IFB 39-6000 - Metallic and Non-Metallic Scrap Sale, Qatar

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB 39-6000) issued by DLA Disposition Services under the Department of Defense for the sale of metallic and non-metallic scrap located in Qatar. The solicitation is not a service contract but a disposal of surplus property, with bids due by May 21, 2026. The scrap includes iron and steel, aluminum, brass, copper wire, rubber, textile rags, and electronic residue, with total base quantities exceeding 25 million pounds and maximum allowable quantities up to 38 million pounds per item, including two option periods for additional volumes. Bidders must be responsible and responsive, complying with all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards under U.S. and Qatari law, including adherence to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and Qatar Final Governing Standards from March 2011. The purchaser is responsible for all aspects of removal, including securing base access within 60 days of award, providing required documentation such as Qatari ID and passport, and obtaining export, import, and processing permits. Inspection of property is limited to photographic review only, and acceptance occurs at the Government facility where the scrap is stored, with the purchaser assuming all costs and risks for transportation. Payment must be made electronically via Pay.gov; cash and checks are not accepted, and no traditional invoicing systems like WAWF are used. The contract is structured as a fixed-price sale with no specified contract value due to unprovided unit pricing. Key requirements include maintaining records for six years, allowing government audits, and securing prior written approval for any subcontracting. Hazardous materials must be packaged, marked, and transported per 49 CFR Parts 170–189, with repackaging allowed only under a DOT permit. Title transfer occurs as specified in the Sale, and failure to comply with contractual obligations may result in a 15-day written notice of default and potential termination. All bids must be submitted by mail or in person to the designated address in Battle Creek, Michigan, with no electronic submissions permitted.