The DLA-Strategic Materials (DLA-SM) Contracting Directorate, in support of DoD personnel and aircraft armor program offices, is seeking information on how an interested contractor could provide ceramic grade boron carbide powder. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended to collect information from industry producers, sellers, and consumers of this material.

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-SM is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondees are advised that DLA-SM will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. It is the responsibility of the potential Offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.