Indium Metal
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-0011
NAICS
331492 - Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
Classification Code
9630
Additional Details
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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), through its Contracting Services Office – Columbus Division 3 (DCSO-C3), has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (Solicitation Number: SP8000-26-R-0011) for the procurement of high-purity indium metal ingots. This procurement is structured as a competitive, unrestricted acquisition under NAICS code 331492 (Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal, except Copper and Aluminum), with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 9630. The solicitation is not set aside for small businesses and is being conducted under “Other than Full and Open Competition” in accordance with FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(i), targeting AIM Products LLC and Indium Corporation of America.
**Purpose and Scope**
The primary objective of this procurement is to establish up to two long-term Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for the supply of 4N (99.99% purity) indium metal ingots. These contracts will support the strategic material requirements of the Department of Defense, ensuring a reliable supply of indium for long-term storage at the DLA Strategic Materials Scotia Depot in New York. The IDIQ contracts will have a three-year ordering period, with a guaranteed minimum value of $10,000,000 (equally divided among awardees) and a combined maximum value of $125,000,000. The contracts will utilize firm-fixed pricing with economic price adjustments (EPA), and all delivery orders will be issued on a firm-fixed-price basis.
**Key Requirements and Deliverables**
The solicitation covers two primary contract line items (CLINs):
- **CLIN 0001:** Supply of 4N Indium Metal Ingots, including all packaging and shipping, delivered in a form suitable for long-term storage in an enclosed government warehouse. The unit of issue is kilograms (KG), and all deliveries are FOB Destination to the Scotia Depot in New York. The period of performance is from February 27, 2026, to February 26, 2029, with a required delivery period of 12 months from each delivery order issuance.
- **CLIN 0002:** Third-party material testing of indium ingots, also issued on a firm-fixed-price basis, with the same period of performance and delivery requirements as CLIN 0001.
All indium ingots must meet the technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW), including purity, packaging, and storage requirements. Offerors are required to submit sample Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Certificates of Analysis (COA), proposed standards and specifications, and a delivery schedule as part of their technical proposal.
**Evaluation Criteria**
Proposals will be evaluated based on three primary factors:
1. **Technical Approach:** Including compliance with the SOW, submission of required technical documentation, and demonstration of capability to meet delivery and quality requirements.
2. **Recent and Relevant Past Performance:** Offerors must demonstrate acceptable past performance on similar contracts.
3. **Price:** Proposals will be assessed for price reasonableness in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b)(2).
Awards will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offerors who are determined to be responsible in accordance with FAR 9.104. Multiple IDIQ awards are anticipated, and delivery orders will be competed among IDIQ holders using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology.
**Contract Administration and Compliance**
The DLA Contracting Services Office – Columbus will administer the contracts. All offerors must be registered and maintain an ACTIVE status in the System for Award Management (SAM) throughout the contract period. Payment terms are Net 30 days from invoice submission, in accordance with the SOW.
**Submission Instructions and Timeline**
- **Proposal Due Date:** Proposals must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on February 17, 2026, to Zoryanna Siemer ([email protected]) and Rachel Leak ([email protected]). Facsimile proposals will not be accepted.
- **Questions Deadline:** All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email by 12:00 p.m. (EDT) on January 22, 2026. Responses will be provided via solicitation amendment.
- **Proposal Validity:** Proposals must remain valid for at least 60 calendar days after the solicitation closing date.
**Contracting Entity and Points of Contact**
- **Contracting Office:** DLA Contracting Services Office (DCSO) – Columbus Division 3, 3990 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213
- **Primary Contact:** Zoryanna Siemer, Contract Specialist ([email protected])
- **Secondary Contact:** Rachel Leak, Contracting Officer ([email protected])
- **Place of Performance:** DLA Strategic Materials Scotia Depot, Route 5, Building #12, Scotia, NY 12302-9463
**Additional Considerations**
- The solicitation incorporates the latest versions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Defense Logistics Agency Directive (DLAD).
- All proposal documents must be clearly marked as “Source Selection Information” in accordance with FAR 2.101 and 3.104.
- The solicitation and all amendments are available exclusively via SAM.gov; hard copies will not be issued.
- Contractors must ensure all representations and certifications are current in SAM.gov and included with their proposal if not already available in the system.
**Summary**
This procurement represents a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers of high-purity indium metal ingots to support the strategic material needs of the Department of Defense. The long-term, high-value IDIQ contracts offer stable demand and clear technical requirements, with a focus on quality, reliability, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Interested offerors should carefully review the solicitation documents, ensure compliance with all submission requirements, and direct any questions to the designated contracting officials by the specified deadlines.
For full details and access to attachments, visit the official SAM.gov opportunity page: https://sam.gov/opp/230f9cd40f9e4839baa4ddad9fc164b8/view