What is it?
8960-01-587-6603 - Emergency Drinking Water is packaged in a flexible disposable pouch, without a tethering hole. The waters are 4oz and packaged in quantities of 40 per box. The unit of issue for water is EA (each). Waters are ordered by the quantity needed.
Example - If you need a quantity of 73, order 73.
8960-00-000-0170 - Sterile Drinking Water is clear, odorless, potable, commercially sterile and hermetically sealed in a rigid plastic container. The waters are 16oz and packaged in quantities of 25 per box. The unit of issue for water is EA (each). Waters are ordered by the quantity needed.
Example - If you need a quantity of 1002, order 1002.
How can I order water?
We require a MILSTRIP requisition to fill an order. A few ways to order are listed below:
- FEDMALL Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) (eb.mil).
If you require assistance with FEDMALL please contact the Customer Interaction Center at 877-352-2255.
- STORES (If you are not a STORES customer then you can order through your supply system and this will create a requisition to DLA and we will release it. If you want a minimum shelf life requirement of 24 Months please use Project Code "3AA").
If you need assistance with placing an order for OPRATS Emergency Waters please contact 215-737-4107 – DSN 444-4107.
Ordering Lead-Time
Item / Information
- Emergency Drinking Water 8960-01-587-6603
CONUS - 7 to 10 BUSINESS days
Hawaii & Alaska - 45-60 days
OCONUS - 60 to 90 days
Item / Information
- Water Drinking Sterile - 8960-00-000-0170
CONUS - 7 to 10 BUSINESS days
Hawaii & Alaska 45-60 days
OCONUS - 60 to 90 days