NASA Wallops Flight Facility 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) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a DEMIL A Mixed Metals Scrap Term Contract at NASA Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, VA. This opportunity involves the sale and recurring removal of approximately 185,000 pounds of scrap annually, which must be recycled for material content only. The contract has a 3-year base with two 1-year options. Bids are due June 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The successful bidder will be responsible for:
- Purchasing and recurring removal of Government-generated DEMIL A Mixed Metals Scrap.
- Coordination with the Agency Government Representative (AGR) for removal.
- Adherence to all site-specific operational, security, and safety requirements.
- Recycling material for content only.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bids (IFB), Term Contract
- Duration: 3-year base period with up to two 1-year option periods
- Estimated Volume: Approximately 185,000 pounds annually
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Bid Submission Deadline: June 2, 2026 – 5:00 PM Central Time
- Bid Opening: June 4, 2026 (Time provided via email notification)
- Published: May 14, 2026
Key Requirements & Submission
- A 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 (Revised by Amendment 1)
- Appendix C – Removal Execution Plan
- Pricing is based on a percentage of a published market index.
- Certified weight tickets are required; contractor-owned scales are not permitted.
- A $15,000 Performance Guarantee is required post-award.
- All amendments must be acknowledged.
- Failure to meet these requirements may result in a non-responsive bid.
Site Access & Security
NASA Wallops Flight Facility is a secured Federal installation. Advance coordination, visitor registration, and approval are mandatory. Access is restricted to U.S. citizens with valid identification, and REAL ID requirements may apply.
Important Notes
Amendment 1 has been issued, revising the solicitation schedule and updating the IFB and Appendix B. Bidders are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov and GSA Auctions for all amendments and acknowledging them in their bid. All solicitation documents are available on GSA Auctions.