In Cooperation with Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM SCIE) and the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center
\n\nSECTION 1 - Overview
\n\n1.1 Background and Introduction
\n\nThe U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center is conducting a market investigation to identify products and technologies for individual Soldier water purification. This effort focuses on capabilities for the reduction or removal of Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs) and Toxic Industrial Materials (TIMs) from any indigenous fresh water sources.
\n\n\n\nThis Request for Information (RFI) seeks to identify suppliers of water treatment technologies that meet Buy American Act requirements and can be integrated with current and future equipment, such as the Individual Water Treatment Device (IWTD) and MOLLE Hydration System. Information gathered will be used for planning purposes to address military water purification needs. Respondents are encouraged to submit alternative technical approaches or product solutions that vary from the listed specifications, as long as they meet or exceed the core capability requirement.
\n\nThis is a Sources Sought Announcement for information and planning purposes only. It is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not constitute a commitment by the U.S. Government.
\n\n1.2 Project Problem Statement
\n\nThe DEVCOM Soldier Center is interested in products and technologies that meet or have the potential to meet the following key performance parameters for individual water purification. Respondents should provide actual, demonstrated product performance for each parameter, including where performance does not meet specifications listed below:
\n\nSECTION 2 - RFI Procedures
\n\nThis RFI is issued to identify interested sources and gather information on market capabilities. Participation is voluntary, and the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding. Failure to respond does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.gov.
\n\nSECTION 3 - Instructions for Information Submissions
\n\n3.1 General Guidelines
\n\na. Unnecessarily elaborate brochures are not desired.
\n\nb. Submissions must be sent electronically via email as instructed below.
\n\nc. The Government will not pay for any information, administrative costs, or product samples submitted in response to this notice. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
\n\n3.2 Information Package Contents
\n\nInterested parties are invited to submit responses detailing their products, technologies, and capabilities. The submission should include:
\n\n3.3 Information Package Submission
\n\nResponses shall be submitted via e-mail to the following points of contact (POCs):
\n\nResponses must be submitted no later than 12 November 2026 by 5:00 p.m. EST. Responses received after this time may not be considered. The subject line shall read: “Response to IWTD TIC/TIM RFI, [Vendor’s Business Name]”
\n\nSECTION 5 - Government Points of Contact
\n\nAny questions for clarification may be emailed to the POCs listed below no later than 12 November 2026 by 5:00 p.m. EST. Verbal questions will not be accepted.
\n\nIn Cooperation with Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM SCIE) and the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center
\n\nSECTION 1 - Overview
\n\n1.1 Background and Introduction
\n\nThe U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center is conducting a market investigation to identify products and technologies for individual Soldier water purification. This effort focuses on capabilities for the reduction or removal of Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs) and Toxic Industrial Materials (TIMs) from any indigenous fresh water sources.
\n\n\n\nThis Request for Information (RFI) seeks to identify suppliers of water treatment technologies that meet Buy American Act requirements and can be integrated with current and future equipment, such as the Individual Water Treatment Device (IWTD) and MOLLE Hydration System. Information gathered will be used for planning purposes to address military water purification needs. Respondents are encouraged to submit alternative technical approaches or product solutions that vary from the listed specifications, as long as they meet or exceed the core capability requirement.
\n\nThis is a Sources Sought Announcement for information and planning purposes only. It is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not constitute a commitment by the U.S. Government.
\n\n1.2 Project Problem Statement
\n\nThe DEVCOM Soldier Center is interested in products and technologies that meet or have the potential to meet the following key performance parameters for individual water purification. Respondents should provide actual, demonstrated product performance for each parameter, including where performance does not meet specifications listed below:
\n\nSECTION 2 - RFI Procedures
\n\nThis RFI is issued to identify interested sources and gather information on market capabilities. Participation is voluntary, and the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding. Failure to respond does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.gov.
\n\nSECTION 3 - Instructions for Information Submissions
\n\n3.1 General Guidelines
\n\na. Unnecessarily elaborate brochures are not desired.
\n\nb. Submissions must be sent electronically via email as instructed below.
\n\nc. The Government will not pay for any information, administrative costs, or product samples submitted in response to this notice. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
\n\n3.2 Information Package Contents
\n\nInterested parties are invited to submit responses detailing their products, technologies, and capabilities. The submission should include:
\n\n3.3 Information Package Submission
\n\nResponses shall be submitted via e-mail to the following points of contact (POCs):
\n\nResponses must be submitted no later than 12 November 2026 by 5:00 p.m. EST. Responses received after this time may not be considered. The subject line shall read: “Response to IWTD TIC/TIM RFI, [Vendor’s Business Name]”
\n\nSECTION 5 - Government Points of Contact
\n\nAny questions for clarification may be emailed to the POCs listed below no later than 12 November 2026 by 5:00 p.m. EST. Verbal questions will not be accepted.
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