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How to bid on Titanium RFI - Warstopper from the Defense Logistics Agency
What the DLA Warstopper Program is Buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Warstopper Program is seeking information from titanium suppliers. They want to understand your titanium usage to help build a stronger buffer of critical defense items. This is an information-gathering request, not a contract offer, and is for planning purposes only.
The DLA Warstopper Program ensures the Department of Defense has a viable industrial base for consumable surge and sustainment requirements during national emergencies. It focuses on DLA-managed items that are mission-critical, have a big difference between peacetime and wartime demand, and have long production lead times or limited shelf lives.
Key Dates and Deadlines
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 14, 2026. Your response must be received by August 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions will not be accepted.
It is your responsibility to ensure your email response is received and viewable by the deadline. Not responding to this RFI does not prevent you from participating in any future Request for Proposal (RFP) if one is issued.
Who This Opportunity Suits
This RFI is suitable for companies that supply or use titanium in their manufacturing processes, especially those involved in producing items for defense. The DLA is interested in understanding your titanium grades, specifications, annual needs, lead times, and how you manage waste.
Firms that can provide detailed information on their titanium supply chain, including intermediaries purchased (e.g., bar, plate, rounds, sheet), internal buffers, and any minimum buy quantities, will find this RFI relevant. This is a good opportunity for titanium suppliers to make their capabilities known to the DLA.
How to Respond
To respond, you need to submit your information and any questions via email. Send your email to Christy Boyer at [email protected]. The subject line of your email must be “RFI – Titanium”.
The DLA will not accept verbal questions or responses. It is your responsibility to confirm that your email was received and can be viewed by the DLA.
Practical Tips for Your Response
Clearly identify all proprietary information within your submission. The DLA states that proprietary specification information will be held as Business Confidential and not disclosed outside of DLA Warstopper or its chain of command.
Provide specific details on the titanium grades and specifications you use for DPAS-rated orders. Include your annual need for each specification, common intermediaries purchased, current lead times, and expected demand over the next five years. Also, describe your internal buffer of intermediaries, how you handle manufacturing waste, and any minimum buy quantities that affect your production. Finally, mention any products with known surge requirements that could be impacted by increased lead times.
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