Pre-Solicitation Notice - Katadyn Manual Reverse Osmosis Desalinator

The contract involves the procurement of 30 units of the Katadyn Manual Reverse Osmosis Desalinator, model MROD-06-LL1-RES, which is identified as an optional component in Technical Order 14S1-3-51. These desalinators must be capable of manually producing at least one liter of potable water per hour from seawater without requiring external power. They need to be approved for use in survival rafts, meeting relevant aviation and military standards, and must be robust enough to endure saltwater immersion, high pressure, rough handling, and harsh storage environments. Additionally, these devices should be compact to fit within a designated kit footprint and require minimal maintenance. The solicitation, posted by the Department of Defense office in Portland, Oregon, falls under NAICS code 423910 and is a pre-solicitation notice with a response deadline set for mid-June 2026. The contract focuses on supplying reliable, durable, and efficient manual desalinators intended to support survival scenarios, especially in maritime conditions. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Karla Crapser, providing a direct communication line for interested parties. The procurement emphasizes readiness and resilience in harsh conditions with strict quality and operational requirements.