Request for Information (RFI) Heavy Rare Earth Oxides

Background
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate is seeking information for the potential acquisition of heavy rare earth oxides, specifically Dysprosium oxide, Gadolinium oxide, Samarium oxide, and Terbium oxide. This acquisition aims to add these materials into the National Defense Stockpile, which supports the agency's mission to ensure the availability of critical materials for national defense.

Work Details
The scope of work includes the potential acquisition of the following quantities of materials:

- Dysprosium oxide – approximately 30 metric tons;
- Gadolinium oxide – approximately 900 metric tons;
- Samarium oxide – approximately 3,500 metric tons;
- Terbium oxide – approximately 10 metric tons.

Interested vendors must provide a capability statement that includes general data such as company name, GSA contract number, socioeconomic status, CAGE code, UEI number, and primary point of contact details. Additionally, vendors should provide examples of direct and relevant non-prime experience in performing similar work, including contract numbers and descriptions. Vendors are also required to identify their supply chain for dysprosium oxide and any regulations or certifications necessary for this requirement.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is not explicitly stated but will be determined based on the responses received and subsequent planning.

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