Ammonium Perrhenate (APR)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation SP8000-26-R-0010 is issued to accomplish the following:

• Post Questions and Answers for questions submitted by the due date/time.
• Add partial quantity offers submission instruction in the solicitation.

This amendment impacts the Q&A section and submission instructions related to partial quantities within the original solicitation.

Potential bidders should review the newly posted Questions and Answers for clarification and note the added instructions for submitting partial quantity offers. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the DLA Purchase Requisition for Ammonium Perrhenate (APR).

• Material Weight: The volumes listed in the RFP refer to total material weight, not rhenium contained weight.

• Partial Volume Offers: Offers for partial volume are considered, provided at least 34% of the annual estimated volume is proposed.

• Pricing Mechanisms: The solicitation may include Fixed Price for initial orders and negotiated prices with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) for subsequent orders. DLA will consider commodity price indexes aligned with market pricing, such as Argus, for EPA.

• Order Volumes & Timelines: Order volumes are at the government's discretion and subject to funding. Delivery timelines will be worked out after award.

• Minimum/Maximum Quantities: The government is only required to meet the guaranteed minimum established under the IDIQ contract. The overall maximum quantity for five years is 6,584 kgs.

• Pricing Structure: Unit prices will be established for each contract year. While a 10% cap generally applies to EPA, it can be modified based on negotiations and approval. All pricing needs to be proposed on a fixed price basis, with annual price increases permissible.

• Proposal Validity: A proposal validity of 180 days is required.

• Award Timeline: There is no set date for IDIQ contract awards, but the first delivery order is expected within 48 hours of award.

• Delivery Lead Time: Contractors must submit a delivery schedule within 30 days of award, including proposed individual delivery dates and net weights.

• Testing Methods: GDMS (Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry) is acceptable for lab testing, as the government cannot dictate testing methods unless they are insufficient for their needs.

• Information regarding partial volume offers has been added to the solicitation under "Other Acquisition Notes."

• Clarifications on pricing, delivery schedules, and quantity ranges may impact how vendors prepare their proposals and pricing structures.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the acquisition of commercial items, specifically Ammonium Perrhenate (APR), using FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15. It is a long-term, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a fixed price for Delivery Orders. The DLA Contracting Services Office - Columbus Division 3 (DCSO-C3) intends to award multiple IDIQ contracts.

• Acquisition of Ammonium Perrhenate (APR).

• Material must have packaging conducive to long-term storage in an enclosed Government warehouse.

• CLIN 0001: Ammonium Perrhenate (APR) in Kilograms (Kgs).

• CLIN 0002: Material Testing & Sampling in Lots.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: Five (5) year ordering period.

• Contract Award Dollar Amount: $35,000,000.00 Max Value for all IDIQs combined.

• Individual Contract Minimum: $250,000.00 (guaranteed).

• Pricing Terms: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) or Fixed price for the initial Delivery Order and negotiated price at each subsequent Delivery Order based on Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) terms.

• Payment Terms: Net 30.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: 05 FEB 2026, 12:00 PM EST.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Award Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Questions Due: 22 JAN 2026, 12:00 PM EST. Submit questions via email to Allison.Douglewicz@dla.mil.

• This acquisition is NOT set aside for small businesses.

• Applicable NAICS Code: 325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (Size Standard: 650 employees).

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and maintain ACTIVE status.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.

• Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Products and Commercial Services, or confirm it is in their SAM.gov registration.

• Proposals must be good for 180 calendar days after the close of the notice.

• Place of Contract Performance: Contractor Facility.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To establish an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) ordering vehicle for the Department of Defense (DoD) to purchase Ammonium Perrhenate (APR) as needed, for both catalyst and metallurgical applications.

• The contractor will provide necessary management, services, personnel, and documentation for APR procurement.

• The DoD intends to purchase APR with maximum values specified over a five-year ordering period, totaling 6,584 kgs.

• Material must be APR/grade, in powder form (NH4ReO4), and meet stringent specifications for various components (e.g., NH4ReO4 min 99.95%, specific ppm limits for Fe, Ni, Cr, Mo, W, etc.).

• Material must be non-radioactive and contain less than 0.05% combined thorium and uranium.

• The contractor must adhere to a government-approved sampling plan.

• Government will witness sampling operations.

• Sampling operations must occur within the Continental United States (CONUS).

• The contractor must provide written notice 20 business days prior to sampling activities.

• An independent, CONUS-based, ISO 17025 certified third-party laboratory must perform chemical analysis.

• A Certificate of Analysis (COA) must be provided for each production lot, detailing test results and certifying material specifications are met.

• COAs must be submitted in PDF format for government review and acceptance prior to shipment.

• The ordering period is five years.

• Production facilities must be within the CONUS.

• Delivery will be to specified DLA depots in Scotia, NY; Hawthorne, NV; or Hammond, IN.

• Compliance with Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Tariff Act of 1930, Trade Act of 1974, US Customs and Border Protection forms, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations.

• Adherence to DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations for transport, handling, storage, and disposal.

• APR must be packaged in new UN 1A2 compliant steel drums (33 gallons) with specific palletizing requirements.

• Detailed labeling requirements for containers and pallets.

• Contractor is responsible for transportation, carrier, and insurance costs.

• Deliveries must be scheduled in writing at least 15 business days in advance.

• DLA personnel will perform visual inspections and reserves the right to sample and test material.

• Rejected material must be replaced at no cost to the government within 90 calendar days.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document details the pricing structure and estimated quantities for Ammonium Perrhenate (APR) and associated third-party testing under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. It outlines the CLINs, item descriptions, pricing terms, and inspection/acceptance points.

• CLIN 0001 - Ammonium Perrhenate (APR):

  • Procures up to 6,584 kgs of APR over a five-year period for the National Defense Stockpile.
  • Requires sourcing, packaging, and delivery to DLA Strategic Materials Scotia Depot, NY.
  • Pricing: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) or negotiated price with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) for subsequent Delivery Orders.
  • Inspection, Acceptance, and FOB: Destination.
  • Packaging and labeling per SOW Sections F and G.
  • Quantity ranges and unit pricing per kilogram are provided for each contract year.

• CLIN 0002 - Third-Party Testing:

  • Requires third-party testing of APR in accordance with SOW Section C.
  • Pricing: Firm Fixed Price.
  • Quantity ranges and unit pricing per lot are provided for each contract year.

• Provides estimated quantities and pricing structures for both the material and testing services.

• Details the delivery, inspection, and acceptance requirements.

• Informs bidders on how to propose pricing for different quantity ranges and contract years.

• Notes that estimated quantities are not exact and the government is only required to meet the guaranteed minimum.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Ammonium Perrhenate (APR). It outlines the agency's intent to solicit and award an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for APR, which is a critical material for the National Defense Stockpile (NDS).

• Procurement: DLA intends to award a multiple-award, Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) IDIQ contract for APR over a five-year period.
• Competition: The justification cites statutory authority (10 U.S.C. §3204(a)(3)(A) and FAR 6.302-3) for restricting competition to domestic manufacturers to ensure availability during national emergencies and maintain domestic production capability.
• Market Research: A Request for Information (RFI) was posted on SAM.gov, and seven companies capable of supplying APR responded, indicating multiple domestic suppliers exist.
• Future Solicitation: The action will be executed as a Request for Proposals (RFP) under FAR Part 12 and Part 15 procedures and will be synopsized/solicited on SAM.gov for approximately two weeks, providing potential offerors an opportunity to respond.
• Barriers to Competition: DLA has a Broad Agency Announcement to encourage companies to seek funding for qualifying manufacturers of strategic materials. No proposals were submitted for APR qualification or alternatives, but DLA will continue market research.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document lists contract clauses and provisions that are incorporated by reference or in full text into the contract. It serves as a comprehensive list of terms and conditions that govern the agreement between the Government and the contractor.

• Incorporated by Reference: Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are listed with their respective numbers and dates, indicating they are part of the contract without being fully written out. Examples include clauses related to:
  • Gratuities (52.203-3)
  • System for Award Management (SAM) maintenance (52.204-13)
  • Safeguarding Covered Contractor Information Systems (52.204-21)
  • Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment (52.222-20)
  • Interest (52.232-17)
  • Government Delay of Work (52.242-17)
  • Hazardous Material Labels (252.223-7001)
• Incorporated in Full Text: Several key clauses are provided in their entirety, including:
  • 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) FAR
  • 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025) FAR
• Solicitation Provisions: Specific solicitation provisions are incorporated by reference, such as:
  • 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors (JAN 2023) DFARS
  • 252.219-7000 Advancing Small Business (JUN 2023) DFARS
• System for Award Management (SAM) Clause: 52.204-7 FAR is included in full text, detailing requirements for offeror registration and data validation.

This document is critical for bidders as it outlines the legal and contractual framework governing the opportunity. Understanding these clauses is essential for:

• Compliance: Ensuring the offer meets all regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying potential liabilities, obligations, and rights.
• Proposal Preparation: Accurately addressing all terms and conditions, especially those requiring specific representations or certifications.
• Contract Performance: Knowing the rules and expectations once a contract is awarded.