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Solicitation for Nickel Niobium IDIQ

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SP8000-26-R-0006Federal

Submission Closed04/17/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 331410

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AI Contract Overview

The Defense Logistics Agency issued Solicitation SP8000-26-R-0006 to acquire nickel niobium alloy under an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year base period and a maximum ceiling of $450,000,000. The procurement is unrestricted under NAICS code 331410 and follows FAR Part 12 and Part 15 procedures, with awards determined through the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Offerors must submit technical proposals detailing material specifications, sampling and testing plans, packaging procedures, and compliance with chemical composition standards including 58–72% niobium, 1.5% aluminum maximum, and controlled trace elements. All material must be shipped in new UN 1A2 compliant 55-gallon steel drums with rust-resistant coatings, packaged on new ISPM 15-compliant pallets, and labeled with mandatory information including country of origin, lot number, and contract details, along with a laser-etched 3D barcode. Testing must be conducted by an independent third-party lab using ICP-OES, ICP-MS, or LECO methods, with Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets required for each shipment. Delivery occurs at designated DLA storage depots in Scotia, NY; Hawthorne, NV; Hammond, IN; or Columbus, OH, with FOB destination terms applying. Proposals are evaluated on technical approach first, then past performance, and finally price, with all non-price factors required to be rated acceptable before price comparison. The solicitation was amended three times: Amendment 0001 added DFARS clause 252.225-7008 on specialty metals sourcing, Amendment 0002 extended the proposal deadline to April 17, 2026, and Amendment 0003 canceled the solicitation entirely. Submission requires electronic delivery via email or the DoD SAFE portal in specified formats: PDF for technical and past performance documents, and Excel for the CLIN pricing structure. All offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration, provide UEI and CAGE codes, and certify compliance with federal regulations, including the Buy American Act, HUBZone, and small business participation requirements. Invoicing must be submitted through WAWF, and deliveries must adhere to strict DOT, OSHA, and EPA packaging and transport standards.

General Info

IDIQ contract for nickel niobium alloy canceled after amendments; previously $450M ceiling, LPTA evaluation, strict packaging and delivery requirements.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Dcso Columbus Division #3

NAICS

331410 - Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Attachment 1 - Section B Pricing Sheet (Nickel Niobium)

3 pages · specifications

High

Attachment 3 - Clauses and Provisions (Updated 02-24-26)

44 pages · specifications

High

DLA Nickel Niobium Alloy Statement of Work

13 pages · sow

High

Nickel Niobium Alloy Statement of Work

14 pages · sow

High

Solicitation SP8000-26-R-0006 Amendment 1 Q&A

1 page · amendment

High

Solicitation SP8000-26-R-0006 Nickel Niobium Combined Synopsis-Solicitation

14 pages · combined-synopsis-solicitation

High

SP8000-26-R-0006 Amendment 0001

2 pages · amendment

High

SP8000-26-R-0006 Amendment 0002

3 pages · amendment

High

SP8000-26-R-0006 Amendment 0003

amendment

High

SP8000-26-R-0006 Nickel Niobium RFP

8 pages · rfp

High

Attachment 4 - QA Matrix Template

6 pages · q-and-a

Low

Nickel Niobium CLIN Pricing Structure

3 pages · other

Low

Nickel Niobium Evaluation Factors for ID RTC Contract

2 pages · other

Low

Pre-Proposal Zoom Instructions

2 pages · industry-day

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

4 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedNov 13

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedDec 2

The notice description changed.

Type ChangedMar 18

Combined Synopsis → Solicitation

Notice updatedMar 25

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedApr 9

Response deadline changed from Apr 13, 2026 to Apr 17, 2026. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineApr 17

Deadline has passed

Notice updatedMay 8

The notice description changed.

Submission Closed

04/17/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Dcso Columbus Division #3

Contacts2 people available

OfficeFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-6223, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Dcso Columbus Division #3

Office AddressFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-6223, USA

Contacts

Ivan Badillo

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Michelle Harrison

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Amendment 0003

SP8000-26-R-0006 amendment 003 is issued to cancel solicitation SP8000-26-R-0006 for
Nickel Niobium.

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Amendment 0002

SP8000-26-R-0006 amendment 0002 is issued to accomplish the following:

Extend the solicitation closing date and time.

Respond to vendor questions.

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Amendment 0001

The purpose of this amendment SP8000-26-R-0006 0001 is to update Attachment 3 - Clauses and Provisions to incorporate DFARS clause 252.225-7008 - Restriction on Acquisition of specialty Metals.

See attached amendment SP8000-26-R-0006 0001.

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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has a worldwide mission to ensure a continued supply of products to the National Defense Stockpile (NDS). This requirement is for DLA to acquire Nickel Niobium for DLA Strategic Materials. The acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 procedures. A single IDIQ contract will be solicited and awarded for this acquisition. The resultant IDIQ will include a 5-year base ordering period with an IDIQ Maximum (ceiling) of $450,000,000.00.

See the attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for more information.