# Army Advances Liquid Logistics Fielding

The U.S. Army is advancing four petroleum and water logistics systems toward fielding: the Bulk Fuel Distribution System (BFDS), Hippo, Petroleum Expeditionary Analysis Kit (PEAK), and E2FDS. Their planned acquisition objectives range from 25 to 3,118 units. The Army is evaluating accelerated fielding and expanded procurement targets in response to operational demand, and a follow-on production contract is identified for the Hippo potable-water tank. No contract values, solicitation details, or procurement contacts are provided.

- The Hippo follow-on production effort is the clearest identified contracting opportunity; the signal does not specify its schedule, value, or solicitation status.
- Procurement teams and suppliers with petroleum or water distribution equipment relevant to BFDS, Hippo, PEAK, or E2FDS can use the named systems and acquisition objectives to assess potential fit with Army sustainment needs.
- Because the Army is evaluating faster fielding and expanded targets, contractors should distinguish current stated acquisition objectives from possible increases; the signal does not confirm revised quantities or awards for the other systems.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- Product Manager for Petroleum and Water Systems (PdM PAWS)
- Project Manager Expeditionary Energy and Sustainment Systems (PM E2S2)

### 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, PdM PAWS

### Sources
- [PdM PAWS fields modernized liquid logistics systems](https://www.army.mil/article-amp/295809/pdm_paws_fields_modernized_liquid_logistics_systems) - Army.mil