Germany Batteries 31-6004

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicits offers for a thirty-six (36) month term sales contract for scrap lead-acid batteries. The sale is for hazardous waste (HW) located at DLA Disposition Services Kaiserslautern, Germany. The contract is a requirement-type sales contract, meaning the seller agrees to sell and the purchaser agrees to purchase all actual scrap lead-acid batteries generated at specified locations during the contract period.

• Item: Scrap Lead-Acid Batteries (UN2794, DEMIL Code: A, HAZ CLASS: 8, PACKING GROUP: II, PROPER SHIPPING NAME: UN2794, Lead Acid Batteries, Wet).

• Quantity: No minimum or maximum quantity limit; purchasers must accept and pay for material tendered throughout the contract term.

• Packing: Various leak-proof containers with lids must be used and labeled. Containers are part of the sale.

• Removal: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (excluding holidays). Base access requirements include vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and identification meeting REAL ID Act of 2005. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining base access.

• Inspection: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (excluding holidays). Inspection is by appointment only and requires 24-hour notice.

• Loading: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (excluding holidays). Government will provide material handling equipment (MHE) and will load.

• Compliance: Bidders must comply with all applicable Host Nation, state, local laws, ordinances, regulations, and environmental standards.

• Contract Type: Term Sales Contract.

• Period of Performance: Thirty-six (36) month base period, with two (2) 12-month option periods, and a potential six (6) month extension period, for a total of up to five (5) years.

• Sale Basis: "As-is" and "where-is," with no warranty or guarantee of use or salability. No adjustments in price or rescission of sale will be considered unless an item falls outside the scope of the contract.

• Offer Closing Date/Time: June 23, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• Inspection Period Begins: June 9, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• Bidding Process: Sealed bid, firm fixed price contract. Bids must be submitted as price per unit of issue in U.S. currency. Minimum bid is $0.010 per unit of issue.

• Submission Method: Email bids only to dla.sales@dla.mil. Maximum email size is 3.5 megabytes. Offers submitted via email are at the bidder's risk.

• Bid Acceptance Period: Bids must remain valid for at least 60 calendar days from the bid opening.

• Evaluation: The contract will be awarded to the highest responsive, responsible bidder. A pre-award survey will be conducted for the Apparent High Bidder.

• Bidders must not be excluded from Federal programs (SAM.gov) or subject to export control sanctions.

• This IFB is not governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

• HW generated in Germany must be treated, recycled, or disposed of in Germany, unless no appropriate German facility exists.

• Contact Points of Contact (SPOC) for inspection and general inquiries are Hans-Juergen Michel and Michael Varnum.

• The Sales Contracting Officer (SCO) is Kris Smoker.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is for a thirty-six (36) month Term Sales contract for the sale of Scrap Lead Acid Batteries. The sale is for hazardous waste (HW) and includes all types and sizes of drained and undrained vehicle and MHE batteries, some with metal casings. The material is identified as UN2794, Lead Acid Batteries, Wet, HAZ CLASS: 8, PACKING GROUP: II.

• The contract is a requirement-type sales contract where the seller agrees to sell, and the purchaser agrees to purchase, all actual scrap lead-acid batteries generated at specified locations in Germany during the contract period.

• Purchasers must accept all material as described and tendered by the Agency at the bid price offered during the full term of the contract. Prices cannot be renegotiated.

• There is no minimum or maximum quantity limit, and purchasers must accept and pay for material tendered until the thirty-six-month term expires.

• All property is sold "as-is" and "where is".

• HW generated in Germany must be treated, recycled, or permanently disposed of in Germany, unless an export is permitted due to lack of appropriate German facilities.

• Packing: Various leak-proof containers with lids must be used and labeled. Containers are part of the sale.

• Removal: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, excluding holidays. Base access requirements include vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and identification meeting REAL ID Act of 2005. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining base access.

• Inspection: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, excluding holidays. Inspection is by appointment only with 24-hour notice.

• Loading: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, excluding holidays. Government provides material handling equipment (MHE) and will load.

• Contract Type: Term Sales Contract

• Performance Period: Thirty-six (36) month base period, with two (2) 12-month option periods, and a potential six (6) month extension period. Total potential duration is five (5) years.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is per unit of issue (e.g., KG).

• Bids must be submitted via email to dla.sales@dla.mil by the Offer Closing Date/Time: June 23, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• Bids must be priced per unit of issue, not to exceed three decimal places (e.g., 0.010). Minimum bid is $0.010 per unit.

• A responsive bid must comply with terms and conditions and submission requirements, including a completed SF114 and SF114A or SF114A Local Reproduction.

• Bids must be received by the Agency's Public Sales Contracting Division by the bid opening date and time.

• Bid Acceptance Period: Bids must remain valid for at least 60 calendar days from bid opening.

• Bid Evaluation: Based on the apparent high bid from a responsible and responsive bidder. The Government reserves the right to reject any bids.

• Bidders must not be excluded from Federal programs (SAM.gov) or subject to denial, suspension, debarment, or other sanctions.

• A pre-award survey will be conducted for the Apparent High Bidder.

• Contact Points of Contact (SPOC) for inspection and general inquiries are Hans-Juergen Michel and Michael Varnum.

• Sales Contracting Officer is Kris Smoker.

• FAR Provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-25 are applicable.

• Sale by Reference (SBR) terms and conditions are incorporated, with specific exceptions noted.

• Payment: Billing cycle is from the 25th of the previous month to the 24th of the current month. Prepayment of 20% of the estimated total price for one year's removal is required within ten calendar days of contract award. Acceptable payment methods include EFT, ACH, or credit card (up to $24,999.99 per transaction). Checks and other paper instruments are not accepted.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Standard Form 114A (Rev. 11/2002), is an "Item Bid Page - Sealed Bid" for the sale of government property. It is used by bidders to submit their prices for individual items or lots of property being auctioned.

• Item No.: Field to list the item or lot number.
• Unit Price Bid: Field to enter the price per unit (e.g., per each, foot, pound).
• Total Price Bid: Field to enter the total price for the item or lot.
• Name of Bidder and Identification Number: Field for the bidder to provide their name and identification.
• Bid Number: To be filled in by the sales office.

Bidders must use this form to record their proposed prices for the property they wish to purchase. It requires careful attention to whether pricing is per unit or per lot, as instructed in the document. This form is critical for submitting a valid bid in a sealed bid sale of government property.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 114 (SF 114), "Sale of Government Property- Bid and Award." It serves as the official form for submitting bids and for the government to award contracts for the sale of government property. Bidders must complete the "BID (Completed by Bidder)" section to submit their offer.

• Bidder Information: Requires contact details, including name, address, telephone, and email.
• Bid Submission Details: Specifies the date and time bids will be opened (06/23/2026 at 1:00 pm EST).
• Subject To: Indicates that the sale is subject to "SF 114C, General Sale Terms and Conditions" and "Other Special Terms and Conditions Attached," and is "Incorporated by reference: Sales By Reference."
• Bidder Representations: Bidders must check boxes to confirm property inspection, status as an individual or small business, and any agreements regarding fees or information furnished.
• Government Acceptance: A section for government use to record the award, contract number, and contracting officer details.

This form is essential for any vendor wishing to bid on the sale of government property. It outlines the information required for a bid submission, including representations about the bidder's status and agreements. The form also specifies the deadline for bid submission and the terms under which the property will be awarded.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicits offers for a thirty-six (36) month term sales contract for the sale of Scrap Lead Acid Batteries. The sale is for hazardous waste (HW) located at various pick-up points in Germany.

• Item Description: Batteries, Lead Acid, Scrap, UN2794, HAZ CLASS: 8, PACKING GROUP: II. Includes all types and sizes of drained and undrained vehicles and MHE batteries.

• Packing: Various leak-proof containers with lids must be provided and placed at various buildings as listed in Attachment "A". Labels are required on containers.

• Removal: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, excluding holidays. Base access requirements include vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and identification meeting REAL ID ACT of 2005. Apparent High Bidder (AHB) or agent must obtain base access.

• Inspection: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, excluding holidays. Inspection is by appointment only, requiring 24-hour notice.

• Loading: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, excluding holidays. Government provides material handling equipment (MHE) and will load.

• Contract Type: Requirement-type sales contract.

• Period of Performance: Thirty-six (36) month base period, followed by two (2) 12-month option periods. An additional six (6) month extension period may be offered. Total potential duration is five (5) years.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Bidding Process: Sealed bid, firm fixed price contract. Bids are per unit of issue (e.g., KG, pound, lot, gallon). Minimum bid is $0.010 per unit.

• Submission: Email bids only to dla.sales@dla.mil. Maximum email size is 3.5 MB. Offers/quotes submitted via email are at the bidder's risk.

• Bid Acceptance Period: Bids must remain valid for at least 60 calendar days from the bid opening.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the highest responsive, responsible bidder. A pre-award survey will be conducted for the Apparent High Bidder.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Inspection Period Begins: June 9, 2026, 1 PM EST
  • Offer Closing Date: June 23, 2026, 1 PM EST

• Bidders must not be excluded from Federal programs (SAM.gov).

• Bidders must not be subject to denial, suspension, debarment, or other sanctions.

• Pre-award survey will assess responsibility, including facilities, equipment, financial capability, quality assurance, safety, environmental responsibility, and transportation capabilities.

• This IFB is not governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

• All property is sold "as-is" and "where is".

• No minimum or maximum quantity limit. Purchasers must accept and pay for material tendered.

• HW generated in Germany must be treated, recycled, or disposed of in Germany, unless no appropriate German facility exists.

• Contact Points: Hans-Juergen Michel (SPOC) and Kris Smoker (Sales Contracting Officer).