Opportunity
SAM #SP8000-26-R-0021
DLA Solicitation for Five-Year IDIQ Supply of Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate
Buyer
DLA Distribution - Columbus Division #3
Posted
July 02, 2026
Respond By
July 17, 2026
Identifier
SP8000-26-R-0021
NAICS
325180
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking suppliers for a large-scale, five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for battery-grade Lithium Carbonate. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Contracting Services Office Columbus Division #3 (DCSO Columbus) - Key contacts: Dylan Stone (Contract Specialist), Felicia London (Contracting Officer) - Products/Services Requested: - Up to 35,641,599 pounds of battery-grade Lithium Carbonate (part number: 9620-N30010397) - Must meet strict chemical and physical specifications as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) - Packaging: New UN 1A2/Y250/S compliant steel drums with specific labeling and packaging requirements - Delivery to DLA Strategic Materials depots - Third-party material testing of Lithium Carbonate (part number: H999-V00007070) - Testing by a CONUS-based ISO 17025 certified laboratory - Includes chemical characterization and Certificates of Analysis for each lot - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Five-year base ordering period (60 months) with firm fixed pricing - Each delivery order must be completed within 36 months of issuance - Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) - Strict compliance with chemical, packaging, and testing standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation, but the opportunity is open to qualified manufacturers and suppliers of battery-grade Lithium Carbonate.
Description
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) intends to solicit and award an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Lithium Carbonate with a five-year ordering period utilizing Firm Fixed-Price (FPP) delivery orders.
See attached solicitation for more details.