Cobalt
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SP8000-25-R-Cobalt
- Agency
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Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 331410 Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Contracting Directorate has issued a Request for Information seeking industry input on supplying cobalt metal for addition to the National Defense Stockpile. The agency requires cobalt metal at 99.9% purity or higher, with potential storage locations at Hammond Depot in Indiana and Scotia Depot in New York. The RFI requests comprehensive information from potential suppliers covering material specifications, supply chain details, delivery capabilities, storage conditions, and market insights. Responses must be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format, limited to 20 single-sided pages with specific formatting requirements. The deadline for submissions is June 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with responses to be sent via email to designated DLA contacts.
This procurement opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and no current contractors or incumbents are identified in the notice. The agency is seeking to acquire approximately 2,500 short tons (5,000,000 pounds) of cobalt metal over an extended timeline. The proposed delivery period spans from September 2025 through September 2033, representing an eight-year acquisition program. No specific budget ranges or award values are disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 331410 for Nonferrous Metal Smelting and Refining and PSC code 9650 for Nonferrous Base Metal Refinery and Intermediate Forms. The RFI emphasizes this is strictly an information-gathering exercise with no procurement commitment at this stage.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Please note that the government intends to procure cobalt in cut cathode or round form.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Contracting Directorate is seeking information on how an interested contractor could supply cobalt for a DLA Strategic Materials acquisition for addition of material into the National Defense Stockpile. See attached Sources Sought Notice for more details.
Update #1 ·
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Contracting Directorate is seeking information on how an interested contractor could supply cobalt for a DLA Strategic Materials acquisition for addition of material into the National Defense Stockpile. See attached Sources Sought Notice for more details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Tab 4 - RFI_Cobalt_053025.docx | DOCX document |
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