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ID: SP8000-26-R-INDI • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  85%
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Description

Posted: Sept. 8, 2025, 10:13 a.m. EDT

Amendment 1 to this RFI is to correct the RFI attachment response date to match the SAM.gov posting of 09 September 2025. The updated document is titled: RFI_Indium_amend 1.docx
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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate is seeking information for the potential acquisition of 222 metric tons of Indium Ingots for addition into the National Defense Stockpile (NDS).

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 required to provide your response.

Posted: Aug. 26, 2025, 3:02 p.m. EDT
Background
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate is seeking information for the potential acquisition of 222 metric tons of Indium Ingots to be added to the National Defense Stockpile (NDS).
This initiative aligns with DLA's mission to ensure the availability of critical materials for national defense purposes.

Work Details
The scope of work involves the acquisition of 222 metric tons of Indium Ingots.
Interested vendors must provide a capability statement that includes company information, experience as a prime or non-prime contractor, and details on material specifications, supply chain, delivery capabilities, storage conditions, and market information.
Specific requests include:
- Company name, GSA contract number, socioeconomic status, CAGE code, UEI number, and mailing address.
- Examples of relevant experience with contract numbers and agency details.
- Information on grades, forms, specifications of indium provided and their common uses in aerospace and defense.
- Supply chain details including source locations and production capacity.
- Delivery information including typical timeframes and methods.
- Storage conditions and recommendations for long-term storage.
- Market information regarding price fluctuations and anticipated changes in demand.

Place of Performance
Potential delivery locations include Hammond Depot in Hammond, IN; Hawthorne Depot in Hawthorne, NV; and Scotia Depot in Scotia, NY.

Overview

Response Deadline
Sept. 9, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
Aug. 26, 2025, 3:02 p.m. EDT (updated: Sept. 8, 2025, 10:13 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
PSC
None
Place of Performance
Columbus, OH 43213 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
$222,000 (value based on agency estimated range)
Odds of Award
24%
On 8/26/25 DCSO Fort Belvoir issued Sources Sought SP8000-26-R-INDI for Indium Ingots due 9/9/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 325180.
Primary Contact
Name
Zoryanna Siemer   Profile
Phone
(614) 692-2222

Secondary Contact

Name
RACHEL LEAK   Profile
Phone
(445) 737-4860

Documents

Posted documents for Sources Sought SP8000-26-R-INDI

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) > DCSO FORT BELVOIR DIVISION #2
FPDS Organization Code
97AS-SP8000
Source Organization Code
500023954
Last Updated
Sept. 24, 2025
Last Updated By
zoryanna.siemer@dla.mil
Archive Date
Sept. 24, 2025