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78 -- TEAM WATER PURIFICATION FILTER SOL M67854-96-R-2032 POC Contact, Robin Richards, (703) 784-5822, ext 232. The Marine Corps Systems Command has a requirement for a lightweight, hand-held fresh water purification filter (TWPF) that will individually provide a 4-6 man team of servicemen with the capability to use whatever available fresh water is found in remote, world-wide, field locations for maintaining proper hydration. This requirement is intended to be a commercial item directed toward the procurement of a multi-individual, high volume device that will primarily see use in third world or under-developed countries having highly questionable water sources. The TWPF will protect personnel from cyst-forming protozoa and bacteria, making the water safe for human consumption, while reducing the quantity of turbidity that may be found in raw water sources. The TWPF system shall include the following peripherals required for operation: a pumping mechanism, filter media(s), inlet and outlet hoses, inlet hose pre-strainer, inlet hose float, manufacturer's instructions, carrying case, spare filter(s), filter cleaning device, and filter measuring gauge. It is the Marine Corps' intention to award a firm-fixed price contract from a negotiated procurement. When responding to this request, reference solicitation M67854-96-R-2032, and forward name, address, size of business, to the point of contact and address listed above. No telephonic requests will be accepted. Should sufficient interest be shown by small businesses, this requirement may be set aside for small business offerors only. Interested small business firms, under SIC CODE 3569, size of 500 employees, must submit a capability statement that includes past performance or current abilities (and explanation of no past performance), and specify delivery quantities for the product required by this CBD. Capability statements are due by mail or fax (703) 784-5826, no later than 16 February 1996. (0031)

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