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This is a Request for Information (RFI). This RFI shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP), or any solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not inten... This is a Request for Information (RFI). This RFI shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP), or any solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to select or qualify proposals or offers on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for information obtained via this RFI or in response to this notice. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this RFI. The Government is performing market research to determine which organizations, companies and academic institutions are researching or developing technology to extract water from the atmosphere. Based on the need for water for multiple purposes by all branches of the U.S. Military, as well as for disaster relief and a variety of other situations, the U.S. Army DEVCOM GVSC is soliciting this search to (1) better acquaint itself with existing technology and solutions being developed, (2) optimize expertise and effectiveness, (3) share knowledge and (4) implement efficient options to enhance water production. To accomplish its mission, GVSC is focused on building a Atmospheric Water Extraction Experts Working Group. Accordingly, the intention of this RFI is to bring defense and federal agencies, together with industry and academia to collaborate and better understand the capabilities of available technology, while improving the magnitude of future solutions. In addition, the data collected by U.S. Army DEVCOM GVSC will be shared with other branches and organizations like DARPA to better inform the broader community of what is within the realm of possible with potential providers. SECTION 2: Requested Information U.S. Army DEVCOM GVSC is granted authority under the U.S. Army to leverage third-party capital, asset ownership and solicit knowledgeable resources to drive innovation for water extraction and purification Respondents to this RFI are responsible for understanding the use and requirements of the information being solicited below. Responding to the RFI does not guarantee you a role within the Working Group but it will being visibility of your capabilities to the U.S. Army. Request for Information (RFI) for Atmospheric Water Extraction (AWE) Efforts: Contact Information: POC Name: POC Rank/Title: POC Email: POC Phone: POC Organization: POC Address: Interested in AWE (Yes / No)?: Interested in participating in an AWE working group to share data/results/testing procedures (Yes / No)?: What would you like to get out of participation in a working group?: Are you currently working on any AWE related efforts (Yes / No)?: Information on current AWE related efforts (if applicable): What type of water concentration and/or condensation technologies are being used or investigated in your work (MOF, salt, desiccant, dehumidification, etc.)?: What is the power requirement, source (type fuel, electrical source, mechanical) and is it internal or external to the AWE system?: What is the energy efficiency of the system (Whr/gal H2O, gal water per gal fuel)?: What is the physical size of the AWE system, LxWxH and weight (actual / proposed)?: What is the nominal production rate at 70°F and 40% relative humidity (gallons/liters per hour, per 8 hours, per day) If data at these conditions are not available please specify the environmental conditions for the production rate?: What kind of testing has been done to date on your device (chamber, environmental, challenge)?: Have any field experiments or demonstrations been conducted, and kind if yes?: What is the current Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of effort/device (1-9)?: Please list the name of any collaborating organizations?: What is the cost of a system (if applicable)?: If applicable, please provide any quad charts, marketing information, or other material relevant to the system/effort.