IFB 33-6015 HM Sales-Pentaerythritol
Overview
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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 is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the sale of Pentaerythritol (CAS # 115-77-5). This is a one-time sale of surplus property, offered in three 20-foot shipping containers (one lot), with the government providing delivery to the purchaser's approved facility. Bids are due by February 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Sale
This opportunity involves the sale of Pentaerythritol, a non-hazardous chemical, packaged in approximately 700 bags per container, with 20 pallets per container. The sale is by lot, not by weight, with the government reserving the right to vary the quantity by 10 percent. The material is palletized and transported in three individual 20-foot shipping containers, each with a maximum gross weight of up to 67,200 pounds.
Key Requirements & Eligibility
- End-Use: Material must be used within the continental United States in a manufacturing process that renders it unusable in its raw form. Export of raw material is not permitted.
- Bidder Type: Must be a US-based company and the end-user, with experience in processing and handling this material. Brokers are not permitted.
- Facility Readiness: The bidder's facility must be able to immediately accept all material upon award.
- Containers: The shipping containers are included in the sale and must be taken as a condition of sale.
- General Eligibility: Bidders must not be officially indebted to the Government or excluded from Federal programs (SAM.gov).
Contract Details
- Type: Sale of Surplus Property (IFB)
- Payment: One-time sale requiring payment in full prior to delivery.
- Performance Period: Up to two (2) years from the date of award, with potential for extension.
- Starting Bid: $100.00 USD.
- Condition: Property is sold "as is" and "where is," with no warranty provided by the Government.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Form: Bids must be submitted using the SF114 document (Standard Form 114) and the SF114A Item Bid Page.
- Minimum Bid: $100.00 per unit of issue.
- Bid Validity: Bids must be valid for 90 calendar days from the bid opening.
- Award Criteria: The highest responsive bid from a responsible bidder will be considered for award. The apparent high bidder will undergo a pre-award survey.
- Required Documents: A business plan and copies of relevant licenses, permits, and insurance are required as part of the bid submission.
- Submission Email: Bids must be submitted to DLADSSalesBids@dla.mil.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Offer Closing Date/Time: February 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: February 18, 2026.
- Primary Contact: Jay Armstrong (jay.armstrong@dla.mil, 269-247-1015).
- Secondary Contact: Joel Wegner (joel.wegner@dla.mil, 269-961-4497).
Additional Notes
Inspection is by photo only. A detailed lab analysis is available upon request. Bidders are strongly advised to review the "SALE BY REFERENCE: INSTRUCTIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS" (SBR 2012) document for general rules governing DLA Disposition Services sales.