SP8000_RFI BORON CARBIDE
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 is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for the potential acquisition of 750,000 LBS of Boron Carbide for the National Defense Stockpile. This RFI is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due April 10, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
DLA Strategic Materials is seeking information from interested vendors regarding their capabilities to supply Boron Carbide for addition to the National Defense Stockpile.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: March 27, 2026
Information Requested
Vendors must submit a capability statement addressing:
- General Data: Company information (CAGE, UEI, POC), GSA/other contracts, socioeconomic status, business size, prime/non-prime experience, certifications, teaming intentions, financial resources.
- Material Information: Boron Carbide grades, forms, specifications, common grades for aerospace/defense, purity, impurities (effects, types, limits, testing), internal/external lab capabilities.
- Supply Information: Source locations, supply chain details (CONUS status), annual production/throughput, estimated production/acquisition time, recycling involvement, pricing methods, current market prices.
- Delivery Information: Typical order-to-delivery time, delivery quantities, subcontractor use, origin locations, annual delivery capacity, estimated delivery time for 750,000 LBS, additional capacity, lot/batch size, spot delivery, discounts, preferred delivery/packaging, industry standards, safety concerns.
- Storage Information: Common storage conditions, duration, shelf life, environmental impact, regulations, material rotation, long-term storage recommendations, safety/environmental controls.
- Market Information: Price volatility, seasonal impacts, anticipated manufacturing/technology changes, potential material substitutions, customer market sectors.
- Additional Information: Provisions for agreements >1 year, Wide Area Workflow status, willingness to provide sales data, agreement to FAR clause 52.216-2, SAM.gov registration, CAGE code, and lessons learned.
Submission Instructions
- Format: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF, maximum 20 pages, single-sided, 12-point font, 8.5x11 page, 1" margins.
- Proprietary Information: Must be clearly marked.
- Method: Email to Alicia Barrowman (alicia.barrowman@dla.mil) and Felicia London (felicia.london@dla.mil).
- Subject Line: "RFI – Boron Carbide".
- Deadline: April 10, 2026, before 5:00 PM EST.
- Verification: Vendors are responsible for confirming email receipt and viewability.
Disclaimer
This RFI is for planning purposes only. Responses are voluntary, will not be returned, and costs incurred will not be reimbursed. Information gathered may inform future acquisition strategy development.