Magnesium RFI for Warstopper Program | Defense Logistics Agency
⚠ Important Legal Notice
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, DLA Warstopper is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that DLA Warstopper will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with response to this RFI will be the sole responsibility of the interested party. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.
Executive Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking information on Magnesium usage to establish a Magnesium buffer as part of the Warstopper Program. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal.
Key Requirements (Verbatim Excerpts)
- 1. Grades & Specifications: Please identify all Magnesium grades and specifications your company utilizes to produce DPAS-rated orders. (Note: Proprietary specification information submitted to the Government will be held as Business Confidential and will not be disclosed outside of DLA Warstopper or its chain of command. The respondent is responsible for clearly marking proprietary information. This data is critical to ensure the Buffer aligns with OEM requirements.)
⚠ Important Notice Details
Submission Requirements:
- Responses must be received by 17JULY26 before 3pm EST.
- Interested vendors should submit their response as well as any questions through email to the contract specialist, Magnesium RFI – Warstopper Christy Boyer at [email protected] with “RFI – Magnesium” in the subject line.
- It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure the email was received and is viewable.
- Verbal questions/responses will not be accepted.
Response Deadline: July 17, 2026 7:00 PM
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Scope & Requirements
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Warstopper Program is seeking detailed information from industry partners to assist in establishing a Magnesium Buffer. Please provide responses to the following areas:
- 1. Grades & Specifications: Please identify all Magnesium grades and specifications your company utilizes to produce DPAS-rated orders. (Note: Proprietary specification information submitted to the Government will be held as Business Confidential and will not be disclosed outside of DLA Warstopper or its chain of command. The respondent is responsible for clearly marking proprietary information. This data is critical to ensure the Buffer aligns with OEM requirements.)
- 2. Material Forms: What forms or intermediaries (e.g., bar, plate, rounds, sheet, extrusions) are typically purchased for each identified specification?
- 3. Current Demand: What is your annual requirement for each of these specifications and forms?
- 4. Future Forecast: What is your projected demand for these items over the next five years?
- 5. Lead Times: What are the current expected lead times for procuring these magnesium intermediaries?
- 6. Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs): Do any of these specifications or forms have MOQs that negatively impact your ability to fulfill orders in a timely manner?
- 7. Internal Buffers: Does your company currently maintain an internal buffer or safety stock of these intermediaries?
- 8. Scrap/Waste Management: How is magnesium scrap or waste produced during your manufacturing process handled? Do you utilize any reclamation or recycling programs?
- 9. Surge Impact: Do you manufacture products with known surge requirements that could be jeopardized by extended magnesium lead times?
- 10. Affected Products: If applicable, please list or describe the specific products that have these surge requirements and would be most impacted.
Compliance & Qualifications
- Standard FAR clauses apply.
How to Prepare Your Bid
- Clearly identify and mark any proprietary information in your response to protect your business interests.
- Provide detailed data on current and future demand for Magnesium to align with DLA requirements.
- Ensure timely submission by verifying that your email response is received and viewable by the contract specialist.
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