SAM #SP8000_RFI_BORON_CARBIDE

DLA Strategic Materials RFI: Boron Carbide for National Defense Stockpile

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate is conducting market research for a potential acquisition of Boron Carbide for the National Defense Stockpile. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Strategic Materials Directorate - Contracting office: DCSO Columbus Division #3, Fort Belvoir, VA - Product Requested: - Boron Carbide - Estimated quantity: 750,000 pounds - Intended for addition to the National Defense Stockpile - No specific part number or grade specified; vendors are to provide details on available grades and specifications - Delivery Locations (federal depots): - Hammond Depot, Hammond, IN - Hawthorne Depot, Hawthorne, NV - Scotia Depot, Scotia, NY - Columbus Depot, Columbus, OH - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must submit detailed capability statements covering Boron Carbide grades, specifications, supply chain, delivery, storage, and market information - This is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes only; no obligation to purchase - Responses must include a completed survey - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - The opportunity is open to all qualified suppliers of Boron Carbide

Description

DISCLAIMER: This request for information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and is not a request for quote (RFQ), invitation for bid (IFB), or an obligation on the part of the government to acquire any supplies or services.  Responses to this RFI are not quotes or offers and cannot be accepted by the government to form a binding contract.  The government will determine if/how to proceed based on the results of this notice.  Companies that respond to this notice should not expect to receive feedback regarding submissions.  The government will not pay any costs incurred in response to this notice.  All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the expense of the responding party.  The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the government. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. DLA Strategic Materials representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential offerors. Such discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements, especially any development and certification risks.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate is seeking information for the potential acquisition of 750,000 LBS. of Boron Carbide for addition into the National Defense Stockpile.

Please send attached survey to through email to (Alicia Barrowman @ alicia.barrowman@dla.mil and Felicia London @ felicia.london@dla.mil) with “RFI – Boron Carbide” in the subject line.  Responses must be received by 10APR26 before 5pm EST.

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