NASA - Langley - Mixed Metals Scrap Term Contract
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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 Mixed Metals Scrap Term Contract at NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA. This opportunity involves the sale and recurring removal of approximately 250 tons annually of Government-generated scrap metal. A mandatory pre-bid site inspection is required. Bids are due May 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This term contract is for the sale and recurring removal of DEMIL A Mixed Metals Scrap from NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. The successful bidder will be responsible for removing scrap material on an as-needed basis, coordinating with the Agency Government Representative (AGR), and adhering to all site-specific operational, security, and safety requirements. The estimated volume is 250 tons (500,000 pounds) annually, and the material must be recycled for content only.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bids (IFB) / Term Contract
- Duration: 3-year base with up to two 1-year options
- Commodity: DEMIL A Mixed Metals Scrap (Product Service Code: 9670 - Iron And Steel Scrap)
- Estimated Volume: Approximately 250 tons (500,000 pounds) annually
- Disposal Requirement: Material must be recycled for material content only
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Bid Submission Deadline: May 8, 2026 – 5:00 PM Central Time
- Bid Opening: May 12, 2026 (Time provided via email notification)
- Published Date: April 9, 2026
Key Requirements
- MANDATORY Pre-Bid Site Inspection (IFB Section 3.3) is required.
- Submissions must include: Appendix A (Site Verification & Bidder Certification), Appendix B (Bid Sheet & SF 114), and Appendix C (Removal Execution Plan).
- Pricing will be based on a percentage of a published market index.
- Certified weight tickets are required; contractor-owned scales are not permitted.
- A Performance Guarantee of $2,500 is required post-award.
- All amendments must be acknowledged. Failure to meet these requirements may result in a non-responsive bid.
Submission & Access
Solicitation documents, including the IFB and Appendices, are available on SAM.gov and GSA Auctions (link: https://gsaauctions.gov/auctions/preview/359564). Bids must be submitted via email (sealed bid submission). NASA Langley Research Center is a secured Federal installation, requiring advance coordination, visitor registration, and approval for all site access and inspections.
Points of Contact
- Site POC (Inspection Scheduling): David Rankin, NASA Langley Research Center, Office: (757) 864-6339, Cell: (757) 604-8894
- Sales Contracting Officer (SCO) (Questions): Adam Ebner, adam.ebner@gsa.gov, 813-894-9047
Important Notes
Bidders are responsible for reviewing all solicitation documents in their entirety, as this notice is for summary purposes only. All questions must be submitted in writing prior to the deadline identified in the IFB. Bidders must monitor both SAM.gov and GSA Auctions for any amendments and acknowledge them in their bid.