Manual Reverse Osmosis Filter
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 Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought for 84 Katadyn Manual Reverse Osmosis Devices (MROD-06-LL1-RES) to outfit Survival Kits at Ellsworth AFB, SD. This is for market analysis to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a possible future acquisition. Responses are due February 13, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
Ellsworth AFB requires 84 military-grade, hand-operated desalinators capable of purifying salty, brackish, or freshwater. The specific part number requested is MROD-06-LL1-RES. Interested parties are encouraged to provide information on their capabilities to supply these items or propose alternative solutions that meet the required specifications.
Opportunity Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Notice Identifier: ebf5ec0083ee4b1483e8392731ceea1a
- Product/Service Code: 4610 (Water Purification Equipment)
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
- Place of Performance: Ellsworth AFB, SD 57706, United States
- Set-Aside: Not specified (for market research to determine future strategy)
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 07:00 AM EST
- Published: February 3, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested companies capable of providing the required items are invited to submit a complete capabilities package. This package should include:
- Company name, address, POC, phone, email, website, and CAGE Code.
- Company's business size and/or socioeconomic status (e.g., Small Business, 8A, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
- A positive statement of intent to bid as a prime contractor.
- Joint Venture, Partnering Agreement, or Mentor-Protégé information (if applicable).
- A listing of government contracts held over the last three years.
- Confirmation if a small business intends to submit as a prime.
- Explanation of critical criteria distinguishing the company's capabilities.
Important Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice only; no award will be made, and no solicitation is available at this time. Do not submit quotations or cost data. Responses are strictly voluntary, and no reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information. All communication must be in writing and submitted electronically to the specified email addresses.
Contact:
- Primary: 2nd LT Christian Depollar (christian.depollar.2@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Joshua Johnson (joshua.johnson.233@us.af.mil)