Defense Supply Center Richmond, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, Vaa 23297-5000

99 -- MISC SOL DLA410-98-R-0072 DUE 101697 POC Darrell W. Borum, Sr. 804-279-5758, Fax 804-279-6409 or Toya E. Miller/804-279-6296 Request For Information The Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) is seeking information from DoD contractors involved with the production, processing or use of titanium relating to the aerospace industry. DSCR is currently the lead Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Inventory Control Point (ICP) for airframe and airframe related components. The military services ICPs are relinquishing management responsibility of consumable items to all DLA ICPs. DSCR is experiencing excessive material lead times for some aircraft components resulting from increasing commercial and military demand for Titanium. As a result the ability to support the military services and other civil agencies is being adversely effected. DSCR is seeking information from interested industry members regarding innovative ways to supply various forms (sheets, castings, bar, etc.) and grades (6Al-4V or 6Al-6V-2Sn) of Titanium to DLA/DSCR contractors manufacturing these aircraft components. Industry's input is relevant in evaluating our current business practices in conjunction with the development of rapid logistical support of processed Titanium. Manufacturers and Titanium suppliers would likely operate under a long term contract with DSCR for these services. INDUSTRY REQUESTED RESPONSES: 1) What type of contractual arrangements would facilitate rapid logistical support for titanium to DSCR or its contractors; without the need for DSCR or its contractors to maintain stockpiles of the various forms of material? 2) What are the forms and grades currently in demand by the aerospace industry; as well as emerging titanium alloys? 3) What are the industry barriers associated with rapid processing of titanium and titanium alloys? 4) What aerospace industry databases (other than government databases) are available that would identify titanium parts currently in use on military weapons systems? 5) What is the aerospace industry's current practice of reclaiming or recycling titanium as a precious metal? DSCR does not have a requirement for acquisition at this time. If a requirement results from this DSCR information gathered through this advertisement, the procurement will be handled in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation. CONTACT POINTS: Darrell W. Borum, Sr. or Toya E. Miller DSCR-V DSCR-V Comm Tele: (804) 279-5758 Comm Tele: (804) 279-6296 FAX: (804) 279-6409 e-mail: tmiller@dscr.dla.mil e-mail: dborum@dscr.dla.mil Defense Supply Center Richmond Richmond, Va. 23297-5000 (0259)

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