Opportunity
SAM #2-1-QSC-T-26-047
GSA Solicitation for Sale and Removal of DEMIL A Aluminum Scrap at NASA Kennedy Space Center
Buyer
GSA/FAS/GSS/QSCA, MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE CONTRACTING DIVISION
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
April 30, 2026
Identifier
2-1-QSC-T-26-047
NAICS
423930
This opportunity involves the sale and removal of government-generated DEMIL A Aluminum Scrap at NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC): - Government Buyer: - U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service, Multiple Award Schedule Contracting Division - Scrap generated at NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC), including the Reutilization, Recycling, and Marketing Facility (RRMF) - OEMs and Vendors: - No commercial OEMs; GSA and NASA are the government entities involved - Products/Services Requested: - DEMIL A Aluminum Scrap (approx. 60,000 lbs/year, not guaranteed) - Includes shavings, panels, sheets, frames, magnetic tapes, items with ferrous/non-ferrous attachments, and material with foreign contamination - Sold strictly for recycling; resale or reuse is prohibited - Scrap removal service (recurring, as-needed) - Contractor must provide containers and coordinate removal with Agency Government Representative - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid site inspection - Submission of specific appendices with bid - Pricing based on published market index - Compliant weight tickets required - $2,500 performance bond - Contractor responsible for all removal logistics and compliance with site access protocols - Period of Performance: - Three-year base period, up to two one-year option periods, and a possible six-month extension - Place of Performance: - NASA Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, FL (including RRMF and other controlled areas) - Contracting office at GSA headquarters, Washington, DC
Description
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)
DEMIL A ALUMINUM SCRAP TERM CONTRACT
NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Solicitation Number: 2-1-QSC-T-26-047
OVERVIEW
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is offering for sale Government-generated DEMIL A Aluminum 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 Aluminum Scrap
The scrap stream may include, but is not limited to:
Aluminum shavings Panels and sheets Frames Magnetic tapes Items with ferrous and non-ferrous attachments Material with foreign contamination
Estimated annual quantity: Approximately 60,000 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 Deliver and remove containers within required response timeframes 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 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/358812
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 Additional Links:GSA Auction KSC Aluminum Scrap IFB