**** RFI BORON CARBIDE - 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.
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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate is seeking information for the potential acquisition of 750,000 lbs. of boron carbide for the national defense stockpile. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes only and not a solicitation. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement including general company data, socioeconomic statuses, CAGE code, UEI number, business size, mailing address, and contact information. Vendors should also provide examples of direct and non-prime experience, identify necessary regulations or certifications, and detail teaming or subcontracting intentions. Information on material specifications, purity requirements, impurities, testing methods, supply chain, production capacity, pricing, delivery times, packaging, and storage conditions is requested. Market information regarding price changes, seasonal availability, anticipated manufacturing changes, and material substitutions is also sought. Responses are due by April 10, 2026, by 5 PM EST via email to ***@***. *. * and ***@***. *. * with RFI Boron Carbide in the subject line. Responses are limited to 20 pages.
The responses must be received by **** before 5pm EST.
The bid notice states Payments are typically made within 30 days of invoice acceptance and invoices are submitted in arrears.
The bid notice states all interested vendors with experiencecapabilities as outlined above must provide a capability statement that includes the following: general datacompany name. gsa contract number if applicable. other governmentwide contractsnumbers if applicable e. g. , sewp, jets, esi, etc. . socioeconomic statuses. cage code. uei number. size of business relative to naics code. mailing address. name, telephone number, and email address for primary point of contact poc with the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with government representatives and can verify the demonstrated capabilities.
The bid notice states dla strategic materials representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential offerors.