Request For Proposal (RFP) Bismuth Metal

DLA Strategic Materials intends to acquire bismuth in slab or ingot form for the National Defense Stockpile. The standard grade for DoD applications of bismuth metal is the same as commercial grade, 99.99% purity, also referred to as 4N purity. This will be the first acquisition of commercial grade bismuth metal into the NDS. DLA Strategic Materials intends to purchase  a maximum of 5,167,272 pounds of commercial bismuth metal over a five-year ordering period. DLA Strategic Materials received authority to procure bismuth metal in the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).