Individual Water Treatment Device for Reduction/Removal of Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs) and Toxic Industrial Materials (TIMs) from any indigenous fresh water sources

The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Solider Center is conducting a market investigation to identify products that meet Buy American Act requirements and/or suppliers of water treatment technologies for use at the individual Soldier Military Operations Microbiological Water Purifiers level with the capability or potential to meet military requirements for removal of Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs) and Toxic Industrial Materials (TIMs) from any indigenous fresh water sources for Soldier consumption. The technologies shall be compatible with current and future organizational clothing and equipment, lightweight, easy to use/clean/maintain, low bulk/compact, and capable of producing water purified from chemical contaminants throughout an operational life of at least 135 liters. • The water treatment devices should be able to remove chemical contaminants to levels mandated by the Defense Health Agency. • The devices should be able to produce water that is palatable, with taste/flavor as in commercial bottled spring or municipal waters. • The devices should be environmentally safe during use and subsequent disposal. • The devices should not be impacted by low temperature exposure/freezing and should be fully functional on thawing. • The devices should be functional in basic, hot and cold environments. • The water purification treat to drink time should be less than 20 minutes, with a flow rate of not less than 200 mL/min. • Batteries, if used, must be a commercially-available type and of weight and bulk compatible with the overall device requirements for weight and bulk.