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Request For Information/Sources for Refractory Metal Wires

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SP800026RRMW1Federal

Submission Closed09/10/2025, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Dcso Columbus Division #3

NAICS

331410 - Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining

Place of Performance

Hammond, IN, 46327, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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DLA Strategic Materials - Refractory Metal Wires RFI

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PhaseClosed

PostedAug 26

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineSep 10

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Submission Closed

09/10/2025, 04:00:00 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

Adam Steele

Ivan Badillo

Full Description

This Request for Information and Sources Sought is posted in relation to Refractory Metal Wires for a potential upcoming acquistion on behave of the Defense Logistics Agency's Strategic Material Stockpile. DISCLAIMER: This request for information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and is not a request for quote (RFQ), invitation for bid (IFB), or an obligation on the part of the government to acquire any supplies or services. Responses to this RFI are not quotes or offers and cannot be accepted by the government to form a binding contract. The government will determine if/how to proceed based on the results of this notice. Companies that respond to this notice should not expect to receive feedback regarding submissions. The government will not pay any costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the expense of the responding party. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the government. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. DLA Strategic Materials representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential offerors. Such discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements, especially any development and certification risks. Please review the attached RFI document for all relevant information and details. Please provide your responses to the contacts attached to this RFI by the closing date/time.