IFB 33-5057 DLA DS Letterkenny One-Time Sale Usable Axles
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services has issued an Award Notice for IFB 33-5057, a one-time sale of usable Axle Assemblies, Automotive/Driving, located at Letterkenny, PA. The award was made to METALICO for $29.00 per unit, following a bid opening on January 12, 2026.
Scope of Sale
This opportunity involved the sale of 88 Axle Assemblies, Automotive/Driving (NSN: 2520015917642). Each item has estimated dimensions of 111 x 44 x 37 inches and weighs approximately 2,600 lbs. Dunnage may have been included in the sale. Purchasers were responsible for full payment before property removal. Removal required a minimum of 2 trucks and a maximum of 5 trucks daily, using flatbed or step deck conveyance, during specific hours (Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 1:30 PM EST). The Government provided loading assistance, but purchasers were required to supply materials to secure the load.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Award Notice (One-Time Sale)
- Award Date: March 13, 2026
- Winning Bidder: METALICO
- Award Value: $29.00 per unit
- Original Offer Closing Date/Time: January 12, 2026, 1:00 p.m. EST
- Inspection Period: Began December 12, 2025, 1:00 p.m. EST (by appointment only with 72 hours advance notice).
Evaluation & Award Details
The original Invitation for Bid (IFB) stipulated a minimum bid of $100.00 per unit and stated that the highest priced responsive bid would be considered for award. However, the Official Bid Abstract for Solicitation IFB: 33-5057, opened on January 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, indicates the award was made to METALICO for $29.00000 per unit. Other offers received included EASTERN SURPLUS & EQUIPTMENT CO. ($119.00000), JAWHARAT AL-MIHNA COMPANY ($160.00000), and HUB SCRAP METALS ($111.00000), with HUB SCRAP METALS noted as non-responsible.
Additional Notes
Bidders were required to be legally allowed on Military installations, possess two forms of identification, and show vehicle registration, proof of current vehicle insurance, and REAL ID Act compliant identification for base access. Key reference documents included "SALE BY REFERENCE: INSTRUCTIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS" (SBR 2012), Standard Form 114 ("Sale of Government Property - Bid and Award"), and Standard Form 114A (Item Bid Page).