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SP8000_RFI BORON CARBIDE

Solicitation: SP8000_RFI_BORON_CARBIDE
Notice ID: 962af4566c8e4a7696a05a0ff46a59f5
TypeSources SoughtNAICS 325180PSC9620DepartmentDepartment of DefenseAgencyDefense Logistics AgencyStateVAPostedMar 27, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueApr 10, 2026, 09:00 PM UTCCloses in 11 days

Sources Sought from DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: VA. Response deadline: Apr 10, 2026. Industry: NAICS 325180 • PSC 9620.

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Solicitation context: SP8000_RFI_BORON_CARBIDE. Requirements vary by acquisition and contract type; COTS-only exceptions may apply.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 325180 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 32.

12-month awarded value
$3,310,633
Sector total $11,750,037,593 • Share 0.0%
Live
Median
$54,375
P10–P90
$44,853$2,169,359
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
0.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,310,633)
Deal sizing
$54,375 median
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Live POP
Place of performance
Not listed
State: VA
Contracting office
Fort Belvoir, VA • 22060-6223 USA

Applicable Wage Determinations

SAM WDOL references matched to this opportunity's location and scope language.

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
VA20260001 (Rev 1)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Virginia • Accomack, Albemarle, Alleghany +89
Rate
and over: Tug Boats) CLASS A1
Base $48.48Fringe $15.34
Rate
b CLASS A2
Base $43.20Fringe $14.99
+43 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 43 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
VA20260001 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Virginia • Accomack, Albemarle, Alleghany +89
Rate
and over: Tug Boats) CLASS A1
Base $48.48Fringe $15.34
Rate
b CLASS A2
Base $43.20Fringe $14.99
Rate
b CLASS B1
Base $41.93Fringe $14.90
+42 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
VA20260169 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Virginia • York
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)
Base $40.77Fringe $20.17
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $38.97Fringe $27.39
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $22.44Fringe $10.23
+29 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
VA20260002 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Virginia • Halifax
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)
Base $40.77Fringe $20.17
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $37.95Fringe $25.95
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Bulldozer
Base $38.79Fringe $18.05
+8 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
VA20260003 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Virginia • Pittsylvania
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)
Base $40.77Fringe $20.17
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $37.95Fringe $25.95
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Bulldozer
Base $38.79Fringe $18.05
+8 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

Name
Alicia Barrowman
Email
alicia.barrowman@dla.mil
Phone
Not available
Name
Felicia London
Email
felicia.london@dla.mil
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Agency
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Subagency
DCSO COLUMBUS DIVISION #3
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Fort Belvoir, VA
22060-6223 USA

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Description

DISCLAIMER: 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.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate is seeking information for the potential acquisition of 750,000 LBS. of Boron Carbide for addition into the National Defense Stockpile.

Please send attached survey to through email to (Alicia Barrowman @ alicia.barrowman@dla.mil and Felicia London @ felicia.london@dla.mil) with “RFI – Boron Carbide” in the subject line.  Responses must be received by 10APR26 before 5pm EST.

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