Deformed Expended Small Arms Casings

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Jf Hq W8AC Miarng Element, is soliciting bids for the sale of approximately 36,800 pounds of deformed expended small arms brass casings in .50 caliber, 5.56 mm, 7.62 mm, and blank formats, all of which have been rendered unusable and unsuitable for reloading through the Army Peculiar Equipment APE 1408 M1 munitions deformer. The material is packaged in gaylord cardboard boxes, each containing 2,300 pounds of brass, with the winning bidder responsible for providing 16 such boxes and bottom slips rated to support up to 2,500 pounds, or facing a $200 fee for noncompliance. Bidding is conducted on a price-per-pound basis, with award going to the highest offer that demonstrates the capacity to execute the contract. The material is sold strictly as-is, with no warranties provided beyond the accuracy of the description, and the purchaser assumes all liability for any hazards, including potential exposure to corrosive, reactive, or toxic substances, while also agreeing to indemnify the government against all claims arising from handling or use. Payment must be made in full via certified or cashier’s check payable to the U.S. Department of Treasury prior to removal, with 80% required within five business days of award. All removal must occur within 14 days of award at the Camp Grayling Recycling Center in Michigan, where bidders may inspect the material by appointment. Access to the installation requires valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and active liability insurance. The government will load the material onto the purchaser’s transport but does not provide delivery, and only its calibrated 4,000-pound scale is recognized for weight verification. Failure to remove the material on time results in default, loss of rights, and potential debarment. No formal FAR clauses, MIL-STD packaging standards, or socioeconomic set-asides apply, representing a streamlined spot sale under the Qualified Recycling Program.