This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the sale of metallic and nonmetallic scrap by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services. The contract will be for a 36-month base period with two 12-month option periods and a potential 6-month extension. Bidders must submit sealed bids by June 22, 2026. Inspection of the property is mandatory and requires a 24-hour advance appointment. The government will load the scrap material into purchaser-provided conveyances. Payment is due within 10 business days of the award statement. The contract includes provisions for bid evaluation, contract award, performance, payments, disputes, and compliance with government regulations. Bidders are responsible for obtaining necessary licenses and permits and for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
The offer closing datetime for bids is June 22, 2026, at 1:00 p. m. , PST. Bids must be in the possession of the agency's public sales contracting division by this date and time.
Payment is due within 10 business days of receiving a statement indicating the amount due, after successfully completing the pre-award assessment. Acceptable forms of payment include electronic fund transfer (EFT), bank account ACH, or credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express). Checks or other paper financial instruments will not be accepted.
A DD Form **** scrap warranty will be issued, stating that the property will be used only as scrap unless the purchaser is released from the warranty. All obligations under this warranty expire five years from the date of execution.
The contract shall be awarded to the highest responsive bid submitted by a responsible bidder. The highest priced cumulative bid will be determined by each bidder's total contract price.
A responsible bidder is defined as one that has the necessary organization, experience, financial resources, accounting process, operational controls, technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them, and has no disqualifying factors.
Consequences of late or short payments include interest charges, administrative fees, offset from federal payments, reporting to credit bureaus, referral to collection agencies, and potential litigation. Failure to abide by the terms and conditions of the scrap warranty constitutes a material breach and may result in contract default.
Bidders interested in inspecting the property may travel to the designated site, but a 24-hour notice to the SPOC is required. Bidder must be legally allowed on military installations and must have two forms of identification to gain access.
When the purchaser identifies any discrepancy or questionable item, they shall initiate a SF 364 Report of Discrepancy (ROD) within 30 calendar days after removal of the property. If the discrepancy relates to an alleged billing error, the purchaser has 30 days from receipt of the billing statement to file a ROD.
A bidder will not be eligible for award if they are officially indebted to the government, excluded from federal programs, or subject to denial, suspension, debarment, or other sanctions pursuant to export control and related laws.