Scandium Oxide Sole Source to Rio Tinto Services

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials is soliciting proposals for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to acquire up to $40,000,000.00 of Scandium Oxide over a five-year ordering period. This RFP, designated SP8000-25-R-0021, aims to secure a steady supply for the National Defense Stockpile due to recent export controls. The contract will be firm-fixed-price, with a guaranteed minimum of $2,000,000.00. Proposals are due by September 30, 2025, 5:00 PM EST, and must include a signed SF 1449, SAM registration, representations/certifications, and pricing. Evaluation will focus on technical acceptability, including a sample Certificate of Analysis (COA) and adherence to the Statement of Work. The contractor will be responsible for sourcing, packaging, delivery to Hammond, Indiana, and third-party testing of the Scandium Oxide, which must meet a minimum purity of 99.8% Sc2O3 and specific elemental requirements. Payments will be processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contracting Services Office (DCSO) Columbus Division #3 issued Solicitation Number SP8000-25-R-0021 for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Scandium Oxide. This is a sole-source acquisition, not set aside for small businesses, with an intended award to Rio Tinto Services, Inc. The contract has a five-year ordering period, a guaranteed minimum of $2,000,000, and a maximum value of $40,000,000. The solicitation outlines two Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): Scandium Oxide (CLIN 0001) and Third Party Testing (CLIN 0002). Proposals are due by September 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST, and must be submitted electronically to Adam Steele and Alek Pagliaccetti. Offerors must be registered and have an active status in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit a technical approach demonstrating acceptability, a price proposal, and SAM certifications.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials (DLA-SM) plans to procure up to $40,000,000.00 of scandium oxide over a five-year period for the National Defense Stockpile (NDS). The contract is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a 60-month base ordering period. The estimated total quantity is 6,384 kg of scandium oxide, with annual estimates provided. The contract includes two Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): CLIN 0001 for Scandium Oxide, which covers sourcing, packaging, and delivery to the DLA Strategic Materials Hammond Depot in Indiana at a Firm-Fixed Price, and CLIN 0002 for Third-Party Testing of Scandium Oxide, also at a Firm-Fixed Price. Offerors must propose unit prices for scandium oxide and unit prices per lot for third-party testing across different quantity ranges and contract years. Pricing will remain valid for all delivery orders, with quantities subject to change from initial estimates.

The Department of Defense (DoD) seeks to acquire 6,384 kg of scandium oxide for the National Defense Stockpile to mitigate supply chain risks following China's export controls. The material must be 99.8% pure Sc2O3, meeting stringent elemental requirements. Contractors must segregate production lots and allow government witnessing of sampling operations. An independent, CONUS-based, ISO 17025, ASTM 9001 certified, and ITAR compliant third-party lab will perform chemical analyses. The contractor must provide a testing plan and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing test results and certifying compliance. Packaging will be in 10 kg water/damage-resistant containers on specific hardwood pallets, adhering to DOT, OSHA, EPA, and GHS regulations. Deliveries to the Hammond, Indiana depot will be scheduled in advance, with government inspection and acceptance within 20 calendar days.

This document outlines federal contract clauses and provisions, primarily from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), governing various aspects of government contracts. Key areas include contractor responsibilities, compliance requirements, payment terms, and evaluation criteria for commercial products and services. Notable clauses cover gratuities, anti-corruption, System for Award Management (SAM) registration, safeguarding information, labor standards, environmental protection, and restrictions on foreign products and services. The document also details Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions and ordering limitations for indefinite-quantity contracts, specifying minimum and maximum order values and delivery periods. These clauses ensure legal, ethical, and efficient procurement processes for federal agencies.

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