NASA White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) - DEMIL A Mixed Metals Term Contract – Steel and Iron Scrap
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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 White Sands Test Facility (WSTF), is soliciting bids for a DEMIL A Mixed Metals Term Contract for Steel and Iron Scrap. This contract covers the collection, removal, and recycling of approximately 130 tons annually of mixed, unsegregated, unprepared light and heavy steel, which may include ferrous and nonferrous attachments. A mandatory pre-bid site inspection is required. Bids are due by July 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This term contract requires the successful bidder to collect, remove, and recycle DEMIL A mixed metals scrap generated at NASA White Sands Test Facility. The material primarily consists of iron and steel scrap, with an estimated annual quantity of 130 tons. The scrap is described as mixed, unsegregated, and unprepared, potentially containing various ferrous and nonferrous attachments.
Contract & Timeline
- IFB Number: 3-1-QSC-T-26-021
- Agency: NASA White Sands Test Facility (WSTF)
- Type: Term Contract
- Product Service Code: 9670 - Iron And Steel Scrap
- Set-Aside: None specified
- IFB Issuance: June 15, 2026
- Questions Due: July 9, 2026
- Bid Submission Deadline: July 15, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time
- Bid Opening: July 17, 2026, 9:00 AM Central Time
- Anticipated Pre-Award: July 22, 2026
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
Key Requirements & Submission
- Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Inspection: Required as per IFB Section 3.3. Advance coordination is necessary for site access due to the secured Federal installation status of NASA WSTF.
- Required Forms: Appendix A and Standard Form 114 (SF 114) must be submitted with the bid.
- Performance Guarantee: A $6,000.00 performance guarantee is required.
- Pricing: Bids must be based on a percentage of a published market index.
- Insurance: Documentation required prior to performance (IFB Section 7.2).
- Amendments: All amendments must be acknowledged.
- Submission: Bids must be emailed to alfonso.brown@gsa.gov with the subject line "Bid Submission for 3-1-QSC-T-26-021 (TC)".
- Failure to comply with solicitation requirements may result in a non-responsive bid.
Site Inspection & Access
NASA White Sands Test Facility is a secured Federal installation. Badging, security screening, and other access restrictions apply. Inspection scheduling must be coordinated with the Government representatives:
- Pedro "Pete" Rios: pete.rios-1@nasa.gov, Mobile: 575-779-6149, Office: 575-524-5138
- Johnny J. Bernal: johnny.j.bernal@nasa.gov, Mobile: 575-649-5284, Office: 575-524-5140
Contact Information
- Sales Contracting Officer: Alfonso L. Brown Sr. (alfonso.brown@gsa.gov, 817-978-0771)
Additional Notes
All solicitation documents, including the IFB, Surveillance Plan, and Appendices, are available via the GSA Auctions listing: https://gsaauctions.gov/auctions/preview/367631. All questions must be submitted in writing prior to the deadline.