Katadyn Manual Reverse Osmosis Desalinators (MROD)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA520526QB097
- Agency
-
Pacific Air Forces
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
- PSC
- 4610 Water Purification Equipment
- Place of performance
- Misawa AB Aomori 96316 Japan
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Pacific Air Forces' 35th Contracting Squadron seeks quotations for forty-nine Katadyn Manual Reverse Osmosis Desalinators (model MROD-06-LL1-RES), with quotes due by 0900 hours JST on July 1, 2026 (2000 hours EST on June 30). This is a brand-name sole-source procurement justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1); Katadyn Group and its subsidiaries are the exclusive global manufacturers of MROD units and subcomponents, with a Sole Source Manufacturer waiver from USG. Full and open competition is precluded.
Place of performance is Misawa Air Base, Japan (Ushirokubo-125-7 Misawa, Aomori 033-0022). The 35th Operational Support Squadron requires these water purification systems for aircrew survival kits contained within ejection seats. The desalinators are authorized per Technical Order 14S-3-51, Table 7.3, and PACAF/A31 waiver for installation and use in aircrew survival kits across Pacific Air Forces.
Equipment specifications require hand-operable units weighing less than 2.5 pounds, dimensions under 5.5" × 5" × 2.5", operational 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. Prior market research identified 23 CONS as a previous purchaser of 16 units (model 06-LL1 RES) with an effective award date of May 21, 2025.
Offerors must be registered in SAM, provide CAGE code and Unique Entity ID, include unit and extended pricing, and cover all shipping costs via F.O.B. Destination to Misawa. Award will be made to the responsible vendor offering the best overall price. Quotations submitted through 2d Lt Min Kang (min.kang.10@us.af.mil) will incorporate standard FAR and DFARS clauses, including electronic invoicing via WAWF.
Notice text
35 OSS based in Misawa AB, Japan, requires forty-nine (49) water purification systems. The Katadyn model, MROD-06-LL1-RES, is a lightweight water source solution that supports flying operations and is used as survival kits contained within the ejection seats. Its reliability is critical to pilot survival in times of emergency egress. IAW Technical Order (T.O.) 14S-3-51, Table 7.3, and a waiver provided by PACAF/A31, the Katadyn MROD is authorized for install and utilization in aircrew survival kits across PACAF.
Please review the attached RFQ & Brand Name Justficiation. Additionally, kindly fill in applicable fields on the attached RFQ and submit a quote by 0900 hours on 1 Jul 2026 (JST) / 2000 hours on 30 Jun 2026 (EST).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| redacted brand name JA.pdf | ||
| RFQ - FA520526QB097 - OSS MRODs.pdf |
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