BID S006-26JA (Expended Mixed Caliber Casings).pdf

NAVY REGION SOUTHWEST

QUALIFIED RECYCLING PROGRAM

INVITATION TO BID ON EXPENDED MIXED CALIBER CASINGS

11 February 2026

From: Navy Region Southwest (NRSW) Qualified Recycling Program (QRP)

Subj: Invitation to Bid – BID S006-26JA (Expended Mixed Caliber Casings)

Location: NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Items offered for sale on this bid:

Lot # Package Estimated

Amounts (lbs.)

Price per Pound

1. Expended Mixed

Caliber Casings

(50cal. & below)

7 – 4x6’s 47,000 ______________

1. Payment or the original amount offered is due prior to transfer of material. Payment must be by bank draft or cashier’s check, payable to “U.S. Treasury.” Under no circumstances will cash payments be accepted. Payment may be mailed in advance or delivered at time of pickup. Material will not be released until payment is received.

2. All lots are sold “as is” for scrap-metal purposes only. Sales are final. The volumes listed under

“Estimated Amount” are minimums. Actual quantities may exceed estimates. Within five (5) business days of all awarded material(s) picked up (or as soon as documentation is available), NRSW QRP will invoice the buyer for any additional material up to 20% above the advertised estimate. Payment for additional amounts is due within 15 business days of invoice receipt and may be made by company check, bank draft, or cashier’s check.

Mailing Address:

4790 Cummings Road Bldg. 3570

San Diego, CA 92136-5610

ATTN: NRSW QRP Office

3. Material weights and payment for materials purchased shall be based on weights recorded on the NRSW

QRP scale. If the base scale is unavailable, a mutually agreed-upon certified commercial scale may be used at the buyer’s expense. Off-base weight tickets must be faxed to (619) 556-9018 or emailed to cnrsw-qrp-sales@us.navy.mil immediately.

4. Invitations to Bid may contain more than one (1) lot number. Each lot will be awarded to the highest bidder. In the event of a tie, tied bidders will be notified and must submit revised bids within one (1) hour. Failure to do so forfeits eligibility for that lot. If a tie remains, NRSW QRP may hold additional rounds or use another award method. NRSW QRP reserves the right to award across lots to the single bidder with the highest cumulative bid. Winners will be notified in writing within two (2) business days of bid closure. The award date is the start date for payment and removal.

5. The buyer, f.o.b. origin, must remove material within 15 business days of the award. A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required before pickup; notify (619) 726-4040 or (619) 556-9331 or cnrsw-qrp-sales@us.navy.mil. If NRSW QRP containers are used, they must be returned in their original condition within 15 business days. Buyers are responsible for damage to containers.

6. The buyer assumes full liability for all taxes applicable to its property, income, and any transactions arising from or in connection with the performance of this agreement. The NRSW QRP Office will impose an administrative charge per week for late payments, dishonored checks, failure to pick-up awarded material, or failure to return NRSW QRP property (e.g., roll-offs, 4x6 containers, etc.) within the specified time under this agreement.

• Week 1 after due date: $50.00

• Week 2 after due date: $75.00

• Week 3 after due date: $100.00

• Week 4 after due date: $150.00

After week 4, the buyer will be permanently removed from the NRSW QRP bidders list for future spot sale bids and/or may have their Term Sales agreement terminated if they currently hold one.

7. Bidders must thoroughly inspect the materials and understand any quality or condition factors that could affect their bid. Failure to inspect will not be grounds for post-award claims, deductions, or downgrades.

The NRSW QRP Office will not consider or accept any such deductions or downgrades.

To schedule an inspection of material, contact NRSW QRP Office at (619) 726-4040 or (619) 556-

9331.

8. All vehicles used to remove material, whether owned by the buyer or by the buyer’s agent, must be properly licensed and insured. The buyer shall furnish any insurance and vehicles required by California state regulations upon request by any Navy personnel. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer or their agent to ensure that all vehicles are legally loaded. Prior to pick up, if any vehicle other than the buyer’s company vehicle is used, the buyer must provide the agent’s company name to the NRSW QRP Office via phone or email.

9. Vehicles used by the buyer or their agent for material removal must be properly configured so that all loads remain within the vehicle’s exterior dimensions. Loads shall be stacked, tied, and otherwise secured to prevent any dislodgement while on government property. It is the buyer’s (or their agent’s) sole responsibility to ensure vehicles are loaded correctly and that containers, flatbeds, or other transport units are clean and free of debris.

10. The buyer shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the NRSW QRP, the U.S. Navy, the United States

(including its agencies and instrumentalities), and their officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, judgments, suits, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with this agreement or any acts or omissions of the buyer or its subcontractors, agents, representatives, or employees.

11. The buyer is cautioned that materials may still contain hazardous substances despite all removal efforts.

The government assumes no liability for property damage, personal injury, disability, or death to the buyer, its employees, agents, or for any claims arising from the purchase, possession, handling, or use of these materials.

12. No modification to this agreement shall be binding unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the NRSW QRP Office. The NRSW QRP Office may terminate this agreement, in whole or in part, by written notice if the buyer fails to perform any provision herein.

13. The buyer represents, warrants, and certifies that all purchased property will be completely destroyed by melting, shredding, or an equivalent method that precludes any recognition or reconstruction of the items. The buyer further certifies that the property is acquired solely for scrap and will be used only as scrap.

14. Offerors are advised to submit their offers independently without consultation, communication, or agreement with any other offeror, to prevent restriction of competition. Offer rigging is a federal felony criminal offense under section 1 of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. You are encouraged to report suspected violations to the NRSW QRP Office. This matter is of greatest importance to this program and your utmost cooperation in insuring that this program exemplifies maximum free and open competition among offerors is solicited and appreciated.

Respond via e-mail to cnrsw-qrp-sales@us.navy.mil. Bids must be received no later than 12:00 P.M.

(Pacific Time) 19 February 2026. If you have any questions regarding this bid, please contact NRSW QRP

Office at (619) 556-9475.

Sincerely, Jose Amuchastegui

NRSW QRP Manager

DANGEROUS PROPERTY

Signing this Invitation to Bid indicates you have read and understand the entire Invitation to

Bid, including the additional requirement(s). Purchasers are cautioned that articles or substances of a dangerous nature may remain in the property regardless of the care exercised to remove the same. The Government assumes no liability for the damages to the property of the purchaser or for personal injury, disability, or death of the purchaser, its employees or to any other person arising from or affiliated with the purchase, use, or disposition of this material. The purchaser shall hold the government harmless from any and all such demands, suits, actions, or claims arising from or otherwise relating to the purchase of this material.

(To be completed by the bidder)

I ___________________ as an authorized representative of __________________________, commit

(print name) (print company name) to the prices, terms, and conditions above.

Signature: _________________________

Date: _____________________________

E-mail Address: _______________________________________

Telephone #: ______________________________