IFB 33-5051 Expended Small Arms Cartridge Casing (ESAAC) Sale, Susquehanna, PA
ID: IFB-33-5051Type: Sale of Surplus Property
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA DISPOSITION SERVICES HQBATTLE CREEK, MI, 49037-3092, USA

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Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers (423930)

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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services, is offering a one-time sale of Expended Small Arms Cartridge Casings (ESACC) located in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, under Invitation for Bid (IFB) 33-5051. Bidders are required to submit sealed bids for a total of 25,116 pounds of various caliber casings, with specific instructions for bid submission outlined in the attached documents. This sale is significant as it involves the disposal of surplus military materials, and bidders must comply with all government regulations, including environmental responsibilities and export controls. Interested parties must submit their bids using the provided forms by 1:00 PM EST on December 8, 2025, and can contact Shawn Ricketts or J'Leace Nichols for further information.

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    This Invitation for Bid (IFB) from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services offers a one-time sale of Expended Small Arms Cartridge Casings (ESACC) through IFB 33-5051. The sealed bid is for DLA Disposition Services Susquehanna, PA, with an offer closing date of December 8, 2025. The document outlines detailed terms and conditions, including base access requirements, item descriptions (various caliber casings totaling 25,116 lbs after a 5% dunnage deduction), packing in steel drums and tri-wall boxes, and procedures for removal, inspection, and loading. Key sections cover bid evaluation, contract award processes, financial requirements, contract performance, and compliance with government regulations, including export controls and environmental responsibility. Bidders must submit a responsive bid on all items using SF114 and SF114A, with the highest cumulative bid winning. Pre-award surveys, including an Environmental Responsibility Determination (ERD) and Trade Security Contract Assessment, are mandatory. The purchaser is responsible for all costs, regulatory compliance, and obtaining necessary licenses and permits.
    This DLA Disposition Services pamphlet outlines standard instructions, terms, and conditions for surplus and foreign excess personal property sales. It supersedes the March 1994 edition, with significant changes, especially differentiating between property located in the United States and overseas. Key clauses highlighted include Bid Information, Storage Charges/Late Removal Charges, and All-or-None Bid. The document details procedures for payments, refunds, property removal, and handling of various taxes and duties. It also covers legal aspects like governing law, joint bids, and restrictions on certain individuals/firms from participating. Conditions for property inspection, bid consideration, title transfer, and risk of loss are specified. Additionally, it addresses compliance with applicable laws, privacy act notices, and special conditions for scrap property, convict labor, contract work hours, liability, and the handling of sensitive items like US Munitions List and Commerce Control List items.
    Standard Form 114 (SF 114) is a federal government form used for the "Sale of Government Property-Bid and Award." This invitation for bids (IFB 33-5051) is issued by DLA Disposition Services in Battle Creek, MI, for the sale of government property. Sealed bids will be accepted until 13:00 EST (LOCAL) on December 8, 2025, and publicly opened at the designated place. Bidders must agree to pay for and remove the property within the specified timeframe upon bid acceptance. The form requires bidders to provide information such as their ID number, TIN/Social Security number, and contact details. It also includes sections for bidders to disclose if they are a small business, have inspected the property, or have retained any third parties to secure the contract, especially if the total bid exceeds $25,000. The document outlines terms and conditions, including deposit requirements, payment due dates, and property removal schedules. The government
    This document, Standard Form 114A (REV. 11/2002), is an Item Bid Page for the sealed bid sale of government property. It outlines the format for bidders to submit unit prices or total lot prices for various materials. The form requires the bidder's name and identification number, and specifies how to enter prices per unit (e.g., LBS.) or a total price when bids are solicited by the lot. It lists four items, DS000D5MQ, DS000D7MQ, DS000D9MQ, and DS000D22Q, along with their total quantities in pounds. This form is prescribed by GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-45.3 and is authorized for local reproduction, indicating its use in federal government procurement processes for the disposition of surplus property.
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