MROD Desalinator

Other / Unclassified

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Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Chapter 7, "Components," outlines the minimum components required for a Survival Vest/Parachute Spacer Kit. It details general requirements for component installation, inspection, and specific components with their associated National Stock Numbers (NSN), Part Numbers, and quantities.

• General Requirements: Components listed in minimum tables are mandatory; others are optional and require Major Command approval. Considerations for size, weight, and egress are noted. Items prone to spillage must be bagged. Technical guidance and baseline equipment requirements are determined by designated aircraft program offices.
• Inspection Types: Includes Special Inspection, Preflight/Screening Inspection, and Periodic Inspection. If specific requirements are not identified, AFE technicians will inspect for general serviceability.
• Minimum Components Table (Table 7-1): Lists specific components such as Radio Set, AN/PRQ-7A w/Battery or Beacon, Distress (Survival Kit Electronic Signaling Device (SKED)) or PRC-648 w/Battery, along with their NSNs, Part Numbers, and required quantities.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the specific components that constitute the minimum requirements for the Survival Vest/Parachute Spacer Kit. It informs potential vendors about the exact parts, their identification numbers, and quantities needed, which is essential for accurate proposal preparation, kitting, and ensuring compliance with the government's specifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Table 7-3. T-9/AC-9/LRU-1/P Survival Kit Minimum Components - Continued," lists the required components for a survival kit. It serves as a detailed inventory and specification for these items.

• Nomenclature: Lists the name of each survival kit component (e.g., Life Raft Repair Kit, Knife, Pocket Cutter, Blanket, Survival).
• NSN (National Stock Number): Provides the unique identifier for each component.
• Notes: Contains specific details or conditions related to certain components, such as authorized alternatives or installation requirements.
• Part Number: Lists the manufacturer's part number for the component.
• Quantity: Specifies the number of units required for each component.
• Notes Section: Provides important context and clarifications regarding the use, approval, and substitution of certain items, including authorized survival radios, conditions for component deviation, and approved local purchase items.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the exact specifications and quantities of survival kit components required. It informs procurement decisions, ensures compliance with kit requirements, and highlights any flexibility in sourcing (e.g., approved local purchases or equivalent items). Bidders must ensure their proposed solutions or offerings align with this detailed component list.

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification

This document justifies a sole source (brand name) acquisition for 24 Katadyn Survivor 06-LL-RES Life Raft Survival Desalinators. The acquisition is for a new, firm-fixed-price contract.

• 24 Life Raft Survivor Desalinators (Katadyn Survivor 06-LL-RES model).

• Must be hand-operable.

• Weigh less than 2.5 lbs.

• Dimensions less than 5"x8"x3".

• Resistant to storage temperatures up to 110 degrees F.

• Produce at least 5 gallons of water per day.

• Usable out of the box.

• Must conform to Survival Kit Components and Survival Kit Container Assembly Technical Order (T.O) 145-3-51, Table 7.4. The 06-LL model is required due to its configuration fitting in the lift rafts used by the 347th OSS, unlike the 35-LA model.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Funding Level: Between SAT and $750K.

• Estimated Contract Cost: Not explicitly stated, but within the > SAT and < $750K range.

• This is a justification for sole source procurement, not a solicitation for proposals.

• The justification cites FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source) as the statutory authority.

• This requirement will be completed as a small business set-aside.

• Market research was conducted in FY25, including a sources sought posted on 10 December 2024. Multiple vendors indicated capability to provide the requirement.

• The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable due to expected competition among small business distributors of the brand name product.

• Any item not listed in T.O 14S-3-51 requires approval by the applicable MAJCOM.