Titanium Request for Information Tender, USA - 86504641

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Titanium Request for Information

Deadline : 28 Aug 2023

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 86504641

Document Ref. No. : W519TC23-9-RFI

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only and does not constitute a commitment implied or otherwise, that the Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) office will take procurement action in this matter. Further, neither the ICAM office nor the Government will be responsible for any cost incurred in furnishing information.

This RFI is being used to gather market research for ICAM office to make decisions regarding the Titanium Production. ICAM office will use the results of this RFI to determine current capabilities in Titanium Production. Additionally, this information will be used to develop preliminary cost estimates and an acquisition strategy.

Highlights:

Domestic / North American Production 100 to 200 tons per month Collaboration / Partnerships encouraged Anticipate an FY24 awardBackground:

The Department of Defense seeks practical alternatives to the current import-dominated supply chain for high-purity titanium sponge and titanium alloy metals suitable for use in a broad range of defense manufacturing efforts. The United States imports more than 95 percent of the titanium sponge needed domestically, 80 percent from Japan in 2022, with lesser quantities from Kazakhstan and Ukraine.[1] The ideal solution will domestically mine, process, and refine ore, and recycle scrap titanium to produce titanium powder, metal stock (ingot, bar, plate, etc.), and relevant alloys for use in a wide variety of applications and sizes. The ideal solution will also: provide clear benefits regarding material quality and cost; reduce or eliminate adverse by-products, effluents, and environmental impacts; and improve process energy efficiency when compared to current methods (i.e., the Kroll or Hunter processes).

Titanium and titanium alloys are prized for their light weight, high strength-to-weight ratio, and resistance to high temperatures and corrosion It is also compatible for use with materials like carbon fiber reinforced plastics....
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : W519TC23-9-RFI
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Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEPT OF THE ARMY
Major Command : AMC
Sub Command : ACC
Sub Command 2 : ACC-CTRS
Sub Command 3 : ACC RI
Office : W6QK ACC-RI
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
All Dates/Times are: (UTC-05:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA
Original Published Date: Jul 28, 2023 09:12 am CDT
Original Response Date: Aug 28, 2023 04:00 pm CDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Sep 12, 2023
Initiative: None

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