Solicitation for Nickel Niobium IDIQ
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SP8000-26-R-0006
- 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
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency solicited Nickel Niobium for the National Defense Stockpile under an IDIQ contract with a proposal due date of April 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST; this procurement has been cancelled as of May 8, 2026 by Amendment 0003.
The IDIQ was structured with a five-year base ordering period, a ceiling of $450 million, and a guaranteed minimum of $5 million. Place of performance is the United States, with material delivery to one of four DLA storage depots (Scotia, Hawthorne, Hammond, or Columbus). The estimated total quantity across all five years was 1,446,114.27 pounds of Nickel Niobium, front-loaded with 401,997.25 pounds in Year 2 and declining thereafter.
The procurement covered two CLINs: CLIN 0001 for Nickel Niobium supply and CLIN 0002 for Material Testing & Sampling, both on a Firm Fixed Price basis. Contractors were required to price per-pound for four quantity bands across five contract years. Material specifications were strict, requiring niobium content of 58–72% with defined maximum limits on impurities, packaging in UN 1A2-compliant 55-gallon steel drums, and delivery within 12 months of receiving a delivery order. Contractor responsibility included engaging an ISO 17025-certified third-party laboratory for chemical characterization and Certificates of Analysis for each lot.
NAICS 331410 (Nonferrous Metal Smelting and Refining, 1,000-employee size standard) and PSC 9650 applied. The procurement was full and open competition under FAR Parts 12 and 15. DFARS clause 252.225-7008 (Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals) required that final alloy production occur in the United States or its outlying areas, though foreign-sourced raw materials were permissible; only the Trade Agreements Act applied, not the Buy American Act. Evaluation weighted Technical Approach, Past Performance (last four years), and Price. Amendment 0002 extended the closing date from April 13 to April 17 and addressed 12 vendor questions. A voluntary pre-proposal conference was scheduled for March 26, 2026. Questions had to be submitted by March 31, 2026 using the Q&A Matrix Template.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
Amendment 0003
SP8000-26-R-0006 amendment 003 is issued to cancel solicitation SP8000-26-R-0006 for
Nickel Niobium.
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Amendment 0002
SP8000-26-R-0006 amendment 0002 is issued to accomplish the following:
Extend the solicitation closing date and time.
Respond to vendor questions.
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Amendment 0001
The purpose of this amendment SP8000-26-R-0006 0001 is to update Attachment 3 - Clauses and Provisions to incorporate DFARS clause 252.225-7008 - Restriction on Acquisition of specialty Metals.
See attached amendment SP8000-26-R-0006 0001.
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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has a worldwide mission to ensure a continued supply of products to the National Defense Stockpile (NDS). This requirement is for DLA to acquire Nickel Niobium for DLA Strategic Materials. The acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 procedures. A single IDIQ contract will be solicited and awarded for this acquisition. The resultant IDIQ will include a 5-year base ordering period with an IDIQ Maximum (ceiling) of $450,000,000.00.
See the attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for more information.
Update #3 ·
Amendment 0002
SP8000-26-R-0006 amendment 0002 is issued to accomplish the following:
Extend the solicitation closing date and time.
Respond to vendor questions.
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Amendment 0001
The purpose of this amendment SP8000-26-R-0006 0001 is to update Attachment 3 - Clauses and Provisions to incorporate DFARS clause 252.225-7008 - Restriction on Acquisition of specialty Metals.
See attached amendment SP8000-26-R-0006 0001.
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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has a worldwide mission to ensure a continued supply of products to the National Defense Stockpile (NDS). This requirement is for DLA to acquire Nickel Niobium for DLA Strategic Materials. The acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 procedures. A single IDIQ contract will be solicited and awarded for this acquisition. The resultant IDIQ will include a 5-year base ordering period with an IDIQ Maximum (ceiling) of $450,000,000.00.
See the attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for more information.
Update #2 ·
Amendment 0001
The purpose of this amendment SP8000-26-R-0006 0001 is to update Attachment 3 - Clauses and Provisions to incorporate DFARS clause 252.225-7008 - Restriction on Acquisition of specialty Metals.
See attached amendment SP8000-26-R-0006 0001.
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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has a worldwide mission to ensure a continued supply of products to the National Defense Stockpile (NDS). This requirement is for DLA to acquire Nickel Niobium for DLA Strategic Materials. The acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 procedures. A single IDIQ contract will be solicited and awarded for this acquisition. The resultant IDIQ will include a 5-year base ordering period with an IDIQ Maximum (ceiling) of $450,000,000.00.
See the attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for more information.
Update #1 ·
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has a worldwide mission to ensure a continued supply of products to the National Defense Stockpile (NDS). This requirement is for DLA to acquire Nickel Niobium for DLA Strategic Materials. The acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 procedures. A single IDIQ contract will be solicited and awarded for this acquisition. The resultant IDIQ will include a 5-year base ordering period with an IDIQ Maximum (ceiling) of $450,000,000.00.
See the attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for more information.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Nickel Niobium | Solicitation |
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