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Tungsten Hard Scrap SP8000 RFI

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SP8000-26-Tungsten_Hard_ScrapFederal

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The government is issuing a request for information to explore potential sources for tungsten hard scrap under solicitation number SP8000-26-Tungsten_Hard_Scrap, with no intention of forming a binding contract or making an acquisition at this stage. This RFI is solely for planning purposes, and responses do not constitute offers or quotes; the government retains the right to proceed, modify, or cancel any future actions based on the information received. Submissions are voluntary, non-reimbursable, and become government property upon receipt, with respondents bearing all associated costs. No feedback will be provided on submissions, and participation does not guarantee future opportunities. A questionnaire must be completed and submitted along with responses, which should be sent via email to Alicia Barrowman and Felicia London by the deadline of August 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. The notice is managed by the Department of Defense through the DCSCO Columbus office, with performance expected in Ohio, and the NAICS code 331492 applies to other nonferrous metal alloy manufacturing. No set aside is being used for this solicitation.

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Government seeks info on tungsten hard scrap via RFI; no binding contract, responses due August 3, 2026, to DCSCO Columbus.

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Department Of Defense → Dcso ColumbusView Agency

NAICS

331492 - Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)View NAICS

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15408, OH, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Dcso Columbus
Contacts2 people available
OfficeCOLUMBUS, OH, 43218, USA
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Department Of Defense → Dcso Columbus
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Office AddressCOLUMBUS, OH, 43218, USA
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Felicia London
Alicia Barrowman

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  • 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 see attachment questionnaire and submit with your response. 
  • Interested vendors should submit their response as well as any questions through email to the contract specialist, Alicia Barrowman @ alicia.barrowman@dla.mil and Felicia London @ felicia.london@dal.mil with “RFI – Tungsten Hard Scrap” in the subject line.  The closing date for this RFI is 03AUG26 at 5pm EST.

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