IFB 33-2092 MCOS Off-site 1X.pdf

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DISPOSITION SERVICES

74 WASHINGTON AVENUE NORTH

BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN 49037-3092

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

FOR SALE OF

DEMILITARIZATION/MUTILATION AS CONDITION OF SALE (D/MCOS) SCRAP RESIDUE SALE

IFB 33-2092

SEALED BID

ONE-TIME

AT

Richmond, VA.

Offer Closing Date/Time: December 14, 2022 1:00 p.m., local time Battle Creek, Michigan, USA

Inspection Period Begins November 14, 2022 1:00 p.m. EST. By appointment only

Sales Contracting Officer: Scott Rogers

EMAIL: Scott.Rogers@dla.mil

PHONE: 269-961-5015

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) DISPOSITION SERVICES

74 Washington Ave. North

Battle Creek, Michigan 49037-3092

A INTRODUCTION

A.1 Base Access Requirements:

A.2 Useful Websites:

A.3 Item Description:

A.4 Table 1 IFB Item Number Details:

A.5 Table 2 CLIN, Material, SCL, Descriptions:

A.6 Packing:

A.7 Removal:

A.8 Inspection:

A.9 Loading:

B TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

B.1 FAR Provision 52.204-24:

B.2 FAR Provision 52.204-25:

B.3 Training

B.4 Demilitarization/Mutilation Operations:

B.5 Equipment:

B.6 Meetings:

B.7 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

B.8 Inventories:

B.9 Certifier/Verifier:

B.10 Mutilation/Demilitarization Timeframe:

B.11 Military Markings:

B.12 Title:

B.13 Fencing and Gate Requirements for the Purchaser: (Off-Site M/DCOS Only) B.14 Inspection: (Off-Site M/DCOS Only)

B.15 Spill Responsibility:

C SALE BY REFERENCE (SBR)

C.1 SBR Part 1:

C.2 SBR Part 2:

C.3 SBR Part 3:

C.4 SBR Part 4:

C.5 SBR Part 5:

C.6 SBR Part 6:

C.7 SBR Part 7:

C.8 SBR Part 8:

C.9 SBR Part 9:

C.10 SBR Part 10:

D BID EVALUATION AND CONTRACT AWARD

D.1 Bidding Process:

D.2 How to Bid:

D.3 A Responsive Bid:

D.4 How to Modify/Cancel Bid:

D.5 Bid Evaluation:

D.6 Ineligible Bidder:

D.7 Pre-Award Survey:

D.7.1 Environmental Responsibility Determination (ERD):

D.7.2 Alternate or Additional Destination:

D.8 Necessary Licenses, Permits and Certifications Shall be Reviewed:

D.9 Contract Award:

D.10 Post-Award Conference:

E PARTIES TO THE CONTRACT

E.1 Purchaser Information:

E.2 Transfer and Hypothecation:

E.3 Contract of Sale:

E.4 Authority of Sales Contracting Officer (SCO):

E.5 Authority of Sales Point of Contact (SPOC):

F CONTRACT FINANCIAL RETENTION & INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIREMENTS

F.1 Payment:

F.2 Insurance and Bond Contract Requirements:

G CONTRACT PERFORMANCE

G.1 Performance Period:

G.2 Regulatory Compliance:

G.3 Environmental and Safety Notice:

G.4 Right to Appeal:

G.5 Records:

H DISTRIBUTIONS/PAYMENTS

H.1 The Billing Cycle:

H.2 Types of Acceptable Payments:

H.3 Payment Confirmation:

H.4 Consequences of Late or Short Payments:

I Authorized and Unauthorized Material

I.1 Classified Material:

I.2 Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH):

I.3 Radioactive Property:

I.4 Hazardous Property:

I.5 Foreign Attachment

I.6 Standard Form (SF) 364 Report of Discrepancy (ROD):

I.7 Notice of Default:

I.8 Response to Notice:

I.9 Termination:

J COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS

J.1 Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS):

J.2 Disposition and Use of Property:

K PURCHASER RESPONSIBILITIES

K.1 Scrap Yard Activity:

K.2 Weighing:

K.3 Letter of Authorization (LOA):

K.4 Purchaser Awareness of the Agency’s Environmental Management System (EMS):

K.5 Purchaser will not be allowed to sell material at Agency locations:

K.6 Purchaser use of sub-contractors:

L CONTRACT COMPLIANCE, AUDITS AND REVIEWS

L.1 Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations:

L.2 Duties of Care and Loyalty:

L.3 Prohibited Activities:

L.4 Purchaser’s Cooperation is Investigations/Audits/Compliance Reviews:

L.5 Purchaser’s Responsibility for Independent Audit at Government’s Request:

L.6 Purchaser Record Retention:

L.7 Inspection of Records and Workplace by Government:

L.8 Purpose and Content of Compliance Audits, Reviews and Further Reviews:

L.9 Methods and Procedures for Compliance Reviews:

L.10 Further Reviews:

L.11 Compliance Notification:

L.12 Costs of Oversight:

L.13 Notice of Audit Adjustment:

L.14 Procedures for Adjudication of Audit Adjustments:

L.15 Remedies for Audit Adjustments:

L.16 Contracts with Third Parties:

M DISPUTES AND CLAIMS

M.1 Disputes:

M.2 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR):

N MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

N.1 Binding Effect:

N.2 Notices:

N.3 Severability:

N.4 Headings:

N.5 Survival:

N.6 Waiver:

N.7 Force Majeure:

N.8 Use of the Agency Name and Public Communications:

N.9 Tense and Gender:

N.10 Entire Agreement and Modification:

N.11 Computation of Time:

N.12 Electronic Communication:

N.13 No Reimbursements:

N.14 Market, Resale and/or Export:

O GOVERNMENT REQUIRED REPORTS

O.1 Government Use of Purchaser Reported Information:

P ADDITIONAL CONTRACT ADVISEMENTS

P.1 Public Law Pertaining to Location Operations:

P.2 Public Law Pertaining to Material:

P.3 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Notice:

P.4 Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) Paint:

P.5 Refrigerant:

P.6 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information Definitions (As used in this clause):

Q DEFINITIONS

R ACRONYMS

A INTRODUCTION

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services (hereinafter, the “Agency”) is offering for sale, scrap residue derived from the Demilitarization and/or Mutilation of controlled property. A Demilitarization/Mutilation as Condition of Sale (MCOS/DCOS) contract requires property to be processed prior to title transfer. A Government representative will oversee processing of property. Processing will be performed off-site at Purchaser’s facility that must be located within 100 miles of DLA Disposition Services Richmond, VA.

A.1 Base Access Requirements:

All locations where property is located may have strict rules that may prohibit access to some individuals. To access our facilities, an apparent high bidder or their agent shall be required to obtain base access through the host installation. The local location will be able to provide information on how to obtain base access. Purchaser is solely responsible for determining installation access requirements and complying accordingly. If necessary, the SCO can confirm that Purchaser is performing requirements under this IFB and the resulting contract.

Applicant must show vehicle registration, proof of current vehicle insurance and identification that meets the requirements of the REAL ID ACT of 2005 to register for enrollment in the Defense Biometric Identification System

(DBIDS).

Purchaser is responsible to obtain all base badging for laborers and transportation drivers with coordination and assistance from the Government. All personnel accessing the base must have state-approved identification or state-approved appropriate driver’s licenses and be free of any warrants. The base will deny access to personnel with warrants. Base access requirements are subject to change. It is the Purchaser’s responsibility to be aware of all changes and comply as needed. (Purchaser will provide a list of personnel who will work on base prior to start of work).

A.2 Useful Websites:

DLA Disposition Services: https://www.dla.mil/DispositionServices.aspx DLA Auction Site: https://www.sales.dla.mil/dlab2b/init.do System for Award Management: https://sam.gov/ Bureau of Industry and Security: https://www.bis.doc.gov/ U.S. Department of the Treasury: https://home.treasury.gov/ Consolidated Screening List Search Engine: https://legacy.export.gov/csl-search

The following is for reference only and does not indicate endorsement of the information provided.

Commercial Scale Locator: https://catscale.com/cat-scale-locator/

A.3 Item Description:

The Agency expects the Purchaser to perform all requirements under this contract at the bid price provided by the Purchaser

Property stream consists of, fired Brass (75mm and 20mm). Documented safe via inert certification.

https://www.dla.mil/DispositionServices.aspx https://www.sales.dla.mil/dlab2b/init.do https://sam.gov/ https://www.bis.doc.gov/ https://home.treasury.gov/ https://legacy.export.gov/csl-search https://catscale.com/cat-scale-locator/

These pictures are for illustrative purpose only and may not be a current representation of items for sale, site location, or other images displayed in the pictures. Bidders are highly encouraged to perform a pre-bid site inspection to make an intelligent bid.

Purchasers are cautioned that articles or substances of a dangerous nature may remain in the property regardless of the care exercised to remove them. The Government assumes no liability for damages to 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 dispositions 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. The provided pictures are for illustrative purposes only and may not be a current representation of the material, site location, or other images displayed in the pictures. Bidders are highly encouraged to perform a pre-bid site inspection to make an intelligent bid.

All potential Bidders are advised to read all terms and conditions of this IFB prior to submitting their bids to ensure they have a complete and full understanding of all requirements under this contract for sale. The Purchaser is cautioned that some requirements for information are required before the start of work on this contract. The Purchaser agrees to provide all services necessary for the contract in accordance with all Federal, state, local laws and regulations and in accordance with the terms of this contract. All terms in this IFB will also apply to Purchaser sub-contractor(s).

Over the duration of the performance period for this one-time sale, the Government guarantees to issue the Purchaser a minimum total weight equal to the “Minimum Guaranteed QTY (LBS.)” identified per SCL listed in Table 1, as subject to variations authorized by SBR Part 2, Paragraph 12.

A.4 Table 1 IFB Item Number Details:

State Site Item Material Total QTY

(LBS.)

Minimum Guaranteed

QTY

(LBS.)

Maximum Allowed

QTY (LBS.)

VA Richmond 1 DS000D2EB 42,631 LBS. 31,973 53,289

A.5 Table 2 CLIN, Material, SCL, Descriptions:

CLIN MATERIAL SCL DESCRIPTION

10 DS000D2EB D2E Brass, Fired, to include blanks and all cartridge cases not specifically listed.

A.6 Packing:

Property is packaged in 22 triwalls of expended brass (75mm,20mm); and 2 pallets containing a total of 4 Barrels of expended brass (20mm)

A.7 Removal:

Monday-Friday 9:00AM-2:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) excluding federally recognized holidays.

Purchaser will provide all conveyance. Purchaser is responsible for all transportation.

After the contract has been awarded the purchaser will have 30 days to remove and mutilate the 42,631 lbs. of Fired Brass property.

Maximum of 2 trucks a day.

On site scales are located at DSCR BLDG 65D.

Alternate scale located at DSCR BLDG 72.

A.8 Inspection:

Monday-Friday 9:00AM-2:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) excluding federally recognized holidays.

Inspection is by appointment only. Contact POC to schedule a physical inspection. Bidders are highly encouraged to physical inspect property and site requirements prior to submitting their bid. Bidders interested in inspecting the property under this IFB may travel to the designated site to perform inspection and sampling for the purposes of bidding on this IFB. If the State or local community has “shelter in place” or “stay at home” orders in place for COVID -19, bidders are authorized to travel as part of the Defense Industrial Base, Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce for the purpose inspecting property prior to bid opening. The awardee of this sale will also be authorized to perform the conditions of this sale as part of the Defense Industrial Base, Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce.

The SCO can provide letters of confirmation to any bidder to confirm status under Defense Industrial Base, Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce guidance. Bidders should also be advised that both military installations and Disposition Service sites will be taking additional precautions for entry due to COVID-19. Bidders will contact the POC at least 48 hours before seeking entry to a military installation or Disposition Site to be informed on entry requirements.

A.9 Loading:

Monday-Friday 9:00AM-2:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) excluding federally recognized holidays.

Government will load purchaser provided bins/hoppers, roll-off container, flat bed or enclosed trailer. Type of conveyance is determined by purchaser’s preference. Conveyance cannot be higher than 9.5 feet from the ground to allow for safe loading. Purchaser is responsible for securing the property/load on all purchaser provided conveyances.

Pick up location(s):

• DLA Disposition Services Richmond 8000 Jefferson Davis HWY, Richmond, VA 23297

Primary POC: Darrell Evans Phone: 804-920-2657, Email: Darrell.evans@dla.mil Alternate POC: Donnell Kelly Phone: 804-920-6362, Email: Donnell.kelly@dla.mil

B TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

Certain contents and provisions of this IFB, including Appendices, Attachments and Schedules, are described in general. Any weight offered or described in this auction was based on historical information from previous sales and are estimates only.

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B.1 FAR Provision 52.204-24:

FAR Provision 52.204-24 is applicable.

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

Full clause text included in attachment. The provision at FAR 52.204-24 requires an offeror to represent, on an Offer-by-offer basis, whether it will or will not provide any “covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.”

The Representation that must be signed will be sent at the same time the Statement of Intent (SOI) is sent to apparent high bidder as part of the pre-award process.

Full clause text included in attachment.

B.2 FAR Provision 52.204-25:

FAR Provision 52.204-25 is applicable.

FAR Provision 52.204-25 titled, “Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment” is incorporated by reference from the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25

Full clause text included in attachment.

B.3 Training During the pre-award process the SCO will provide the Purchaser with “DEMIL Certifier” training material (MS PowerPoint or PDF version). Purchaser will retain the training certificate(s) and make them available to the Government within 24 hours upon request. Purchaser must complete training certificate and submit an appointment letter on company letterhead in accordance with (IAW) DoDM 4160.28 Vol 3 with the Certifier(s) name and signature to the SCO before work can begin.

B.4 Demilitarization/Mutilation Operations:

Agency Verifier(s) must be present for all Demilitarization/Mutilation operations. If the Agency Verifier is unavailable for any reason, Demilitarization/Mutilation operations are to be shut down until the Verifier(s) return.

Purchaser is responsible for obtaining and providing all required permits to accomplish Demilitarization/Mutilation processing and transportation. All conveyance will display applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) placards. If an oversized vehicle or load is required, site will assist by providing a POC for base permits.

Purchaser will not be provided with permanent indoor or outdoor storage space for property or equipment (including material handling equipment (MHE)). Outdoor temporary storage will be made available as the need arises to ensure DEMIL operations and property flow are not impacted. Only the Agency can authorize the temporary storage space and the Purchaser must request the space in writing.

Purchaser is required to demilitarize/mutilate all property streams. No parts harvesting is authorized.

All property sourced to this contract will be processed as Controlled Property and will be Demilitarization/Mutilation and not commingled with Non- Demilitarization/Mutilation required property until title passes.

If operation hazards are discovered during loading or Demilitarization/Mutilation operations, all work will cease immediately. Operations will not resume until cleared by the SCO.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25

Method and degree of Demilitarization recommended are in the best interest of the U.S. and IAW with DoDM

4160.28 Vol 3. The use of precision tools of ANY kind, including precision cutting tools, will not be permitted during the Demilitarization/Mutilation of this property. Method and degree of Demilitarization/Mutilation recommended are in the best interest of the U.S. Government and IAW with DoDM 4160.28 Vol 3. The use of precision tools of any kind, including precision cutting tools, will not be permitted during the Demilitarization/Mutilation of this property.

B.5 Equipment:

Purchaser will supply all equipment and personnel to accomplish all operations associated to the Demilitarization/Mutilation of all casings and associated munitions related material (i.e., links, ammunition containers).

Equipment may include, but is not limited to: shredder, torch machine, plasma cutter, deformer, smelter, and Personal Protective Equipment.

Purchaser is required to have on-hand Storage Bins/Roll off containers to collect scrap and residue resulting from the loading, removal, and/or Demilitarization/Mutilation operations. Scrap and residue will not be accumulated on the ground.

B.6 Meetings:

Purchaser’s Certifier and the Agency’s Verifier will conduct end of week meeting to coordinate/determine work schedule for the following week.

B.7 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

In accordance with (IAW) 29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 1910.132-140, Purchaser is hereby informed of the requirement to supply/provide Purchaser employees safety gear needed to protect from lethal projectiles, hot metal, sparks and flames. The act of Demilitarization/Mutilation to render the property to the point of scrap can be extremely dangerous and adequate safeguards must be adhered to by Purchaser employees performing the Demilitarization/Mutilation on expended cartridge casing and associated dangerous property.

B.8 Inventories:

Joint inventory of property will be conducted by the Certifier and by Verifier before the property is mutilated.

B.9 Certifier/Verifier:

Certifier will be present and watch or perform 100% of material being mutilated. Verifier will be present and watch 100% of the process. Verifier will determine if property has been mutilated to a point of scrap. Any material not mutilated to the point of scrap will be further processed until proper destruction is accomplished.

B.10 Mutilation/Demilitarization Timeframe:

All Demilitarization/Mutilation performance will be completed prior to residue removal from M/DCOS site. The receiving process begins once the DLA Disposition Services Verifier and Certifier complete the Kind Count (KC) process and the property has been turned over to the Purchaser for processing. Demilitarization Certificates will be completed for each item when verifier has confirmed processing has been completed according to Government requirements

B.11 Military Markings:

All military markings and data plates are to be completely destroyed during the Demilitarization/Mutilation process.

All Technical Data is considered Demilitarization/Mutilation required and must not be thrown away as dunnage.

Demilitarization/Mutilation of Technical Data, Drawings, CD’s, Manuals, etc. must be destroyed by burning, cross-cut shredding or pulping IAW Government regulations.

B.12 Title:

Title will pass to Purchaser when the Demilitarization/Mutilation has been completed and the Certificate of Demilitarization/Mutilation has been signed by both the Purchaser Certifier and the Agency Verifier and the 1367s is signed by both the Purchaser Certifier and the Agency Verifier.

B.13 Fencing and Gate Requirements for the Purchaser: (Off-Site M/DCOS Only) The area must be secured to prevent unauthorized access, and only Purchaser’s employees involved in the Demilitarization/Mutilation process and Agency personnel will have access to the area.

B.14 Inspection: (Off-Site M/DCOS Only) Purchaser’s Facility/worksite will pass an inspection by DLA Disposition Services personnel prior to contact award.

(See DEMIL Facility Security Checklist in Addendum)

B.15 Spill Responsibility:

The Purchaser is solely responsible for clean-up and disposal of all spills or leaks IAW 40 CFR Part 112 during the loading and or Demilitarization/Mutilation operations of this contract that occur because of, or are contributed to, by the actions of its agents, employees, or Sub-Contractors, at no cost to the Government. Spill response will be performed by the Purchaser IAW local or host installation spill response procedures. The Purchaser shall have all necessary spill response kits, equipment and supplies pre-positioned in-case of spills that may occur during these operations.

C SALE BY REFERENCE (SBR)

The following general information, instructions and special conditions of sales contained in DLA Disposition Services pamphlet entitled the “Sale by Reference Instructions, Terms and Conditions Applicable to Department of Defense (DoD) Personal Property Offered for Sale by DLA Disposition Services”, published July 2012, are hereby incorporated by reference and become a part of this IFB and any contract resulting from acceptance of a bid submitted pursuant to this IFB as fully as though such instructions, terms and conditions had been specifically set forth herein:

The Terms and Conditions of this IFB supersede the Sales by Reference wherever conflicted.

C.1 SBR Part 1:

General Information and Instructions: All conditions apply except: 2, 5, 8, 12 &13

C.2 SBR Part 2:

Sale of Government Property General Sale Terms and Conditions: All conditions apply except: 7, 9, 13(c), 19 (Instead, use actual Certification from 48 CFR 52.203-2), 25, 28, 29 and

Modified Paragraph 33. DISPUTES is changed to read “Any contract awarded as a result of this sale is subject to the Contract Disputes Act 1978 (41 U.S.C. 7101-7109)”

C.3 SBR Part 3:

Sale of Government Property Special Sealed Bid Conditions: All articles apply.

C.4 SBR Part 4:

Sale of Government Property Special Sealed - Term Conditions: Does not apply:

C.5 SBR Part 5:

Additional Special Circumstance Conditions - Miscellaneous: All articles apply except: A, E, G, H & L.

Modified Articles:

Article D. Paragraph D(a) is amended to: The Purchaser shall, at no expense to the Government and prior to contract performance, will confirm with the Sales Contracting Officer the following Certificates of Insurance will be effective throughout the term of the contract or any extensions thereof.

C.6 SBR Part 6:

Additional Special Circumstance Conditions - Demilitarization and Mutilation: All articles apply except: A, H, & I

Article B is amended to: Property requiring Demilitarization or Mutilation will not be required to be shipped in sealed container to the processing site where Demilitarization or Mutilation will be accomplished by the Purchaser

C.7 SBR Part 7:

Additional Special Circumstance Conditions - Hazardous and Dangerous Property: All articles apply except: A, B, D, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, U, V, W, X, & Y.

C.8 SBR Part 8:

Additional Special Circumstance Conditions - Foreign Excess Personal Property: Does not apply.

C.9 SBR Part 9:

Special Spot Bid Conditions of Sale of Government Property: Does not apply.

C.10 SBR Part 10:

Sale of Government Property Special Auction Conditions: Does not apply.

D BID EVALUATION AND CONTRACT AWARD

D.1 Bidding Process:

The Purchaser’s bid shall consist of an amount per unit of issue specified in U.S. currency. Prospective bidders should be aware of certain risk factors that could affect a bidder’s assessment of this contract and the calculations supporting the resulting bid. Under no circumstances is the Agency or the Government responsible for any assumptions, planning factors, or decisions the Purchaser made related to determining their high bid. This is a firm fixed price contract where the bid price is expressed in U.S. currency specified by the bidder, per unit of issue.

All prospective bidders understand that Disposition Services is awarding this contract during a nationally declared emergency during the COVID-19 pandemic and the general circumstances that exists within the United States in reference to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Purchaser will perform all the requirements under this contract at the bid price submitted by the Purchaser. At no time shall the Government pay the Purchaser to take material offered. There shall be no reimbursement to the Purchaser under this contract except for the limited circumstances related to reimbursement of actual expenses incurred for return of property directed by the Government. The Government is not responsible for any indirect, inconsequential, or completeness (through assumption of sales value, act or omission of factors) of expenses related to performance under this contract. The measure of the Government’s liability, in any case where liability of the Government to the Purchaser has been established, shall not exceed refund of such portion of the purchase price as the Government may have received.

D.2 How to Bid:

Bidders shall use the following documents provided with this IFB to submit a bid: the SF114 and SF114A. Bidder shall enter bid as a price per unit of issue not to exceed five decimal places (example 0.01005). Minimum bid is .00001 per unit of issue. Multiply your bid price by the quantity indicated in the “Total QTY” column in table 1 being advertised to calculate your extended bid amount.

For illustrative purposes, if the item being advertised for sale in the IFB is in pounds and for a total quantity of 100 pounds and Bidder A’s bid price is $.10 per pound, then $.10 times 100 pounds equals $10. The $10 would be Bidder A’s extended bid amount.

Bids must be in the possession of the Agency’s Public Sales Contracting Division by the offer closing date and time specified in this IFB. If the bid is not submitted on time, it shall be considered non-responsive.

DO NOT email bids or call-in bids directly to the SCO. Bids shall be submitted via email only to:

DRMSSALESBIDS@DLA.MIL

D.3 A Responsive Bid:

Complies with the terms and conditions of the sales offering and satisfies the requirements as to the method and timeliness of the submission. Only responsive bids may be considered for award. A responsive bid submission shall contain at a minimum:

• SF114 completed and signed.

• SF114A completed.

• The bid must remain valid 90 calendar days from the bid opening unless otherwise modified or cancelled.

D.4 How to Modify/Cancel Bid:

In addition to SBR Part 3, Paragraphs B and C, by submitting a new bid in the same manner as the previous bid.

Separately, without disclosing bid amounts, notify the SCO of the modification. To cancel a bid, submit a zero (0) bid in the same manner as the original bid. Notify the SCO of the bid cancellation (specify date, time and method of bid submission).

D.5 Bid Evaluation:

A responsible bidder is one that has the necessary organization, experience, financial resources, accounting process, operational controls, technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them, to perform the requirements of the sales contract, has no disqualifying factors (i.e., is not suspended, debarred or an ineligible transferee) and able to pass the Agency’s vetting process. A responsive bidder is one that has complied with all instructions for properly submitting a bid. Submitting the highest bid price does not convey any special right nor does it imply that the Purchaser shall be the primary removal company or exclusively allowed to remove throughout the term of this contract. The Government reserves the right to reject any bids that are not in the best interest of the Government. The general standards in FAR Part 9 on contractor responsibility determinations that are applicable to procurement contracts are not directly applicable to sales contracts awarded under 40 U.S. Code § 545 but may be considered by the Sales Contracting Officer in evaluating bidder responsibility.

The contract award will be made to the responsible bidder with the highest priced responsive bid unless a determination is made to reject the bid under 41 CFR § 102-38.205. For illustrative purposes, if the item being advertised for sale was 100 pounds and Bidder A submits a bid for $.10 per pound for a total extended bid amount of $10 ($.10 times 100) and Bidder B submits a bid for $.11 per pound for a total extended bid amount of $11 ($.11 times 100), then Bidder B is the apparent high bidder.

D.6 Ineligible Bidder:

Bidder will not be eligible for award if they are:

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• Officially indebted to the Government.

• Excluded from Federal programs by the General Services Administration as identified in the System for

Award Management at https://sam.gov/.

• Subject to denial, suspension, debarment, or other sanctions pursuant to export control and related laws, regulations, or orders administered by the DOS, DOC, DHS, or USTD. The DOS, DOC, DHS, and USTD name these entities, individuals, and countries in the Federal Register and at the following website:

Consolidated Screening List Search Engine (https://legacy.export.gov/csl-search).

D.7 Pre-Award Survey:

The Agency will conduct a Pre-Award survey of only the Apparent High Bidder (AHB). The SCO will provide notification that you are the AHB, the End Use Certificate (EUC) DLA Form 1822, Statement of Intent (SOI) DLA Form 2536, FAR Clause, and Certifier training will be included in the notification. A Trade Security Contract Assessment will be made by Agency personnel. The SOI must have parts 1-6 completed and signed. Complete the EUC according to the instructions provided and sign. The Pre-Award survey may be conducted at the AHB’s facility.

The apparent high bidder shall be required to provide detailed information on every storage location the apparent high bidder intends to use. The pre-award survey may be conducted at the apparent high bidder’s facility(ies), or other location(s) as deemed necessary by the Agency and may include but is not limited to a review of the apparent high bidder’s facilities and equipment, financial capability or disclosure of the apparent high bidder’s financial condition, quality assurance, safety, environmental responsibility, and transportation. The apparent high bidder is advised that accomplishment of a pre-award survey or furnishing documents to the Agency in support of the pre-award survey is part of the assessment of the bidder’s responsibility and is not a guarantee the bidder will receive award of a contract. The SCO may rely upon information obtained in the pre-award survey in making the assessment of the bidder’s present responsibility.

Once notified that you are the apparent high bidder, you will have ten (10) working days to complete and return to the SCO all documents provided in the AHB Notification. Be advised that the Pre-Award survey and providing documents to the Government is part of the evaluation to determine responsibility and is not a guarantee of contract award.

Pre-Award Survey will include but is not limited to the following:

a. Pass a responsibility check conducted through the Consolidated Screening List (CSL) search; however, this does not limit the requirements to be deemed responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9.

b. The Purchaser’s Facility shall pass an inspection by Agency personnel prior to contact award.

c. An Environmental Responsibility Determination (ERD) will be conducted by Agency personnel.

d. A Trade Security Control Assessment will be made by agency personnel.

e. Necessary licenses, permits and certifications will be reviewed.

f. Validate FAR Provision 52.204-24 is marked and signed.

g. Complete and return the End Use Certificate (EUC), DLA Form 1822 to the SCO.

h. Provide Demilitarization/Mutilation Certifier appointment letters to the SCO.

If at any point the Agency determines the bidder that submitted the apparent high, responsive bid cannot be found responsible, the next highest bidder will be assessed in the same pre-award survey process. This same process of vetting the next highest responsive bidder may continue, until a responsive bidder is identified and is determined to be responsible.

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D.7.1 Environmental Responsibility Determination (ERD):

The Environmental Support Branch of Disposition Services will conduct an ERD on sale destinations to verify if the DoD purchased property will be managed in accordance with the Invitation for Bid, Statement of Intent, Federal, state, and local regulations. All downstream facilities receiving Government property to be processes shall be listed in the Statement of Intent. Downstream recipients of Government property which has already been processed need not be listed.

ERDs typically take up to ten business days to complete. Any findings annotated by the Government during an ERD must be corrected prior to a proposed destination/facility’s use. Purchaser is not authorized to process Government material at a site other than those listed on the SOI.

D.7.2 Alternate or Additional Destination:

Should Purchaser desire to use an alternate or additional destination at any time during the performance period, Purchaser will provide an updated SOI. Purchaser is not authorized to use a facility that has not been through the ERD process.

D.8 Necessary Licenses, Permits and Certifications Shall be Reviewed:

Prior to the award of a contract, the Agency shall determine whether the potential Purchaser has the necessary permits/licenses, experience, organization, and technical qualifications (either through its own facilities or facilities of a sub-contractor) to perform the work specified in this contract and can comply with the applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations.

D.9 Contract Award:

The SCO shall determine if each bid is responsive and responsible prior to award of the contract. The contract shall be awarded to the highest responsive, responsible bid. In the event of termination of the original Purchaser, the SCO may award the contract to the next highest responsive, responsible bidder if bids have not expired, and such award is otherwise determined to be in the Government's best interest.

The Government intends that a single award will be made to a responsible bidder with the highest priced responsive bid per contract line item unless a determination is made to reject the bid under 41 CFR § 102-38.205.

Under 41 CFR § 102-38.205, the Agency reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. The Agency may reject any or all bids when such action is advantageous to the Government, or when it is in the public interest to do so.

When you have successfully completed the pre-award assessment as the apparent high bidder, you will receive a Statement indicating the amount of payment due. Submit payment within ten business days of the Statement.

When payment is posted and confirmed by the SCO; and all other vetting has been completed, the Post-Award Conference for the Start of Work meeting will be scheduled.

D.10 Post-Award Conference:

The Government shall conduct a post-award conference within 10 calendar days after award. The purpose of the conference is to ensure the Purchaser fully understands the terms and conditions of this contract. The Agency shall determine the method, date, time and location of the post award conference. The Purchaser is responsible for any cost incurred by their organization and staff. The Government shall not provide any compensation for costs incurred to attend meetings. At the conclusion of this meeting the official signed Notice of Award will be sent to the Purchaser and SPOC. At this time property is authorized for release.

E PARTIES TO THE CONTRACT

E.1 Purchaser Information:

Within 10 calendar days of the date of contract award, the Purchaser shall provide the Agency the following information: Designation of key persons, to include their full name, title, telephone number, email address and a synopsis of their duties under the contract. Purchaser shall provide the SCO notification of any changes to the above within 10 calendar days of the change.

E.2 Transfer and Hypothecation:

General Prohibition - Except as specifically provided herein or specifically approved by the Agency in writing, the Purchaser shall not directly or indirectly sell, transfer, assign, pledge, offer as collateral or otherwise hypothecate all or any part of its rights or obligations under the contract.

Attempted Transfer - Any attempted transfer in violation of the provisions of this Article shall be invalid and shall constitute a material breach of this contract.

E.3 Contract of Sale:

Relationship of Parties - This contract is an agreement for the sale of the material by the Agency as seller to the Purchaser. Purchaser and the Agency expressly disavow the creation of any other relationship, including without limitation principal-agent, master-servant, employer-employee, general or limited partnership, or joint venture, between the Agency and the Purchaser.

Parties to the Contract: The parties to this contract are the Agency and the Purchaser.

E.4 Authority of Sales Contracting Officer (SCO):

On behalf of the Agency, the SCO has the authority to represent the Agency and to commit the Agency to take such actions as permitted or required and to extend or waive timing requirements or deadlines as may reasonably be required under the performance of this contract. The exclusive representative of the Agency for all purposes under this contract is the SCO, and all notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, declarations, reports and other communications to the Agency from the Purchaser shall be deemed invalid unless addressed to the SCO.

Communications from the Purchaser to anyone other than an SCO shall not be deemed received by the Agency.

E.5 Authority of Sales Point of Contact (SPOC):

The SCO designates the SPOC to provide direct oversight of the Purchaser and/or their agents to ensure they meet the terms and conditions of the contract. The SPOC does not have the authority to make binding contractual obligations, such as adding, deleting, or modifying terms and provisions in this IFB. All changes or modifications to contractual provisions in this IFB must be approved in advance by the SCO.

F CONTRACT FINANCIAL RETENTION & INSURANCE AND BOND

REQUIREMENTS

F.1 Payment:

Within ten business days of contract award, Purchaser shall provide the Agency a payment in the amount specified on the Notice of Award. The payment shall be in the form of a guaranteed instrument (cashier’s or certified check), Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), or via wire payment. Payment options and instructions will be provided to the apparent high Bidder with the Notice of Award. This is a one-time sale full payment must be received before the removal of any property.

F.2 Insurance and Bond Contract Requirements:

Purchaser shall obtain the minimum coverage specified unless the Agency approves a variance from such minimum coverage. Purchaser shall obtain and maintain the insurance and bond requirements throughout the performance period.

G CONTRACT PERFORMANCE

G.1 Performance Period:

The Purchaser shall have 30 calendar days to remove the material specified in this IFB. There are no extension options available. The SCO may extend the removal period for extenuating circumstances. Ten days prior to the end of the removal period, a written request for extension must be received from the Purchaser detailing the circumstances that delayed removal.

G.2 Regulatory Compliance:

The Purchaser shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable Federal, state, local codes and DoD regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel and environmental management during the execution and loading operations. All work shall be completed and performed IAW the best practices of the trade and in compliance with all- applicable Federal, state, local codes and IAW regulations.

Purchaser shall also comply with all Host facility Safety, Environmental and Security requirements.

Purchaser shall comply with all local, state and Federal Department of Transportation rules and regulations while transporting scrap materials on post and to its ultimate destination.

The Purchaser shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local, and DoD regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel and environmental management during the execution of loading and Demilitarization/Mutilation operations. All work shall be completed and performed IAW the best practices of the trade and in compliance with all-applicable Federal, state, DoD, and local codes.

Anticipated Regulatory Changes: Performance under any contract resulting from this solicitation must follow all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Accordingly, it is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that all such laws and regulations are considered in the preparation of its proposal. Such consideration should include not only relevant laws and regulations currently in effect, but also revisions there to for which public notice has been given that may reasonably be anticipated to be effective during the life of the contract.

G.3 Environmental and Safety Notice:

It is the responsibility of the Purchaser to ensure that the ultimate end use of the property is performed in an environmentally compliant manner. As such, prior to the award of any hazardous item, each high bidder’s premises and/or the intended disposal facility may be subject to an on-site inspection by a Government representative. All Bidders/Purchasers are advised that they must comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, etc. with respect to human safety and the environment during the processing, use, or disposal of material purchased from the DoD.

G.4 Right to Appeal:

The Purchaser shall have the right of appeal, under the Disputes clause (see SBR Part 2, paragraph 33 as referenced above), from any determination made by the SCO, except that if the Purchaser failed to submit the termination settlement proposal or a request for equitable adjustment within the time provided.

The following shall be deducted from any amount due the Purchaser under this clause:

Any claim which the Government has against the Purchaser under this contract; and the agreed price for, or the proceeds of sale of, materials, supplies, or other things acquired by the Purchaser or sold under the provisions of this clause and not recovered by or credited to the Government. If contract is partially terminated, this clause has the same full effect.

G.5 Records:

Unless otherwise provided in this contract or by statute, the Purchaser shall maintain all records and documents relating to the terminated portion of this contract for six years after final settlement. This includes all books and other evidence bearing on the Purchaser’s costs and expenses under this contract. The Purchaser shall make these records and documents available to the Government, at the Purchaser’s office during normal business hours without charge.

Records and documents may be digitally scanned for electronic storage at no cost to the Government

H DISTRIBUTIONS/PAYMENTS

H.1 The Billing Cycle:

This is a one-time sale; full payment must be received prior to the removal of any property. The Notice of Award is the only invoice or billing document.

H.2 Types of Acceptable Payments:

All payments, including those for storage charges, liquidated damages and interest shall be in U.S. currency.

Acceptable forms of payment include Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT), Bank Account (ACH), cashier’s check, certified check, travelers check, bank draft, money order or credit card (Master Card, Visa, Discover Card, and/or American Express).

Make checks payable to the U.S. Treasury are acceptable. When using a credit card method of payment, the credit card number, credit card security code (3-or 4-digit code on the back of the card), name as printed on the credit card, and the expiration date shall be provided. The U.S. Treasury limits all credit card transaction to $24,999.99.

Transactions greater than $24,999.99 cannot be split into two or more credit card transactions. Bidders whose payment is accompanied by a letter of credit or who have on file an approved bid bond (SF 24 or SF 34) may make their payments by uncertified personal or company checks, but only up to an amount equal to the penal sum of their bond or the amount of their letter of credit.

Address all hand-carried or delivered payments to the following:

DLA Disposition Services ATTN: Cashier 74 N. Washington St.

Battle Creek, MI 49037

Credit Card and Bank Account (ACH) payments within the United States can be made using the website at:

https://www.pay.gov/paygov/forms/formInstance.html?agencyFormId=25176217

Should Purchaser need to make a payment for less than $1.00, the website credit card payment method cannot be used.

Instead, Purchaser will be required to complete the manual credit card form and fax it to (269) 961-7230.

H.3 Payment Confirmation:

The Government does not provide payment confirmation. Purchaser shall submit proof of payment to the SCO, showing type of payment, amount, and date submitted. The SCO will ensure payment is applied to the Purchaser’s account. Payment submission through Pay.gov is recommended to reduce processing time. Pay.Gov confirmation email is proof of payment.

H.4 Consequences of Late or Short Payments:

If full payment is not received within 30 calendar days of the bill, interest will be charged on the unpaid portion at the rate established by the U.S. Treasury from the date of the bill in accordance with Section 3717 Title 31 of the U.S. Code. After 30 calendar days from the bill date, we will collect from the pre-payment taking offset action against any of your unpaid invoices. If the debt is forwarded to the Debt Management Office, Contract Pay Services, https://www.pay.gov/paygov/forms/formInstance.html?agencyFormId=25176217

Columbus, Ohio; you will be assessed an administrative fee of $26 to cover costs specifically associated with the administration and collection of payments over 30 calendar days delinquent.

If full payment is not received within 90 calendar days from the date of the bill, we will transfer the debt to the Debt Management Office for collection and an additional administrative charge of $50 will be assessed. They will continue the collection process and if unsuccessful, will transfer the delinquent debt to the Department of Treasury for further collection. As a result of this transfer, the following actions may be taken:

The debt will be subject to the Department of Treasury offset from Federal payments due (you or your company, as applicable). A fee for each offset made will be added to the debt as part of the administrative charge. Federal payments eligible for offsets include contract payments, Federal income tax refunds, and other payments not exempt.

The debt may be reported to a credit bureau.

The debt may be referred to a private collection agency. In such instance, a fee for collections made will be added to the debt as part of the administrative charge.

The debt may be referred to the Department of Justice for litigation. In such case, an administrative cost will be added to the debt.

You may inspect and/or request a copy of the records pertaining to this debt. If you believe the debt is invalid or the amount is incorrect, please contact us immediately. If you are financially unable to pay the full amount of the debt, you may request a written agreement to pay the debt in installments. Your request for an installment agreement should be in writing and supported by certified statements of income and financial position covering the last 12 months. The point of contact for this debt is the Sales Contracting Officer listed on your award document.

I Authorized and Unauthorized Material

I.1 Classified Material:

Performance of this contract neither requires nor authorizes the Purchaser to handle classified property or documents. Should Purchaser’s employees handle actual or suspected classified property or documents, the Purchaser shall immediately secure the documents or property from both physical loss and compromise and immediately notify the Agency’s Site Lead and the SCO of the discovery. The Purchaser shall submit a SF364 ROD. The Agency will arrange for pick up and removal of such material. Under no circumstances shall the Purchaser release the property or documents to anyone other than designated personnel. If the contents of said documents or property are at a level that requires debriefing, the Purchaser’s personnel shall be made available to the proper Government authorities for this action.

I.2 Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH):

Performance of this contract does not require nor authorize the Purchaser to handle MPPEH. Despite all best efforts by the Government, MPPEH may be discovered; the Purchaser shall immediately take the necessary action for protection of personnel and property. This shall include the evacuation and security of the immediate area. The Purchaser shall not attempt to handle or move the suspected property until a technically qualified trained Government representative investigates the incident. The Purchaser shall notify the Agency’s Site Lead and the SCO of the discovery immediately and submit a SF364 ROD. The Agency will arrange for pick up and removal of such material.

I.3 Radioactive Property:

Performance of this contract does not require nor authorize the Purchaser to handle radioactive property. Despite all best efforts by the Government should property activate a radiation detector alarm; the Purchaser shall immediately take the necessary action for protection of personnel and property.