NASA Goddard Scrap Term Contract
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a term contract to purchase and remove DEMIL A scrap mixed metals. This opportunity is structured as a sealed bid, with award going to the highest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids are due March 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Furnishing, staging, maintaining, and removing containers suitable for scrap mixed metals.
- Removing scrap material in accordance with site scheduling and operational requirements.
- Transporting and processing material in compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Providing certified weight tickets and documentation to support billing and payment.
- Coordinating with NASA personnel to ensure safe, secure, and compliant operations.
- Meeting all safety, environmental, transportation, and site access requirements. This is a performance-based contract; the Government does not direct contractor methods.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sealed Bid Invitation for Bids (IFB) - Term Contract
- Duration: Three-year base period + two option years
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 9670 (Iron And Steel Scrap)
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: March 17, 2026
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to the highest responsive and responsible bidder. Evaluation focuses on compliance with IFB requirements, including mandatory inspection, required certifications, and submission of all necessary documents. Technical approaches or operational methods are not evaluated.
Mandatory Requirements
A mandatory pre-bid inspection is required for bid responsiveness. Bidders must coordinate an appointment with AL DIMAGGIO (alfred.f.dimaggio@nasa.gov, 301-286-7908) at NASA's Central Receiving facility (Building 35, Greenbelt, MD). A minimum of 48 hours advance notice is required. Failure to attend and complete the inspection may result in a bid being determined non-responsive.
Important Notes
Modification One (dated March 17, 2026) has been issued, updating sections related to Performance Guarantee (IFB 5.3, 5.3.1), Property Damage, Liability, and Contractor Insurance Requirements (IFB 7.2), and Insurance Capability (Appendix A 2.C). Bidders are responsible for reviewing this modification when preparing their bids. The IFB is the controlling and authoritative document for all requirements.