The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) requires a worldwide acquisition of Nickel Niobium for the National Defense Stockpile. The acquisition will result in a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 5-year base ordering period and a maximum ceiling value of $450,000,000. The procurement will be conducted according to standard federal acquisition procedures.

This is a request for quotes for a project requiring a detailed technical and price proposal. The technical response is limited to 10 pages and must include a specific approach, a past certificate of analysis, and draft plans for safety, sampling, and testing, each also limited to 10 pages. The price quote must be submitted using a specific Excel spreadsheet format with formulas intact. Questions from vendors must be submitted by 10:00am EDT on November 25, 2025. Quotes must be submitted via email by 5:00pm EDT on December 15, 2025, with the vendor responsible for confirming receipt.