Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- M67854-26-I-5331
- Agency
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Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 33331 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- PSC
- 4610 Water Purification Equipment
- Place of performance
- Quantico, Virginia 22134, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Marine Corps is conducting market research via Request for Information (RFI 26I5331) for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Units (ROWPU) to replace the legacy Tactical Water Purification System, with responses due by July 23, 2026. The Marine Corps anticipates a procurement of 145 ROWPU systems under a potential 5-year Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract, but this RFI is for market research only and will not result in contract award or government payment.
The required ROWPU must produce a minimum of 1,000 gallons per hour from seawater (45,000 ppm total dissolved solids) with an objective of 1,500 gallons per hour, and 1,500 gallons per hour from brackish or freshwater sources. Power consumption must not exceed 30 kilowatts (threshold) or 15 kilowatts (objective). The system must be transportable on a single 463L pallet and internally transportable on C-130 and C-17 aircraft with setup time of two hours maximum (threshold) or one hour (objective). Operating temperature range is 33 degrees Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, with Mean Time Between Operational Mission Failure of at least 350 hours (threshold) or 700 hours (objective) and Mean Time To Repair of four hours (threshold) or two hours (objective). The envisioned system will support expeditionary forces conducting Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations and the full range of military operations including combat support and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief. Responses limited to five pages must be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist Jamie Fullinwider at jamie.fullinwider@usmc.mil. Questions must be submitted in writing by July 7, 2026; no industry day is planned.
Notice text
This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify sources capable of providing a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU) that can purify over 1,2200 gallons of water per hour.
The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to pay for the information solicited. The information provided will be used to assess market capabilities and refine future requirements.
Description
The Product Manager Engineer Systems, Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC), is conducting market research for potential sources of a ROWPU. This system is intended to replace the legacy Tactical Water Purification System (TWPS).
The envisioned ROWPU will be a critical enabler for expeditionary forces, particularly those executing Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO), where success hinges on mobile, self-sufficient, and logistically light units. By producing potable water at the point of need, the ROWPU directly increases operational tempo while reducing the vulnerability of extended logistical supply lines. The system will be used across the full range of military operations, from combat support to Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR).
The ROWPU must address the deficiencies of the legacy system by being more supportable, reliable, and capable. It should be significantly lighter, have lower power requirements, and deliver enhanced performance, particularly in saltwater environments.
The Marine Corps anticipates a procurement of 145 ROWPU systems under a potential 5-year Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI_26I5331_ROWPU__062326.pdf |
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