# REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) HEAVY RARE EARTH OXIDES

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/sp800026rxxxx

- Solicitation number: SP8000-26-R-XXXX
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Defense Logistics Agency
- Contracting office: Dcso Columbus (SP8000)
- NAICS: 212290 Other Metal Ore Mining
- First posted: August 26, 2025
- Last posted: August 26, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8df7c6e570f34799addc62995836e3f9/view

## Description

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate is seeking information for the potential acquisition of Dysprosium oxide – approximately 30 metric tons; Gadolinium oxide – approximately 900 metric tons; Samarium oxide – approximately 3,500 metric tons; Terbium oxide – approximately 10 metric tons for addition into the National Defense Stockpile.

Interested vendors should submit their response (Please see attached PDF for instructions/questions) as well as any questions through email to the contract specialist, (Christy Boyer @ christy.boyer@dla.mil) and Contracting Officer, (Alicia Barrowman @ alicia.barrowman@dla.mil) with “RFI – HREO” in the subject line. Responses must be received by (09SEP25 before 5pm EST). It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure the email was received and is viewable. Verbal questions/responses will not be accepted.

## Publications

- August 26, 2025: Sources sought, due September 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 8df7c6e570f34799addc62995836e3f9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8df7c6e570f34799addc62995836e3f9/view

## Points of contact

- Christine Boyer, christine.boyer@dla.mil, 6146927389
- Alicia Barrowman, alicia.barrowman@dla.mil

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