Demilitarization and Mutilation of NASA Aircraft Resulting in Aircraft Scrap Residue
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of NASA, is conducting a one-time sealed bid sale for aircraft scrap residue resulting from the demilitarization and mutilation of NASA aircraft. This opportunity, identified as IFB Notice: 2-1-QSC-S-26-001, is located at NASA Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, VA. Bids are due by June 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
Opportunity Details
- Commodity: Aircraft Scrap Residue / Mixed Metals Scrap (PSC: 9670 - Iron And Steel Scrap)
- Contract Type: One-Time Sealed Bid Sale
- Property Type: Scrap residue generated after required Demilitarization as a Condition of Sale (DCOS) and Mutilation as a Condition of Sale (MCOS). Aircraft, assemblies, components, and identifiable parts are not offered for sale.
- Duration: Performance must commence within five business days of Government approval of the End Use Certificate (EUC) and issuance of the Notice to Proceed. All activities, including demilitarization, mutilation, certification, removal, and site restoration, must be completed within sixty (60) calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.
- End Use Certificate (EUC): Not required at bid submission. The apparent high bidder must submit a complete EUC within five business days of pre-award notification for eligibility and security review.
Key Requirements
- MANDATORY Pre-Bid Site Inspection Required. Advance coordination and visitor registration are necessary for site access to the secured NASA Wallops Flight Facility.
- Bid Submission: Must include Appendix A (Site Verification & Bidder Certification), Appendix B (Bid Sheet), Appendix D (Bidder DEMIL Training and Trade Security Eligibility Requirements), SF 114 (Sale of Government Property, Bid and Award), required DEMIL training documentation, and acknowledgment of all amendments.
- Pricing: Bids must be submitted as one total lump-sum price. Partial, phased, unit, conditional, or percentage-based pricing is not permitted.
- Financial: No bid deposit or performance bond is required for this sale.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Submission & Deadlines
- Solicitation Access: This notice is a summary. Full solicitation documents, including the IFB, SF 114, and Appendices, are available on GSA Auctions via the link:
https://gsaauctions.gov/auctions/preview/363432. - Submission Method: Email sealed bid submission.
- IFB Issuance Date: May 11, 2026
- Deadline for Questions: June 8, 2026 – 5:00 PM Central Time
- Bid Submission Deadline: June 9, 2026 – 5:00 PM Central Time
- Sealed Bid Opening: June 10, 2026 – 9:00 AM Central Time / 10:00 AM Eastern Time
- Preliminary Award Notification: June 12, 2026
Site Access & Contacts
- Site Point of Contact (POC): Henry Chew, NASA Wallops Flight Facility, Phone: 757-824-1331, Email: henry.c.chew@nasa.gov
- Sales Contracting Officer (SCO): Adam Ebner, Email: adam.ebner@gsa.gov, Phone: 813-894-9047
Important Notes
Bidders are responsible for reviewing all documents in their entirety on GSA Auctions. Failure to comply with all requirements may result in bid rejection. Monitor both SAM.gov and GSA Auctions for any amendments and acknowledge them in your bid submission.