Carbohydrate Electrolyte Delivery Device Integrated with Personal Hydration (in-line with Hydration Set-up) with Food Safe Materials
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) is conducting a Sources Sought Announcement to identify potential individual equipment for the delivery of carbohydrate electrolyte beverages in-line with individual hydration systems, manufactured with food contact safe materials. This is a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry capabilities. Responses are due by 5 PM EDT on May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
DEVCOM-SC is seeking individual equipment that meets the following specifications:
- Carbohydrate electrolyte beverage delivery equipment made with food contact safe materials.
- Compatibility with individual hydration systems without contamination or backflow.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties are requested to submit a White Paper (not exceeding 12 pages, including cover, minimum 10 pt font, double-spaced) covering:
- Company information (name, CAGE code, mailing address, primary point of contact).
- Discussion of relevant current products/services, alternative products, and implementation experience.
- Proposed hardware used in the solution.
- For foreign companies, discussion on future collaboration with the US Government.
- Additional documentation (e.g., PowerPoint, product sheets, test data) is accepted and not included in the page count.
- Supporting documentation for safety certification, government approval, and test data.
- Cost information. All documentation should be submitted as MS Word, Adobe PDF, MS PowerPoint, Visio, or MS Excel files.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, by 5 PM EDT
- Published: April 18, 2026
- Notice Identifier: 1436d68bc6d247648189e407634f9285
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation or a promise to issue an RFP. No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred by respondents. Not responding does not preclude participation in future solicitations. Questions for clarification must be emailed to the contacts below by 5 PM EDT on May 4, 2026.
Contact Information
- Submissions & Questions: jean.m.trumpis.civ@army.mil and genevieve.h.flock.civ@army.mil
- Primary Contact: Genevieve Flock