IFB 33-6037 HM Sales, Spent Lead Acid Batteries, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC

This is an invitation for bids (IFB) for the sale of spent lead acid batteries at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, managed by DLA Disposition Services. The batteries are classified as RCRA-exempt and are being sold solely for reclamation purposes within the United States; export for reclamation is strictly prohibited, and any bidder indicating foreign destinations in their Statement of Intended Use will have their bid rejected. The sale is not a service contract but a property disposition, with the purchaser responsible for secure removal, handling, and transportation in full compliance with DOT, EPA, OSHA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Bidders must demonstrate organizational and financial capability, hold necessary licenses, and identify the end recycler in their Scope of Intended Use, with failure to do so resulting in bid disqualification. The contract requires timely removal of the material within 20 business days of award, with potential extensions granted only under extenuating circumstances and with prior written request. The bid evaluation process prioritizes responsiveness and responsibility, with award going to the highest priced responsive bid from a responsible bidder, not a lowest price technically acceptable process. Bidders must be currently registered with a UEI or CAGE code, though none are provided in the documents, and must affirm that they are not debarred or suspended. All packaging and labeling must conform to 49 CFR and 40 CFR standards, with intact batteries requiring proper bracing and segregation from non-regulated waste. The purchaser must use commercial bill of lading listing the U.S. government as shipper, bear all transportation and insurance costs, and submit required documentation including DLA Form 1367 for weight verification, SF 364 for discrepancies, and DLA Form 2533 for performance reporting. Payment must be made through Pay.gov, EFT, or ACH, with no credit card payments accepted outside this system. Personnel must complete mandatory government training on antiterrorism, safety, and access controls, and any subcontractors require prior written approval. The government retains full inspection rights at the origin site and may conduct a pre-award survey. No contractual options exist, and all modifications must be in writing and approved by the Sales Contracting Officer. Failure to comply with any term may result in immediate contract termination and forfeiture of bid security.