INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) DEMIL A ALUMINUM SCRAP TERM CONTRACT NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
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 U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a DEMIL A Aluminum Scrap Term Contract at NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Merritt Island, FL. This opportunity involves the sale and recurring removal of government-generated aluminum scrap for recycling purposes only. A mandatory pre-bid site inspection is required. Bids are due by April 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This term contract is for the sale and removal of DEMIL A Aluminum Scrap from NASA KSC, including the Reutilization, Recycling, and Marketing Facility (RRMF) and other controlled areas. The scrap stream may include aluminum shavings, panels, sheets, frames, magnetic tapes, and items with ferrous/non-ferrous attachments or foreign contamination. The estimated annual quantity is approximately 60,000 pounds, though not guaranteed.
Key operational requirements for the contractor include:
- Providing necessary containers.
- Performing scrap removal as requested by the Government.
- Delivering and removing containers within specified response timeframes.
- Coordinating all activities through the Agency Government Representative (AGR).
Important Restriction: All material is sold solely for recycling as material content. Resale or reuse of the property as usable property, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited and constitutes a material breach of contract.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Invitation for Bids (IFB) - Term Contract for sale of property.
- Duration: Three (3) year base period, with up to two (2) one-year option periods, and a potential six (6) month extension.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Bid Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time.
- Bid Opening: May 5, 2026, 9:00 AM Central Time.
- Published Date: April 1, 2026.
- Place of Performance: NASA Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, FL.
Key Requirements for Bidders
- Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Inspection: Required as per IFB Section 3.3. Coordination with the AGR is essential for site access to this controlled Federal installation.
- Submission: Bids must include Appendices A, B, and C.
- Pricing: Based on a percentage of a published market index.
- Weight Tickets: Must comply with IFB requirements; contractor-owned scales are not permitted.
- Amendments: All amendments must be acknowledged.
- Performance Guarantee: A $2,500.00 performance bond is required within ten (10) business days of award notification.
Award Basis
Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Government, determined solely on the basis of price. Eligibility and responsibility determinations are made prior to price consideration.
Submission & Questions
Bids must be submitted via email. The full solicitation package, including the IFB, Surveillance Plan, and Appendices, is available on GSA Auctions at https://gsaauctions.gov/auctions/preview/358812. All questions must be submitted in writing to the Sales Contracting Officer, Adam Ebner (adam.ebner@gsa.gov, 813-894-9047), prior to the deadline specified in the IFB.