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Response Deadline08/03/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

Department Of Defense → Dcso ColumbusView Agency

NAICS

541613 - Marketing Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

15408, OH, USA

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NONE

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PostedJul 27

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Response DeadlineAug 3

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Full Description

Provide market intelligence, historical pricing trends, sourcing channels, and cost modeling for tungsten hard scrap to support government acquisition planning.

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