Commercial Items for 3k Tactical Water Purification System
ID: W911SR-25-R-TWPSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21010-5424, USA

NAICS

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

PSC

QUALITY CONTROL- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (H146)

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https://sam.gov/opp/07a98303e9af43eaa2e9e04f6ab7e236/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of a new 3k Tactical Water Purification System (TWPS). This system is intended to produce potable water from various sources, including those contaminated with chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) agents, and will replace an outdated unit that has been in service for over thirty years. The procurement aims to secure high-volume commercial items, including military hardware, electrical components, and water pumps, with potential orders exceeding 10,000 units and a total value of up to $75 million over five years. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities and relevant information electronically by March 14, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Aiden Witt at aiden.b.witt.civ@army.mil or Emily McGill at emily.c.mcgill.civ@army.mil.

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    Aiden Witt
    aiden.b.witt.civ@army.mil
    Emily McGill
    emily.c.mcgill.civ@army.mil
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    TWPS RFI Attachment.pdf
    The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry input on procurement capabilities for a new 3k Tactical Water Purification System (TWPS). This system is designed to produce potable water from various sources, including those with CBRN contamination, and will replace a legacy unit that has been in service for over thirty years. The RFI requests that vendors provide information on their ability to procure high-volume commercial items ranging from military hardware and electrical components to water pumps and miscellaneous materials, with potential orders exceeding 10,000 units and total values of up to $75 million over five years. Vendors must demonstrate their capacity to meet strict timelines, adapt to changes in specifications, and deliver items to multiple locations within the Continental U.S. Interested firms must submit their capabilities and relevant information electronically by March 14, 2025. Importantly, this RFI is for planning purposes only, with no financial obligations on the part of the government, emphasizing market research rather than soliciting proposals or contracts.
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