Defense Logistics Agency RFI - HF1 Steel

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials directorate has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry input regarding the potential acquisition of 22,500 metric tons of high fragmentation 1 (HF1) steel for the National Defense Stockpile. This special notice solicits comprehensive capability statements from vendors in the iron and steel manufacturing sector. The RFI covers multiple areas including general company data, material specifications, supply chain details, delivery capabilities, storage requirements, and market information. Potential delivery locations for this substantial steel procurement include Hammond Depot in Indiana, Hawthorne Depot in Nevada, and Scotia Depot in New York. The agency has classified this opportunity under NAICS code 331110 for Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing.

The primary objective of this RFI is to gather market intelligence and assess industry capabilities during the planning stage for a potential large-scale steel procurement to support national defense stockpile requirements. Interested vendors must submit their responses electronically to Joi Downing at joi.downing@dla.mil with "RFI - HF1 Steel" in the subject line by noon EDT on September 16, 2025. Response submissions are limited to 20 pages and must include detailed information about HF1 steel grades, production capabilities, pricing structures, delivery timelines, and long-term storage considerations. The DLA emphasizes that this RFI is strictly for planning purposes and that responses will not constitute binding contracts or guarantee future procurement opportunities. No specific eligibility criteria are outlined, suggesting the RFI is open to all qualified steel manufacturers and suppliers capable of meeting the technical and logistical requirements.