INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) DEMIL A STAINLESS STEEL SCRAP TERM CONTRACT NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC)

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

DEMIL A STAINLESS STEEL SCRAP TERM CONTRACT

NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
Solicitation Number: 2-1-QSC-T-26-049

OVERVIEW

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is offering for sale Government-generated DEMIL A Stainless Steel Scrap located at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Kennedy Space Center, including the Reutilization, Recycling, and Marketing Facility (RRMF) and other controlled areas.

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) establishes a term contract for the sale of scrap property, with removal required as a condition of sale. The successful bidder shall remove scrap material on a recurring, as-needed basis in coordination with the Agency Government Representative (AGR).

All material is sold for recycling as material content only.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Submission Method: Email
Bid Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026 – 5:00 PM Central Time
Bid Opening: 5 May 2026 – 9:00 AM Central Time

(All times are Central Time in accordance with the IFB.)

KEY REQUIREMENTS (READ CAREFULLY)

• MANDATORY Pre-Bid Site Inspection Required (See IFB Section 3.3)
• Submission must include Appendices A, B, and C
• Pricing is based on a percentage of a published market index
• Weight tickets must comply with IFB requirements (contractor-owned scales are not permitted)
• All amendments must be acknowledged

Failure to meet these requirements may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

IMPORTANT NOTICE — READ ALL DOCUMENTS

This summary is provided for informational purposes only.

The Invitation for Bids (IFB), Surveillance Plan, and all Appendices located in the Documents section on the GSA Auctions website are the controlling solicitation documents.

Bidders are responsible for reviewing all documents in their entirety. Failure to comply with all requirements may result in rejection of the bid.

SITE ACCESS / SECURITY

Kennedy Space Center is a controlled Federal installation.

Inspection attendance must be coordinated in advance through the Agency Government Representative (AGR).
Visitors may be required to provide information in advance and may be subject to temporary badging and escort requirements.

Bidders are responsible for allowing sufficient time for access coordination and approval prior to inspection.

See the Site Access and Inspection Procedures document located in the Documents section on the GSA Auctions website for full requirements.

AWARD BASIS

Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Government, with advantage determined solely on the basis of price.

Eligibility and responsibility determinations are made prior to consideration of price and are not subject to comparative evaluation.

CONTRACT STRUCTURE

This is a term contract for the sale of scrap property with recurring removal requirements.

The period of performance consists of:

• Three (3) year base period
• Up to two (2) one-year option periods
• Potential six (6) month extension at Government discretion

COMMODITY INFORMATION

Commodity: DEMIL A Stainless Steel Scrap

The scrap stream may include, but is not limited to:

• Mixed stainless scrap
• Cleaned and uncleaned shavings
• Panels and sheets
• Frames
• Food preparation equipment
• Prefabricated stainless items with possible ferrous or non-ferrous attachments and incidental foreign material

Estimated annual quantity: Approximately 100,000 pounds (not guaranteed).

RECYCLING RESTRICTION

The scrap material is sold solely for recycling as material content.

Resale or reuse of the property as usable property, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited and constitutes a material breach of the contract.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall:

• Provide containers
• Perform removal as requested by the Government
• Coordinate all activity through the AGR

Removal occurs on an as-needed basis based on Government operational requirements.

BILLING AND PAYMENT

Billing is based on:

• Published Fastmarkets index (steel shredder feed, FOB Southeast)
• Bid percentage applied to market price
• Verified weight tickets

Only compliant weight tickets are accepted for billing.

Payment is due within two (2) business days of system-generated notice.

PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE

A performance bond of $2,500.00 is required within ten (10) business days of award notification and must be in place prior to performance.

BIDDING PLATFORM NOTE

On the Bidding Details tab, the Start Time and Closing Time may appear as the same time. For Term Contracts, this is standard display functionality in GSA Auctions.

Bids must be received in the designated mailbox no later than the deadline specified in the IFB.

GSA AUCTIONS ACCESS AND SOLICITATION LOCATION
The full solicitation package for this requirement is available on GSA Auctions at the following link:
https://gsaauctions.gov/auctions/preview/358814

Bidders must navigate to the “Preview Auction(s)” tab on GSA Auctions to locate this solicitation. The Invitation for Bids (IFB), Surveillance Plan, Appendices, and all supporting documents are located within this listing. Bidders are responsible for reviewing all materials in their entirety prior to bid submission.

QUESTIONS

Submit all questions in writing to the Sales Contracting Officer prior to the deadline identified in the IFB.

Adam Ebner
Sales Contracting Officer
adam.ebner@gsa.gov
813-894-9047