Water Quality Analysis Set

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting a sources sought notice to identify potential suppliers for the Water Quality Analysis Set - Purification (WQAS-P), a portable, self-contained analytical instrument designed to test and monitor water quality in field conditions. The WQAS-P is classified under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC 6630 (Chemical Analysis Instruments), and incorporates Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components capable of measuring temperature, chlorine, pH, turbidity, and total dissolved solids concentration. The set must be watertight, airtight, dustproof, and crush-resistant, with the primary objective of verifying that water produced from the Lightweight Water Purifier meets Tri-Service Standards as outlined in Technical Bulletin Medical 577. The government does not currently possess the technical data package, detailed drawings, or performance specifications for this item and is canvassing the industry to identify alternative sources beyond the current supplier. The deadline for interested contractors to respond to this sources sought notice is close of business on February 17, 2026.

Highland Engineering, Inc. (CAGE Code 0AK83) is currently identified as the incumbent source for the Water Quality Analysis Set (NSN 6630-01-477-2395, Part Number 701-WQAS-P). This procurement is structured as a 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) long-term contract with a minimum purchase of 4 units and a maximum of 98 units over the contract period. No set-aside designation has been applied to this opportunity, meaning it is open to all qualified commercial and government contractors. While the specific award value has not been disclosed in the sources sought notice, the estimated procurement volume of up to 98 units over five years provides potential for significant revenue depending on unit pricing. Interested suppliers should prepare comprehensive responses demonstrating their capability to manufacture or supply this specialized water quality analysis equipment in accordance with required specifications and Tri-Service Standards.