NASA Goddard Scrap Term Contract
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD, is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a term contract to purchase and remove DEMIL A scrap mixed metals. This opportunity is structured as a sealed bid for a three-year base period with two option years. Award will be made to the highest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids are due by March 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Furnishing, staging, maintaining, and removing containers suitable for scrap mixed metals.
- Removing scrap material according to site scheduling and operational requirements.
- Transporting and processing material in compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Providing certified weight tickets and documentation to support billing and payment.
- Coordinating with NASA personnel to ensure safe, secure, and compliant operations.
- Meeting all safety, environmental, transportation, and site access requirements. This is a performance-based, outcome-focused contract.
Contract Details
- Type: Sealed Bid Invitation for Bids (IFB) - Term Contract
- Duration: Three-year base period with two option years.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Quantities: Government does not guarantee minimum quantities; estimates are for informational purposes only.
- Award Criteria: Highest responsive and responsible bidder. Technical approaches or operational methods are not evaluated.
- Place of Performance: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD 20771.
Key Requirements
A mandatory pre-bid inspection is required for bid responsiveness. Inspections are by appointment only and must be coordinated with the Site Point of Contact, completed prior to the bid submission deadline. Failure to attend may result in a non-responsive bid.
Important Documents
All essential documents, including the Invitation for Bids (IFB), Surveillance Plan (SP), and supporting documentation, are available on GSA Auctions (Sale Number: 2-1-QSC-T-26-033) at https://gsaauctions.gov/auctions/preview/354919. The IFB is the controlling document. Key appendices include:
- Appendix A: Site Verification and Bidder Certification (mandatory submission).
- Appendix B: Bid Sheet and Standard Form 114 (mandatory submission).
- Appendix C: Container Execution Narrative (descriptive, not evaluated).
Deadlines
- Bids Due: March 23, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: February 23, 2026