Nickel - DLA RFI-Nickel
Summary
AI-generated · Mar 09, 2026Seeks information on capability to supply 3,500 metric tons of nickel metal for addition into the National Defense Stockpile (NDS). This is a planning information request (RFI), not a request for quote, invitation for bid, or binding commitment; no quotes or offers are being requested at this time.
Respondents should provide information on capabilities and constraints related to delivering nickel metal (including material specs, production capacity, quality controls, delivery lead times, and any development or certification risks). The government may meet with potential offerors to clarify capabilities, but such discussions are for clarification of capability and risk. All costs to respond are borne by the respondent; submissions become government property and will not be returned; information is subject to change, and the government may decide how to proceed based on responses.
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).
From Sources Sought posted on Mar 04, 20261. 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).
From Sources Sought posted on Mar 12, 2026Notice history
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Sources Sought Posted Mar 04, 2026
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Sources Sought LATEST Posted Mar 12, 2026View changes (1)
- Title: Nickel - DLA → Nickel - DLA SP8000
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