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Request For Information (RFI) Commercially Pure Aluminum

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SP8000-25-R-CPAlFederal

Submission Closed06/06/2025, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 331524

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7 months ago

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in 5 months

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Dcso Columbus Division #3

NAICS

331524 - Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)

Place of Performance

Hammond, IN, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

DLA Strategic Materials RFI for Commercially Pure Aluminum

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 22

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJun 6

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

06/06/2025, 09:00:00 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

Felicia London

Victoria McPherson

Full Description

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate is seeking information on how an interested contractor could supply 150,000 metric tons of commercially pure aluminum over a five year period. See the attached Request for Information for more details.