DOT/Maritime Mixed Metals Term Contract
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of the U.S. Department of Transportation – Maritime Administration (MARAD), has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a Mixed Metals Scrap Term Contract. This opportunity involves the sale and recurring removal of Government-generated DEMIL A Mixed Metals Scrap from multiple MARAD facilities in the Hampton Roads Region, Virginia. Bids are due by May 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This term contract requires the successful bidder to purchase and remove DEMIL A Mixed Metals Scrap on an as-needed, recurring basis. The material, estimated at approximately 60,000 pounds annually (not guaranteed), must be recycled for material content only. Locations include MARAD facilities in Norfolk, Newport News, Portsmouth, and Williamsburg, VA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bids (IFB) / Term Contract
- Duration: 3-year base period with up to two 1-year option periods
- Commodity: DEMIL A Mixed Metals Scrap
- Estimated Volume: ~60,000 pounds annually (not guaranteed)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Bid Submission Deadline: May 8, 2026 – 5:00 PM Central Time
- Bid Opening: May 12, 2026 (time via email notification)
- Published: April 9, 2026
Key Requirements
- MANDATORY Pre-Bid Site Inspection is required (IFB Section 3.3).
- Submissions must include Appendix A (Site Verification & Bidder Certification), Appendix B (Bid Sheet & SF 114), and Appendix C (Container Execution Narrative).
- Pricing will be based on a percentage of a published market index.
- Certified weight tickets are mandatory; contractor-owned scales are not permitted.
- A $2,500 Performance Guarantee is required post-award.
- All amendments must be acknowledged in the bid submission. Failure to meet these requirements may result in a non-responsive bid.
Site Access & Security
MARAD facilities are secure federal installations. Advance coordination is required for all site access, which may necessitate a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and is subject to vessel operations, terminal conditions, and security controls. Site inspection scheduling must be coordinated with the Government.
Contacts
- Site Point of Contact: Martin Basham, DAO Logistics Management Specialist, MARAD (martin.basham@dot.gov, (757) 322-5829)
- Sales Contracting Officer (SCO): Adam Ebner (adam.ebner@gsa.gov, 813-894-9047) for questions.