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Solicitation for Nickel Niobium IDIQ
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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.
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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.
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