Indium Ingots SP8000-26-R-INDI
Summary
AI-generated · Aug 27, 2025Indium ingots are being considered for potential acquisition of 222 metric tons to be added to the National Defense Stockpile. This is a planning-only information request (RFI) for future consideration, not a request for quote, invitation for bid, or contract commitment. Responses will not be quotes or offers, there is no obligation to purchase, and no costs will be reimbursed to respondents; all costs to respond are borne by the respondent. The government may choose to meet with potential providers for clarification on capability, particularly regarding development and certification risks.
Respondents should provide information demonstrating their capability to supply indium ingots, including production capacity, sources, delivery lead times, and relevant quality certifications or standards. Include any potential development or certification risks and any other information that would inform the government’s assessment of capability. Review the attached RFI document for all relevant details and requirements. All submissions become Government property and may be used at the government’s discretion.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate is seeking information for the potential acquisition of 222 metric tons of Indium Ingots for addition into the National Defense Stockpile (NDS). 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 discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements, especially any development and certification risks. Please review the attached RFI document for all relevant information and details required to provide your response.
From Sources Sought posted on Aug 26, 2025Amendment 1 to this RFI is to correct the RFI attachment response date to match the SAM.gov posting of 09 September 2025. The updated document is titled: RFI_Indium_amend 1.docx ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate is seeking information for the potential acquisition of 222 metric tons of Indium Ingots for addition into the National Defense Stockpile (NDS). 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 discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements, especially any development and certification risks. Please review the attached RFI document for all relevant information and details required to provide your response.
From Sources Sought posted on Sep 08, 2025Notice history
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Sources Sought Posted Aug 26, 2025
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