Chromium - DLA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes, seeking information regarding the potential acquisition of Chromium metal (99.9% pure or higher) for the National Defense Stockpile (NDS). This RFI is not a request for quote or an obligation to contract. Responses are due by March 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The DLA is seeking to acquire approximately 4,500 short tons (950,000 lbs.) of high-purity Chromium metal for addition to the NDS. This RFI aims to gather comprehensive market and technical data to inform future acquisition strategies.
Key Information Requested
Vendors are requested to provide detailed information across several categories:
- Material Information: Grades, forms, specifications, common uses (aerospace/defense), purity requirements, impurities, testing methods, and locations of impurities.
- Supply Information: Source location, supply chain details (including non-CONUS), annual production/throughput, production lead time for the specified quantity, recycling involvement, pricing methods, and current market price.
- Delivery Information: Typical order-to-delivery time, quantities, subcontractor usage, origin locations, annual delivery capacity, lead time, potential for increased output, lot/batch size, spot delivery, volume discounts, preferred delivery/packaging, industry standards, and safety concerns.
- Storage Information: Common storage conditions, typical duration, shelf life, environmental impact, regulations, material rotation, and long-term storage recommendations.
- Market Information: Frequency of market price changes, seasonal impact on availability/production, anticipated manufacturing process changes, technology development, end-user requirement shifts, potential material substitutions, and customer market sectors.
- General Information: Provisions for long-term agreements, Wide Area Workflow account usage, willingness to provide sales data, agreement to FAR clause 52.216-2, SAM registration, CAGE code, and lessons learned.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Published: March 4, 2026
- Potential Delivery Locations: Hammond Depot, IN; Hawthorne Depot, NV; Scotia Depot, NY; Columbus Depot, OH.
Submission Instructions
Responses must be submitted via email to Felicia London (Felicia.London@dla.mil) and Alicia Barrowman (Alicia.Barrowman@dla.mil). The subject line must be "RFI – Chromium". Responses are limited to 20 pages, single-sided, in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format (12-point font, 8.5 x 11 page, 1" margins). Proprietary information must be clearly marked. Verbal questions or responses will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the government to procure any supplies or services. Responses are not offers and will not form a binding contract. The government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding to this notice, and companies should not expect feedback on submissions.