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Katadyn Manual Reverse Osmosis Desalinators (MROD)
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The 35th Operational Support Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, is seeking forty-nine Katadyn MROD-06-LL1-RES manual reverse osmosis desalination units for installation in ejection seat survival kits used by aircrew. These lightweight, hand-operable purification systems must weigh less than 2.5 pounds, measure under 9.5 x 6.5 x 2.5 inches, operate effectively at storage temperatures up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit, and produce at least three liters of potable water per day, all while being ready for immediate use. The requirement is sole source, justified under Technical Order 14S-3-51 and an authorized waiver from PACAF/A31, ensuring compliance with established aircrew survival standards. The solicitation, numbered FA520526QB097, issued by the Department of Defense under NAICS Code 221310, mandates strict adherence to the exact brand and model specified, with no substitutions permitted. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management, submit complete responses including descriptive literature with all modifications clearly marked, and provide their estimated delivery time. Proposals are due by 0900 hours JST on 1 July 2026, or 2000 hours EST on 30 June 2026. All quotations must include shipping costs directly to Misawa Air Base under F.O.B. Destination terms, and delivery must be made to the designated APO addresses specified in the solicitation. Payment processing is governed by Wide Area Workflow, requiring invoices and receiving reports to be submitted using the designated DoDAACs: F87700 for pay, FA5205 for issue and admin, and F3D1E1 for inspection and ship-to. Contractors must comply with multiple federal acquisition regulations, including prohibitions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, trafficking in persons, security exclusions, and the acquisition of prohibited telecommunications equipment, all under Deviation 2026-O0038. Additional requirements include adherence to the Buy American Act, safeguarding covered defense information under DFARS 252.204-7012, and avoiding hexavalent chromium. Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose offer meets all technical and administrative requirements at the lowest price providing the best value to the government. Failure to meet any pass/fail gate—SAM registration
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Misawa AB, JP-02, 96316, JPNSet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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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).
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