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REE and Rare Earth Magnet Recovery & Qualification

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Response Deadline01/30/2029, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract with the Department of Defense, managed by Dcso Columbus, focuses on the research and development of recycling and recovering neodymium iron boron and samarium cobalt magnets for DLA Strategic Materials projects. The scope of work involves utilizing chemical analysis labs and extraction facilities to measure Total Rare Earth Metals and determine energy magnetic density to create substitutes for DOD Programs of Record. The project is based in Fort Belvoir and requires the delivery of qualified recycled rare earth element materials along with detailed technical reports. This effort falls under NAICS code 541715 and is scheduled for a response deadline of January 30, 2029.

General Info

DOD subcontract for recycling rare earth magnets to create material substitutes by 2029.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Dcso Columbus

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SP800026BBAA0.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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DLA-SM Broad Agency Announcement

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Timeline

PostedJun 2

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Response DeadlineJan 30

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01/30/2029, 02:00:00 PM UTCin over 2 years

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Dcso Columbus

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Dcso Columbus

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Performs research and development to recycle and recover neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) or Samarium Cobalt (SmCo) magnets for prime contractors on DLA Strategic Materials projects. Recycles rare earth magnets, measures Total Rare Earth Metals (TREM), and determines energy magnetic density. Uses rare earth extraction facilities and chemical analysis labs to develop substitutes for DOD Programs of Record. Delivers qualified recycled REE materials and technical reports.

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