Nickel - DLA SP8000

The Defense Logistics Agency Strategic Materials Directorate is seeking information regarding the potential acquisition of 3,500 metric tons of nickel metal for inclusion in the National Defense Stockpile. This request for information, identified by solicitation number RFI-Nickel, is for planning purposes to assist the government in determining future acquisition strategies and assessing vendor capabilities to meet requirements. The requirement falls under NAICS code 331410 for Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining and PSC 9650 for NONFERROUS BASE METAL REFINERY AND INTERMEDIATE FORMS.

The primary place of performance is Columbus, Ohio. Responses to this notice are due by March 19, 2026, following the initial publication on March 4, 2026, and a subsequent update on March 12, 2026. Felicia London is the designated point of contact for this market research effort. Documentation for this notice includes one attachment, a PDF file titled Nickel RFI.pdf.

This sources sought notice does not constitute a request for quote or a formal solicitation, and the government is not obligated to award a contract based on the information received. DLA Strategic Materials may use submitted data to clarify potential development and certification risks associated with the acquisition. All costs related to responding to this request are the responsibility of the responding party, and submissions will be retained as government property.