Portable Gravity-Fed Water Purifier Supply

The contract seeks the supply of LIFESTRAW MISSION 121 (1SM12) gravity-fed water purifiers or functionally equivalent units, each with a 12-liter capacity, a 0.02-micron ultrafiltration membrane, and a minimum treatment lifespan of 18,000 liters, for use by the Government of Colombia. These systems are designed to provide safe drinking water in areas with limited infrastructure, utilizing gravity-based filtration without electricity or pumps, ensuring reliability in remote or emergency settings. The units must meet strict performance standards to guarantee the removal of bacteria, protozoa, and other contaminants to international safety benchmarks. This is a subcontract opportunity posted by the American Embassy in Bogotá under the Department of State, with a response deadline of July 30, 2026, and the North American Industry Classification System code 333310 indicating manufacturing of water and wastewater equipment. The place of performance is not specified beyond the end use in Colombia, and there is no set-aside designation or point of contact listed. Interested parties must submit proposals by the deadline to meet the urgent operational needs of Colombian authorities for portable, high-capacity water purification in underserved regions.