Printing or Manufacturing Computer-Aided Design of a Beverage Delivery Device (in-line with Hydration Set-up) with Food Safe Materials
Overview
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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 US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for the printing or manufacturing of computer-aided designs (CAD) for beverage delivery devices with food-safe materials. These devices are intended for use in-line with hydration set-ups. A minimum of 20 complete units are required, which must be water-tight and capable of sustaining a -3.0 psi vacuum. Responses are due by January 28, 2026, at 17:00 EST.
Scope of Work
DEVCOM-SC seeks information on technologies and capabilities to produce beverage delivery devices based on CAD. Key specifications include:
- Fabrication of CAD beverage delivery devices in-line with hydration set-ups using food-safe materials.
- Potential requirement for reverse-engineering or design modifications to ensure functionality and material compatibility.
- Production of a minimum of 20 complete units.
- Devices must be water-tight and maintain a -3.0 psi vacuum for proper operation.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a White Paper electronically to jean.m.trumpis.civ@army.mil and genevieve.h.flock.civ@army.mil.
- Format: Double-spaced, minimum 10 pt font, not exceeding 12 pages (including cover).
- Content:
- Company information (name, CAGE code, mailing address, primary point of contact).
- Discussion of relevant current products/services, proposed alternative products, and implementation experience in industry/Government.
- Details on proposed hardware solutions.
- For foreign companies: plans for working with the US Government (e.g., US subsidiary or partner).
- Supporting documentation (e.g., PowerPoint, spec sheets, test data) is accepted and does not count towards the page limit.
- Additional Information: Provide business size (socioeconomic status), applicable NAICS code, CAGE code, and GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract number if held.
- Certification: Include supporting documentation for safety certifications, government approvals, and test data.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: January 28, 2026, by 17:00 EST
- Published: December 23, 2025
- Agency: Department of the Army, W6QK ACC-APG NATICK
- Place of Performance: Natick, MA
Additional Notes
This is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue an RFP. No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and funding is not currently available. Responses are voluntary, and no reimbursement will be provided for costs incurred. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future RFP. Questions must be submitted via email to the contacts provided by the response deadline; verbal questions will not be accepted. An unattributed Q&A will be published.