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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - RHENIUM METAL

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SP8000-26-R-RHENFederal

Submission Closed09/11/2025, 06:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Dcso Columbus Division #3View Agency

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

Columbus, OH, 43213, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(1)

RFI_Rhenium.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedAug 28

Sources Sought

Amendment 1Aug 28

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineSep 11

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/11/2025, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Dcso Columbus Division #3

Contacts2 people available

OfficeFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-6223, USA

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Department Of Defense → Dcso Columbus Division #3

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Office AddressFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-6223, USA

Contacts

Allison Douglewicz

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Christopher Moore

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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate is seeking information for the potential acquisition of 40 metric tons of Rhenium metal for addition into the National Defense Stockpile. NAICS 331410 / PSC 9630 / Material N30001383 / Unit of Issue MT Interested vendors should submit their response as well as any questions through email to the contract specialist, Allison Douglewicz at allison.douglewicz@dla.mil with - RFI - Rhenium in the subject line. Responses must be received by September 11, 2025 @ 2:00 PM EST. It is the vendor's responsibility to ensure the email was received and is viewable. Verbal questions/responses will not be accepted.

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