SAM #PANNGB-26-P0000-032980

Procurement of Katadyn Manual Reverse Osmosis Desalinator for Survival Kits

This opportunity involves the procurement of manual reverse osmosis desalinators for military survival kits by the W7NW USPFO Activity ORANG 142, under the National Guard Bureau, Department of Defense. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, National Guard Bureau, W7NW USPFO Activity ORANG 142 - OEM Highlight: - Katadyn is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Products/Requirements: - Manual Reverse Osmosis Desalinator devices - Must be compact and lightweight to fit ACES II survival kits - Capable of converting 11.5–15.5 cups of salt water into potable water per day - Minimum production rate of 1 liter per hour - Manual operation (no external power required) - Approved for survival raft use (FAA or NSN assignment required) - Resistant to saltwater immersion, high pressure, and rough handling - Minimal maintenance and durable for long-term storage in harsh environments - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Devices must be military-unique due to regulatory certification - Strict dimensional and durability standards for aviation and maritime survival - No specific part numbers or quantities are provided in the solicitation.

Description

These devices are compact and lightweight intended to be packed in a survival Kit.  The reverse osmosis device must be able to fit into the inner container rucksack of the ACES II survival kit with the dimensions 2.5” Tall (Flat) x 16.5” Long x 12” Wide. The device must also be able to convert 11.5 – 15.5 cups of salt water into potable water per day. This item must also meet the requirements listed in Technical Order 14S1-3-51 table 7-10 as an optional component.

Features Required:• Produce at least 1 liter/hour of potable water from seawater • Operate manually, requiring no external power • Be approved for survival raft use (e.g., FAA, NSN assignment) • Withstand saltwater immersion, high pressure, and rough handling • Fit within a compact kit footprint • Require minimal maintenance and survive storage in harsh environments These requirements are military-unique due to regulatory certification for use in aviation/maritime survival kits. Commercial camping filters and consumer desalination systems do not meet Reverse Osmosis (RO) capacity, durability, or certification requirements. Long lead items include the patented RO membranes and specialized seals.

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