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In Cooperation with Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM SCIE) and the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center SECTION 1 - Overview 1.1 Background and Introduction The 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. This 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. This 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. 1.2 Project Problem Statement The 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.

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