Nickel - DLA SP8000
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFI-Nickel
- 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
- Place of performance
- Columbus, Ohio 43213, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking vendor capability information regarding the potential acquisition of Class I Nickel metal for the National Defense Stockpile. This is a pre-solicitation notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a binding obligation or formal solicitation. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement not exceeding 20 pages by March 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST addressing seven required categories: General Data, Material Information, Supply Information, Delivery Information, Storage Information, Market Information, and Additional Information. The RFI requires vendors to address critical specifications such as material grades, forms, impurities, testing methods, supply chain capabilities, delivery capacity, storage conditions for long-term retention exceeding 25 years, pricing, and market dynamics. Responses should be directed to contract specialist Felicia London and contracting officer Alicia Barrowman with "RFI - Class I Nickel" in the subject line.
This opportunity has no set-aside designation and carries no current incumbent or stated award value. The government is seeking information on the potential procurement of 3,500 metric tons of Class I Nickel metal, with delivery to one of four possible government depots: Hammond Depot (Indiana), Hawthorne Depot (Nevada), Scotia Depot (New York), or Columbus Depot (Ohio). The RFI explicitly states that responses are voluntary, will not be returned to vendors, and the government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparing submissions or provide feedback on individual responses. Companies should not expect payment for their participation, and all submissions automatically become government property. The government will evaluate responses to determine whether and how to proceed with a formal solicitation based on the capability information received.
Notice text
1. 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 conversations would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements, especially any development and certification risks.
2. SCOPE OF WORK: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate is seeking information for the potential acquisition of 3,500 MT of Nickel metal for addition into the National Defense Stockpile (NDS).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel RFI.pdf |
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