SP8000-Tire Cord Steel RFI

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate is issuing a Sources‑Sought Request for Information (RFI) to assess industry capability for supplying Tire Cord Steel to augment the National Defense Stockpile. Respondents must submit a capability statement that includes general company data (name, CAGE/UEI, socioeconomic status, size, address, primary POC), detailed prime and non‑prime contract experience (contract numbers, agencies, scope/value, duration, functions performed), relevant certifications, equipment, and any recycling processes used. The RFI also requires information on material grades, forms, specifications, purity requirements, common impurities, testing methods, pricing approaches, current market prices, delivery lead times, annual capacity, origin locations, and subcontracting plans (including percentages to small businesses, large firms, and any credit line available to support the effort). Financial resources, ability to manage the effort as a prime contractor, and lessons learned from prior awards must be addressed. Responses are limited to 20 single‑sided pages (12‑point font, 1‑inch margins) in Microsoft Word or PDF, with proprietary data clearly marked. All submissions become government property and will not be returned; no costs will be reimbursed and no feedback will be provided. Submissions and any questions must be emailed to Alicia Barrowman (alicia.barrowman@dla.mil) and Felicia London (felicia.london@dal.mil) with “RFI – Tire Cord Steel” in the subject line no later than 28 APR 2026, 3 pm EST. The potential delivery locations are the DLA depots in Hammond, IN; Hawthorne, NV; Scotia, NY; and Columbus, OH.

Notice ID

5cd0ac81c74446278507224d84d979d4

Solicitation Number

SP8000-26-Tire_Cord_Steel

NAICS Code

2122

Classification Code

9640