APL ENGINEERED MATERIALS AWARDED DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY CONTRACT FOR SCANDIUM METAL FLAKES FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE
November 2025
URBANA, IL — APL Engineered Materials, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a sole-source contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials for the production and supply of 100 kgs of Scandium Metal Flake to the U.S. National Defense Stockpile.
This sole-source acquisition underscores APL’s unique technical capacity and domestic infrastructure to meet stringent federal requirements for scandium—a critical mineral essential for telecommunications, lighting, and advanced technological applications. By securing a domestic supply chain for high-purity scandium metal, the DLA aims to mitigate foreign supply chain vulnerabilities and strengthen U.S. defense readiness.
“We are honored to receive this contract award from the Defense Logistics Agency,” said Dr. Gautam Gundiah, President of APL Engineered Materials, Inc. “This sole-source award highlights APL’s specialized chemical processing capabilities and our ability to deliver high-purity critical materials. We are fully focused on the successful fulfillment of this contract and look forward to deepening our partnership with the DLA to rebuild resilient, domestic critical mineral supply chains.”
About APL Engineered Materials, Inc.
Headquartered in Urbana, Illinois, APL Engineered Materials, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-purity inorganic chemicals and advanced materials for defense, industrial, and technology applications. For more information, visit www.aplmaterials.com.