NASA Wallops Flight Facility Mixed Metals 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 General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of NASA Wallops Flight Facility, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a Mixed Metals Scrap Term Contract. This opportunity involves the disposal and recycling of approximately 185,000 pounds annually of DEMIL A mixed metals scrap at Wallops Island, VA. Bids are due by May 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This term contract requires the contractor to manage and recycle DEMIL A Mixed Metals Scrap generated at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility. The estimated annual volume is 185,000 pounds. All material must be recycled for its material content only.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Term Contract (Invitation for Bids)
- Duration: 3-year base period with up to two 1-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified (Full and Open Competition).
- Bid Submission Deadline: May 19, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time.
- Bid Opening: May 21, 2026 (time to be provided via email).
- Published Date: April 15, 2026.
Key Requirements & Submission
A mandatory pre-bid site inspection is required as per IFB Section 3.3. Bids must be submitted via email as sealed bids and 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. Post-award requirements include a $15,000 Performance Guarantee and the use of certified weight tickets (contractor-owned scales are not permitted). All amendments must be acknowledged. Site access to the secured Federal installation requires advance coordination, visitor registration, and is restricted to U.S. citizens with valid identification.
Solicitation Access & Contacts
The full solicitation, including the IFB and all Appendices, is available on SAM.gov and GSA Auctions at https://gsaauctions.gov/auctions/preview/360492. Bidders are responsible for reviewing all controlling documents. Questions must be submitted in writing prior to the deadline specified in the IFB.
- Site Point of Contact (POC): Henry Chew, NASA Wallops Flight Facility,
henry.c.chew@nasa.gov,757-824-1331. - Sales Contracting Officer (SCO): Adam Ebner,
adam.ebner@gsa.gov,813-894-9047.