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This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a federal contract opportunity.

The contracting activity is 35 CONS/PKB seeking 49 water desalinator units for the OSS Katadyn Desalinator project. The required product specifications include hand-operabl units weighing less than 2.5 lbs, with dimensions under 5.5" x 5" x 2.5", capable of operating at storage temperatures up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit, producing a minimum of 3 liters of water per day, and ready for immediate use from the box. The purpose is to provide drinkable, purified water for pilots in contingent environments. The estimated contract cost is redacted. The contracting officer, 1st Lt. Kade N. Forrester, determined on April 27, 2026, that only a single source is reasonably available under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

The justification for single-source procurement centers on the P/N MROD-06-LL1 Survival Kit Components requirement mandated by Technical Order 1451-3-51, with approval required from the respective MAJCOM. The current Air Force-approved desalination option (MROD-06) has demonstrated an 80% failure rate. Katadyn Group and its subsidiaries are identified as the exclusive sole-source global manufacturers for all Aquifer and MROD units and subcomponents, with a Sole Source MFR waiver received from the USG. Market research identified 23 CONS as a prior purchaser of 16 Katadyn Survivors (model 06-LL1 RES) units with an effective award date of May 21, 2025. Competitors identified in market research include Katadyn Desalination and Quantico Tactical Incorporated. The contracting office commits to continuous research and competition promotion while reviewing the PACAF waiver for currency prior to future purchases.