SAM #FA520526QB097

Procurement of Katadyn Manual Reverse Osmosis Desalinators for Aircrew Survival Kits

The 35th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) at Misawa Air Base, Japan, part of the Pacific Air Forces under the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to procure Katadyn Manual Reverse Osmosis Desalinators for aircrew survival kits. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces - 35th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) and 35th Contracting Squadron (35 CONS/PKB) at Misawa Air Base, Japan - OEM and Vendor Details: - Katadyn Group is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned; procurement is brand-name justified - Products Requested: - Forty-nine (49) Katadyn Manual Reverse Osmosis Desalinators - Model/Part Numbers: MROD-06-LL1-RES and MROD-06-LL1 - Also referred to as Katadyn Survivor 06 personal desalinization pumps - Lightweight (under 2.5 lbs), compact (under 9.5"x6.5"x2.5"), hand-operable, capable of producing at least 3 liters of water per day - Designed for installation in aircrew survival kits within ejection seats - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Units must withstand storage temperatures up to 110°F - Must be ready to use out of the box - Authorized for installation and use across PACAF per Technical Order 14S-3-51, Table 7.3, and PACAF/A31 waiver - Brand-name justification due to exclusive manufacturing rights held by Katadyn Group - Reliability is critical for pilot survival during emergency egress situations - Shipping is FOB destination to Misawa Air Base, Japan - No explicit contract period or option years; procurement is for a single delivery

Description

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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