Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU)

Background
The Product Manager Engineer Systems, Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC) is conducting market research for potential sources of a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU). This system is intended to replace the legacy Tactical Water Purification System (TWPS) and will serve as a critical enabler for expeditionary forces executing Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO).

The ROWPU aims to produce potable water at the point of need, enhancing operational tempo while minimizing logistical vulnerabilities. The Marine Corps anticipates procuring 145 ROWPU systems under a potential 5-year Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

Work Details
The ROWPU must purify over 1,200 gallons of water per hour and meet the following specifications:
1. Water Production Rate:
- Minimum of 1,000 GPH from seawater (45,000 ppm TDS).
- Minimum of 1,500 GPH from brackish/freshwater.
- Must meet contaminant levels defined in TB MED 577 / NAVMED P-5010-10 / AFMAN 48-138_IP.
2. Energy Efficiency:
- Maximum consumption of 30 kW (Threshold), ideally 15 kW (Objective).
- Compatibility with current Department of War generators.
3. Operational Attributes:
- Transportable on a single 463L pallet; compatible with C-130 and C-17 aircraft.
- Setup time not exceeding two hours; operational to transport within three hours.
4. Operating Environment:
- Capable of operating between 33°F to 120°F; should operate down to 25°F with cold weather kit.
- Must produce potable water from contaminated sources for at least two continuous hours using a compatible Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear pre-treatment kit.
5. Supportability Attributes:
- Mean Time Between Operational Mission Failure (MTBOMF) of 350 hours (Threshold), ideally 700 hours (Objective).
- Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) of four hours (Threshold), ideally two hours (Objective); all maintenance without special tools.

Period of Performance
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Place of Performance
The systems will be delivered to various locations as determined by the Marine Corps, including Albany, GA.

Bidder Requirements
Vendors must demonstrate capability to meet performance requirements outlined in the RFI. There are no specific set-aside requirements mentioned; however, vendors should indicate if they qualify as Small Business Administration programs such as SBA 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, or others.