Pre-Solicitation Notice - Katadyn Manual Reverse Osmosis Desalinator
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 Army, under the Department of Defense, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the procurement of 30 Katadyn Manual Reverse Osmosis Desalinator (MROD-06-LL1-RES) units. These desalinators are identified as an optional component in Technical Order 14S1-3-51 table 7-10. This notice serves to inform potential vendors of an upcoming formal solicitation.
Scope of Work
The required Katadyn Manual Reverse Osmosis Desalinator units must meet the following key performance and operational criteria:
- Produce at least 1 liter/hour of potable water from seawater.
- Operate manually, requiring no external power.
- Be approved for survival raft use (e.g., FAA, NSN assignment).
- Withstand saltwater immersion, high pressure, and rough handling.
- Fit within a compact kit footprint.
- Require minimal maintenance and survive storage in harsh environments.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
- Office: W7NW USPFO ACTIVITY ORANG 142
- Product/Service Code: 4620 (Water Distillation Equipment, Marine And Industrial)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published Date: June 4, 2026
- Response Date: June 19, 2026 (This is the response date for the pre-solicitation notice).
Additional Information
This is a pre-solicitation notice, indicating an upcoming formal solicitation. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the release of the full solicitation. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Karla Crapser, who can be reached at karla.crapser.1@us.af.mil or 503-335-4537.