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Scandium Oxide Sole Source to Rio Tinto Services

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SP8000025R0021Federal

Submission Closed09/30/2025, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

This contract is a sole source acquisition for Scandium Oxide, with Rio Tinto Services Inc. identified as the only vendor capable of supplying the required product at the necessary capacity. The procurement process involves reviewing the attached solicitation, which includes technical requirements and the statement of work, and submitting a signed SF1449 form along with the quote for consideration. The government’s justification for sole sourcing is documented in a redacted version of the Justification and Approval (J&A). Quotes must be submitted by September 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time via email to Adam Steele, with a copy to Alek Pagliaccetti, who are the designated points of contact. All questions regarding the RFP should be directed to the same contacts by September 23, 2025, to ensure timely responses. The contract is issued by the Department of Defense’s DCSO Columbus Division #3, based in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, with performance to be carried out in Hammond, Indiana. The solicitation is posted under number SP8000025R0021, and there is no set-aside applicable to this procurement. The NAICS code associated with this contract is 331410, which pertains to aluminum production and processing. Interested vendors can access additional details through the provided link on SAM.gov.

General Info

Department of Defense sole source procurement of Scandium Oxide from Rio Tinto by September 30, 2025.

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

Documents

ATT+3 Clauses and Provisions

specifications

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DLA Strategic Materials - Section B: Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs (Scandium Oxide)

3 pages · specifications

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Solicitation SP8000-25-R-0021 - Scandium Oxide

rfp

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SP8000-25-R-0021 Scandium Oxide IDIQ Solicitation

64 pages · rfp

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Statement of Work - Scandium Oxide

11 pages · sow

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DLA Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition - Scandium Oxide

justification-and-authorization

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 16

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineSep 30

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/30/2025, 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

Adam Steele

Alek Pagliaccetti

Full Description

This is a sole source acquisition for Scandium Oxide. Rio Tinto Services Inc. has been identified as the only vendor available capable of fulfilling the government's required product needs at the capacity required for the contract. Please review the attached solicition in it's entirity to review applicable technical requirements, statement of work, etc. A signed/filled out copy of the attached SF1449 must be included with your quote to be considered for award. The Govenrments J&A for this sole source is also attached in redacted form. Quotes are required to be received by 30 SEP 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Note: The email address for submission of proposals is Adam.Steele@dla.mil, with a carbon copy sent to Alek.Pagliaccetti@dla.mil. All vendor questions about the RFP shall be submitted via e- mail to Adam Steele at Adam.Steele@dla.mil with a carbon copy sent to Alek Pagliaccetti at Alek.Pagliaccetti@dla.mil. All questions shall be received by 23 SEP 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, after which the period for responding to questions shall have closed.