TUNGSTEN ORES AND CONCENTRATES SP8000-26-R-TUNG
Summary
AI-generated · Aug 27, 2025Seeking information from potential suppliers for the possible acquisition of 1,715 metric tons of tungsten ores and concentrates to be added to the National Defense Stockpile. This is a planning-related RFI, not a quote, bid, or contract commitment; responses cannot be accepted as binding and the government is not obligated to purchase. Respondents should anticipate that the government may not provide feedback, all costs to respond are on the submitter, and the information may change; submissions become government property.
Possible delivery locations include Hammond Depot (IN), Hawthorne Depot (NV), and Scotia Depot (NY). The Defense Logistics Agency’s Strategic Materials Directorate may meet with potential offerors to clarify capability, development, and certification risks as the government determines how to proceed based on the RFI results.
Request for Information 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 1,715 metric tons of tungsten ores and concentrates for addition into the National Defense Stockpile (NDS). 3. POTENTIAL DELIVERY LOCATIONS: Hammond Depot: Hammond, IN Hawthorne Depot: Hawthorne, NV Scotia Depot: Scotia, NY
From Sources Sought posted on Aug 26, 2025Request for Information 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 1,715 metric tons of tungsten ores and concentrates for addition into the National Defense Stockpile (NDS). 3. POTENTIAL DELIVERY LOCATIONS: Hammond Depot: Hammond, IN Hawthorne Depot: Hawthorne, NV Scotia Depot: Scotia, NY
From Sources Sought posted on Aug 27, 2025Notice history
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USA