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RFI - Reclamation, Recovery, and Resupply “R3” Lookup Tool

DEPT OF DEFENSE• R3T-RFI-001

Response Deadline

Aug 16, 2025

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Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking information from contractors regarding the development of a "Reclamation, Recovery, and Resupply (R3) Lookup Tool" aimed at enhancing military logistics and sustainability. The tool will allow users to input critical, strategic, or rare raw materials and retrieve detailed information about items containing those materials, including National Stock Numbers (NSNs), descriptions, technical data packages, part numbers, and the percentage makeup of the raw materials. This initiative is particularly important in light of vulnerabilities related to Chinese export controls, as it aims to improve visibility into the use of critical raw materials within the military supply chain. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit white papers outlining their proposed solutions, with responses due by the specified deadline, and can contact Latoya A. Coney at Latoya.Coney@dla.mil or 445-737-7533 for further information.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

541715

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

PSC Code

AJ12

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH

Solicitation Documents

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Final Version_Request for Information_R3 Lookup Tool (002).pdf

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AI Summary

The document is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) concerning the development of a "Reclamation, Recovery, and Resupply (R3) Lookup Tool." The RFI seeks feedback on the proposed capabilities for a tool that allows users to search for critical, strategic, or rare raw materials and retrieve relevant item information, including descriptions and composition details. The R&D Enterprise Service Activity aims to enhance military logistics and sustainability by improving visibility into the use of critical raw materials, particularly amid vulnerabilities related to Chinese export controls. The project encourages interested parties to submit white papers outlining how their solutions will fulfill specific capabilities, such as data integration, AI utilization, and compliance with cybersecurity policies. Responses to this RFI will inform a future Hackathon event, emphasizing the development of innovative logistics solutions, but no contract will be awarded based solely on this request. Interested vendors must follow outlined submission protocols by the specified deadline. This initiative reflects the DLA's commitment to sustaining the military supply chain through advanced technologies and innovative approaches to material recovery and resupply.