NORIT Supra 0.8 Water Plant Filters for RAB

Quick Summary

The U.S. Air Force has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the reactivation of four active carbon filter systems at the Base Water Plant, Building 113, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. This requirement involves the removal, reactivation, and replacement of approximately 100 cubic meters of active carbon filter material. A formal solicitation (RFO 19.000(b)(1)(ii)) will be issued at a later date. The anticipated award date is September 30, 2026.

Scope of Work

• Removal of approximately 100 cubic meters of soiled carbon filter material from 4 filter tanks.
• Transport of soiled material to a designated kiln or oven station for reactivation.
• Reactivation of the carbon filter material (Norit ROW 0.8 Supra).
• Replenishment of material lost during reactivation with 25% pure/unspoiled carbon filter material of equivalent type and quality.
• Transport of reactivated carbon material back to the Water Plant.
• Disposal of wastewater collected during operations.
• Reinstallation of reactivated carbon filter material into the 4 filter tanks.
• Provision of a material and reactivation analysis certificate.
• Final acceptance contingent on approval of water quality analysis by the USAF Bio Environmental Office.

Contract & Timeline

• Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
• Anticipated Award Date: September 30, 2026
• Funds: Award is contingent on fund availability; funds are not presently available.
• Set-Aside: None (due to overseas location)
• Product Service Code (PSC): 4610 (Water Purification Equipment)
• NAICS Code: 221310
• Place of Performance: Ramstein - Miesenbach, Germany

Evaluation

• Evaluation will focus on commercial items, considering what is most advantageous to the government.
• The acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.

Additional Notes

• Existing filter material is US Government property.
• Work hours are generally Monday-Friday, 0800-1700, but response to other than routine calls may be required.
• Contractor coordination for base access is necessary.
• Performance may be impacted by military exercises or operations.
• The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.