The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a one-time sale of metallic and non-metallic scrap located at DLA Disposition Services Columbus, OH. The IFB, numbered 33-5046, outlines the terms and conditions for prospective bidders, with an offer closing time of December 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. EST. Key aspects include base access requirements, item descriptions (primarily insulated copper wire and cable), inspection procedures, and removal logistics. Bidders must submit a sealed bid using SF114 and SF114A, with the highest responsive and responsible bidder awarded the contract. The contract emphasizes compliance with federal regulations, environmental responsibility, and export controls, with strict guidelines on payments, material handling, and potential penalties for non-compliance. The government reserves the right to reject any bids and stresses that a pre-award survey and Environmental Responsibility Determination (ERD) are mandatory for the apparent high bidder.
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, emphasizing that bidders must read all clauses carefully due to substantial changes, particularly distinguishing between surplus property in the U.S. and foreign excess property. Key clauses highlighted include Bid Information, Storage Charges/Late Removal Charges, and All-or-None Bids. The document details general information such as payment, refunds, bid processes, property removal, and legal aspects like governing law and export regulations. It also covers specific conditions for sealed bids, term sales, and special circumstances, including scrap warranties, labor laws, liability, and compliance with US Munitions List and Commerce Control List regulations. The pamphlet stresses the bidder's responsibility for inspection, adherence to payment and removal timelines, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. It also defines terms and includes a Privacy Act Notice regarding information collection for debt recovery.
The Standard Form 114 (SF 114) is a federal government form for the "Sale of Government Property - Bid and Award." It details the process for sealed bids on government property, outlining requirements for bidders and the government's acceptance procedures. Key information includes the invitation for bids number, issuing agency, contact information, and the address for bid submissions. Bidders must complete sections on their information, bid amount, and whether a bid deposit is required. They also declare if the property was inspected and if they are a small business, or if they used third-party solicitations. The form specifies terms and conditions, payment due dates, and property removal timelines. It also contains sections for government use, including acceptance details, contract numbers, and contracting officer information. The current bid, IFB 33-5046, is issued by DLA Disposition Services, with bids opening on December 1, 2025, at 13:00 EST.
The document "SALE OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY - ITEM BID PAGE - SEALED BID" outlines the process for bidding on government property. It instructs bidders to enter a price per unit in the "Unit Price Bid" column and extend the total to the "Total Price Bid" column for items solicited by unit (e.g., each, foot/centimeter, pound/kilogram). When bids are solicited by the lot, only a total price should be entered in the "Total Price Bid" column. The form, Standard Form 114A (REV. 11/2002), is prescribed by GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-45.3 and is authorized for local reproduction. It includes fields for item number, material, total quantity, unit of measure, unit price bid, and total price bid, along with a section for the bidder's name and identification number.