Latest US Precious Metal Contracts & Bids

The solicitation for the purchase of precious metals for scientific research, initially intended for multiple awards, received only one response. The response date has been extended to June 20, 2025, to encourage greater competition. Full details are available in the solicitation and attachments.

The performance work statement (PWS) defines requirements for repairing General Dynamics Mission Systems radios and components. The period of performance is one basic year and four one-year options. The contractor is responsible for all repairs at their facility. The government will provide units for repair. Reporting requirements include status of assets, and information for each asset inspected and repaired. Quality program and inspection system requirements are outlined. Special tools and support equipment are the contractor's responsibility. Precious metals recovery, lead-free electronics, and ozone-depleting substances are addressed. Delivery schedule is within 45 days of receipt at the contractor's facility for up to 20 items. Performance will be measured and assessed using the performance requirements listed in the table. The government reserves the right to extend the term of this contract. The contractor shall report end items determined to be beyond economical repair (BER) in writing to the PCO within 30 calendar days of discovery. Repaired assets will be returned via commercial bill of lading (CBL). The requirement requires the contractor to assess and repair radios as needed by the government over a 5-year period of performance. The government anticipates 22 number of repairs required per year.

The DLA Land and Maritime is conducting market research for NSN **** (body, valve). Potential suppliers are requested to complete a market survey by June 6, 2025, 4:00 PM EST. The survey gathers information on supplier size, status, capabilities, and pricing for quantities of 127 and 1130. The solicitation is for supplies for which the government does not possess complete, unrestricted technical data. The government intends to solicit and contract only for materiel from the approved source(s). The applicable NAICS code is **** with a business size of 1,500 employees. The notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, obligation, or commitment by the government. This is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. No solicitation exists currently. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified businesses that express interest in executing this potential contract.

The Argonne National Laboratory is seeking to source atomic force microscopy probes (cantilevers). The solicitation package must be completed and signed by the supplier, with a deadline of January 10, 2025, at 2 PM CST. Failure to complete all required forms will result in the solicitation being discarded.