System- MROD-06LL1-RES), and confirms it is not a Bridge Action.
• Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required: Details the requirement for 32 each of the Katadyn MROD Survivor-06-LL1-RES water purification systems for emergency life raft kits. It specifies the system is critical for aircrew survival and will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract.
• Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name: States that the Katadyn MROD is the only approved system for the aircrew survival kit assembly per Technical Order (T.O.) 14S-3-51, Table 7.10, making it a mandated brand-name purchase.
• Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition: Indicates that market research revealed multiple distributors for this brand-name, and the requirement is expected to be competed as a small business set-aside.
• Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards: Mentions that future market research will be conducted, but the requirement is expected to continue as a brand-name acquisition.
• Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination: The Contracting Officer has determined that only a single source is reasonably available in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

This document explains the rationale for a single-source or brand-name acquisition of specific water purification systems. While it indicates potential for a small business set-aside among distributors of this brand, it highlights that the requirement is for a specific, approved item (Katadyn MROD Survivor-06-LL1-RES) mandated by technical order. Bidders interested in this opportunity should focus on their ability to supply this exact item.