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Portable Water Purification System

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Jun 16, 2026 · 21:51 UTC
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This is a Sources Sought notice.

The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.

The Army needs a small business to design and build a portable water purification system for survival kits.

Key Details

The Army needs a portable water purification system that can fit in a survival kit. The system must produce at least 1 liter/hour of potable water from seawater, operate manually, and withstand saltwater immersion and rough handling. The system must also meet military-unique requirements for use in aviation and maritime survival kits.

  • What's the contract structure and timeline?

The notice doesn't say.

  • How will they pick the winner?

The notice doesn't say.

  • When and how do you bid?

Bid by June 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET via SAM.gov.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business is registered in SAM.gov.

Primary point of contact

Name
Karla Crapser
Email
karla.crapser.1@us.af.mil
Phone
(503) 335-4488

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