Critical Chemicals for U.S. Government

The Department of Defense has begun the process to invest in the infrastructure to onshore production of critical chemicals for the defense industry that are difficult to produce or are produced in foreign countries. To date, more than 10 awards have been made by the DPAI program across multiple areas totaling $289 million.

Why: President Biden signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14017, America’s Supply Chains to improve supply chain resilience and protect against material shortages.

How: Utilizing one of three topic areas under DPA Title III Program, funding is provided for the Sustainment of Critical Production. Funding was pooled from this area during COVID-19 to provide federal funding to sustain critical infrastructure.

The Opportunity: Government funding will be provided to expand facilities for commercial development beyond life of federal contract.

What’s Next: The next list of chemicals was originally anticipated to be released in April 2024. The call has been temporarily suspended due to budget cuts in the defense production act (DPA). The announcement of critical chemicals is now expected between May 2024-October 2025. SOCMA is working with members to advocate for the expedition of the call for chemicals to secure the domestic supply chain.

SOCMA members interested in Government Procurement opportunities, are encouraged to sign up for the mailing list.

Funding Opportunities

A Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Critical Chemicals Production through the Department of Defense is suspended and now expected between May 2024-October 2025.

Member companies interested in applying for an award will be required to submit an “Intent to Propose” followed by a proposal.

Based on prior announcements, companies will have approximately 90 days to submit a proposal.

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Joe Dettinger
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April 1, 2024

SOCMA Readies Members in Anticipation of Call 013 Announcement

Utilizing details from Call 012, SOCMA has compiled a preliminary guide to walk members through the initial steps of becoming a government contractor and evaluate the funding opportunity.

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February 19, 2024

Securing the Future: Strategic Investments in Critical Chemicals for National Defense

In 2023, SOCMA became aware of U.S.-based chemical manufacturing opportunities through the federal government. Federal officials will joined SOCMA in Nashville to shed light on how the chemical supply chain can take advantage of open projects to re-shore critical chemicals.

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February 1, 2024

DOD Awards $192.5 Million to Establish Domestic Manufacturing Capabilities for Critical Defense Chemicals

The Department of Defense (DOD) announced today seven awards totaling $192.5 million through the Defense Production Act Investments (DPAI) Program to establish domestic manufacturing capabilities for critical chemicals.

January 17, 2024

DOD to Accelerate Investments in Defense Industrial Base With New Other Transaction Agreement Vehicle

Companies interested in receiving solicitation emails for critical chemicals are encouraged to become a member of the Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC). The DIBC provides an advanced network to simplify and streamline access to government funding.

December 9, 2022

Call for Proposals on Critical Chemicals Production

This is an archive for informational purposes. The call was closed in March 2023 and awarded in February 2024.

The Call requests industry submissions on establishing domestic suppliers of critical chemicals that are essential for national defense. DPA Title III funds will be leveraged to mitigate defense industrial base (DIB) reliance on foreign sources.