DLA Strategic Materials Vanadium Pentoxide IDIQ
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
DCSO COLUMBUS DIVISION #3
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
SP8000-26-R-0013
NAICS
325180 - Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
Classification Code
9620
Additional Details
The Defense Logistics Agency Strategic Materials (DLA SM), operating through the DLA Contracting Services Office – Columbus Division 3 (DCSO-C3), has issued a solicitation for the procurement of Vanadium Pentoxide under an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract structure. This opportunity, identified by procurement number SP8000-26-R-0013, is designed to support the Department of Defense’s strategic materials requirements over a five-year ordering period, utilizing Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) delivery orders.
The primary objective of this procurement is to ensure a reliable and balanced supply of Vanadium Pentoxide, a critical inorganic chemical, for national defense and industrial mobilization purposes. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and Product Service Code (PSC) 9620. The material code associated with this requirement is N30001813.
This solicitation is unrestricted and is being conducted under the recommendation of other than full and open competition procedures. The statutory authority for this non-competitive action is 10 U.S.C. §3204(a)(3)(A), as implemented by FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(i). This authority allows the Government to limit competition when necessary to maintain specific sources of supply for national emergency preparedness or industrial mobilization. In accordance with this, the Government intends to award a single IDIQ contract to each of the following suppliers: Largo Inc. and U.S. Vanadium LLC. This approach is intended to maintain properly balanced sources of supply and ensure the availability of Vanadium Pentoxide for critical acquisition programs.
The scope of the contract encompasses the supply of commercial-grade Vanadium Pentoxide, with all orders placed under the terms and conditions of the IDIQ agreement. The procurement will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation), ensuring that commercial standards and negotiation procedures are applied throughout the contract lifecycle.
There are no set-aside requirements for this solicitation; it is open to all qualified sources, though the intent is to award to the specified suppliers for reasons of industrial mobilization. Contractors should note that the solicitation has been amended multiple times (Amendments 0001, 0002, and 0003), with details available in the attached SF30 forms.
The contracting entity for this procurement is DCSO Columbus Division #3, a federal office within the Defense Logistics Agency. Interested parties may direct inquiries to the primary contact, Felicia London ([email protected]), or the secondary contact, Victoria McPherson ([email protected], 614-693-0466).
The notice remains active, with a posting date of June 2, 2026, and a response deadline of February 13, 2026. Full details, including attachments and amendments, can be accessed via the official SAM.gov opportunity listing at https://sam.gov/opp/01fd5a1a99784b4da708cf3b9b156d0c/view.
In summary, this procurement seeks to establish long-term, reliable sources for Vanadium Pentoxide to support defense readiness and industrial mobilization, with clearly defined objectives, requirements, and a structured contract approach. Contractors with capabilities in basic inorganic chemical manufacturing and experience in supplying strategic materials to the federal government may find this opportunity aligned with their expertise, though the intended awardees have been specified due to the unique mobilization requirements.
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