# Rare Earth Separation and Purifications

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/sp800026resp

- Solicitation number: SP8000-26-RESP
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was February 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Defense Logistics Agency
- Contracting office: Dcso Columbus (SP8000)
- NAICS: 212290 Other Metal Ore Mining
- Product or service code: 9650 Nonferrous Base Metal Refinery and Intermediate Forms
- Place of performance: Hammond, Indiana
- First posted: January 21, 2026
- Last posted: January 21, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/066eae6710544606a2140b7ea2af277b/view

## Description

This request for information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and is not a request for quote (RFQ), invitation for bid (IFB), or an obligation on the part of the government to acquire any supplies or services. Responses to this RFI are not quotes or offers and cannot be accepted by the government to form a binding contract. The government will determine if/how to proceed based on the results of this notice. Companies that respond to this notice should not expect to receive feedback regarding submissions.

The government will not pay any costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the expense of the responding party. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the government. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. DLA Strategic Materials representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential offerors.

Such discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements, especially any development and certification risks. (See attachment for details)

**Note:** Responses must be received by February 11, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.

## Publications

- January 21, 2026: Sources sought, due February 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. Notice 066eae6710544606a2140b7ea2af277b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/066eae6710544606a2140b7ea2af277b/view

## Points of contact

- Wanda Willis, wanda.willis@dla.mil, 5717671191

---
Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/sp800026resp.