REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) HEAVY RARE EARTH OXIDES
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
|---|---|
| State: | Federal |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| FSC Category: |
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| Posted Date: | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Due Date: | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Solicitation No: | SP8000-26-R-XXXX |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: Aug 26, 2025 02:42 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Sep 09, 2025 05:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Sep 24, 2025
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code:
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NAICS Code:
- 212290 - Other Metal Ore Mining
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Place of Performance:
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate is seeking information for the potential acquisition of Dysprosium oxide – approximately 30 metric tons; Gadolinium oxide – approximately 900 metric tons; Samarium oxide – approximately 3,500 metric tons; Terbium oxide – approximately 10 metric tons for addition into the National Defense Stockpile.
Interested vendors should submit their response (Please see attached PDF for instructions/questions) as well as any questions through email to the contract specialist, (Christy Boyer @ christy.boyer@dla.mil) and Contracting Officer, (Alicia Barrowman @ alicia.barrowman@dla.mil) with “RFI – HREO” in the subject line. Responses must be received by (09SEP25 before 5pm EST). It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure the email was received and is viewable. Verbal questions/responses will not be accepted.
- 8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD SUITE 1145 DCSO
- FORT BELVOIR , VA 22060-6223
- USA
- Christine Boyer
- christine.boyer@dla.mil
- Phone Number 6146927389
- Alicia Barrowman
- alicia.barrowman@dla.mil
- Aug 26, 2025 02:42 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)
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