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Critical Minerals & Materials Production

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Response Deadline11/01/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The Critical Minerals and Materials Production subcontract, managed by the Department of Defense through Washington Headquarters Services, focuses on securing the United States supply chain for essential materials. The project involves the mining, refining, processing, and manufacturing of critical minerals to address specific shortage areas and resolve supply chain vulnerabilities. This initiative is supported by credit from the Department of War Office of Strategic Capital to enable investment fund managers to build necessary operational capacity. The opportunity was posted on August 20, 2026, with a response deadline of November 1, 2026. Operating under NAICS code 212291, the contract aims to ensure a stable domestic production of materials vital to national security. Performance activities are centered in the 79870 region to establish a robust infrastructure for the production of critical minerals.

General Info

DoD subcontract for domestic critical minerals production to secure national security supply chains.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services

NAICS

212291 - Uranium-Radium-Vanadium Ore Mining

Place of Performance

79870, DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of WHSAD0819.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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National Security Fund Finance (“NSFF”) Program

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Timeline

PostedAug 20

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Response DeadlineNov 1

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/01/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 4 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services

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Produces critical minerals and materials for investment fund managers receiving credit from the Department of War Office of Strategic Capital. Performs mining, refining, processing, and manufacturing of materials to resolve supply chain vulnerabilities in shortage areas. Delivers operational capacity to secure the U.S. supply chain and production of critical materials.

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