# Army Plans Hippo Water System Production

The Army reports fielding milestones for four modernized fuel and water sustainment systems, with acquisition objectives ranging from 25 to 3,118 units and full operating capability timelines spanning FY2030 to FY2039. The clearest production opportunity is a planned follow-on contract for the Hippo 2,000-gallon potable water system, with an acquisition objective of 3,118 units and full operating capability expected by FY2030. The Army is also evaluating accelerated fielding strategies and expanded procurement targets, creating potential changes to production demand across the program portfolio.

- Companies supplying water and fuel distribution equipment can use the stated quantities and timelines to inform production-capacity and teaming plans; the Hippo follow-on is the clearest identified production opportunity.
- The Army has not provided a contract value, solicitation number, or procurement contact for the planned Hippo contract. Contractors should use Army acquisition channels for solicitation and production information.
- The Army’s consideration of accelerated fielding and expanded targets could affect quantities or schedules; industry stakeholders should account for that possibility when planning resources.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- Portfolio Acquisition Executive Agile Sustainment and Ammunition (PAE AS&A)
- Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM)
- Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM)

### Key Quotes
> Given the intense operational demand signal across the enterprise, the Army is evaluating accelerated fielding strategies and expanded procurement targets to close readiness gaps ahead of schedule.
> — Suzanne Archibald, Deputy Product Manager, PAWS

### Sources
- [DVIDS - News - PdM PAWS fields modernized liquid logistics systems](https://www.dvidshub.net/news/575985/pdm-paws-fields-modernized-liquid-logistics-systems) - DVIDS