Printing or Manufacturing Computer-Aided Design of a Beverage Delivery Device (in-line with Hydration Set-up) with Food Safe Materials
ID: W911QY26BEVERAGEDEVICEType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICKNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

PSC

FOOD PRODUCTS MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT (3605)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/50dfa65c7dd94e878d0b17e954f5caad/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC), is seeking information from potential sources for the printing or manufacturing of a computer-aided design of a beverage delivery device that aligns with hydration setups, utilizing food-safe materials. The requirement includes the fabrication of at least 20 complete units that must be watertight and capable of maintaining a -3.0 psi vacuum for proper functionality. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the safety and efficiency of hydration solutions for military personnel. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses electronically by 5:00 PM EST on January 28, 2026, to the designated contacts, Genevieve Flock and Jean Trumpis, with no funding currently available for this sources sought announcement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Genevieve Flock
    genevieve.h.flock.civ@army.mil
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