Manual Reverse Osmosis Filter
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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, specifically the 28th Contracting Squadron at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, is soliciting quotes for 84 Manual Reverse Osmosis Filters. This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, 100% set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Quotes are due by March 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for eighty-four (84) Manual Reverse Osmosis Devices (MROD-6), NSN 4610-01-313-6085. These must be KATADYN brand, Part Number 8021418, factory-sealed, unused, and include standard manufacturer's warranties. These devices are critical for equipping ACES II survival kits for the 28th Bomb Wing's B-1 aircraft, ensuring aircrew survivability. Delivery is required to Ellsworth AFB, SD, specifically to (M)Sgt Kyler Walton & TSgt Howard King at 1956 Scot Dr Suite 201, no later than April 10, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: FA469026Q0014
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Acquisition Procedures: FAR Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- NAICS Code: 333310 (Size Standard: 1000 Employees)
- Questions Due: February 27, 2026, 3:00 PM MDT
- Quotes Due: March 2, 2026, 3:00 PM MDT
- Delivery Date: On or before April 10, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and represents the best value to the Government. Evaluation will be based on Price and Technical Capability, with technical capability assessed for an "Acceptable" rating, followed by ranking based on Total Evaluated Price.
Quotes must be submitted via email to 2nd Lt Christian Depollar (christian.depollar.2@us.af.mil) and Mr. Joshua Johnson (joshua.johnson.233@us.af.mil). The subject line must be: Quote_FA469026Q0014_Reverse Osmosis. Required documents include a completed and signed SF 1449, all signed amendments, necessary product information, and a cover letter detailing any exceptions.
Additional Notes
A Brand Name Justification (Attachment 3) indicates that Katadyn Desalinations LLC is the sole manufacturer of the required device, which is authorized by Technical Order 1451-3-51 and meets critical military specifications for an urgent operational requirement. Efforts to obtain competition confirmed Katadyn as the only producer. Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).