Indium Ingots

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry input for the potential acquisition of 222 metric tons of Indium Ingots for addition to the National Defense Stockpile (NDS). This pre-solicitation notice is purely for planning purposes and market research, with no guarantee of contract award or obligation to procure the materials. Vendors must provide comprehensive responses addressing six key areas: general company data, material specifications and characteristics, supply chain information, delivery capabilities to potential locations including Hammond Depot (IN), Hawthorne Depot (NV), and Scotia Depot (NY), storage requirements, and market insights. The RFI requires detailed information on indium grades, purity specifications, production capacity, delivery timelines, pricing models, and testing methods. Responses are limited to 20 pages maximum in Microsoft Word or PDF format and must be submitted by September 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT via email to contract specialist Zoe Siemer and contracting officer Rachel Leak with "RFI - Indium" in the subject line. Amendment 1 corrected the response deadline to align with the SAM.gov posting date of September 9, 2025.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and falls under NAICS code 325180 for Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing, which has a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. No current contractors or incumbents are mentioned in the documentation, suggesting this may be a new procurement requirement for the National Defense Stockpile. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed, the substantial quantity of 222 metric tons of indium ingots indicates a significant procurement value given the specialized nature and market price of this strategic material. The RFI emphasizes that all costs associated with preparing responses will be at the vendor's expense, with no compensation provided by the government. DLA Strategic Materials representatives may choose to conduct follow-up meetings with potential offerors to clarify capabilities and assess development or certification risks. The procurement is specifically intended to enhance national defense stockpile reserves of this critical material.