Critical Minerals & Materials Production

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.