KATADYN DESALINATION, LLC

KATADYN DESALINATION, LLC specializes in the design, manufacture, and delivery of portable and operational desalination and demineralization systems for mission-critical water purification applications. Their core capabilities center on handheld and field-deployable water treatment equipment, including reverse osmosis and ion exchange technologies tailored for military and expeditionary environments. The contractor demonstrates deep technical expertise in compact desalinator systems, ensuring reliable potable water production in austere conditions with minimal power and maintenance requirements. Their products are engineered for rugged field use, emphasizing durability, portability, and rapid deployment—key differentiators for tactical water security operations. The company’s focus on end-to-end system integration, from membrane filtration to manual operation interfaces, positions them as a niche provider of ruggedized water purification hardware for defense and emergency response scenarios. The contractor’s primary customer is the Department of Defense, where they consistently supply specialized water treatment units for field operations, including forward operating bases and maritime missions. Their recurring engagements reflect a trusted supplier relationship for portable desalination hardware, indicating alignment with military logistics and combat support requirements for self-sufficient water sourcing. Operating under NAICS 333310 and 333318, KATADYN DESALINATION, LLC is firmly embedded in the commercial and service industry machinery manufacturing sector, with a vertical specialization in portable water purification systems. They serve a highly technical subset of the defense and public safety markets, where equipment must meet stringent performance and environmental standards without reliance on grid infrastructure. As a small business structured as a 2L entity based in Petaluma, California, the company maintains a focused, agile presence in the federal procurement market. While no formal government certifications are listed, their consistent award history demonstrates proven compliance with defense procurement standards and technical specifications for mission-critical hardware.