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RFI (Request for Information) Scrap Metals Dec 2020

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20201210Federal

Submission Closed01/21/2021, 04:59:00 AM UTC

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Department Of Defense → DLA Disposition Services Hq

NAICS

423930 - Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers

Place of Performance

Battle Creek, MI, USA

Set-Aside

LAS

Documents

RFI_Scrap+MetalDEC2020.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedDec 10

Sources Sought

Deadline changedJan 5

Response deadline changed from Dec 29, 2020 to Jan 21, 2021.

Response DeadlineJan 21

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Submission Closed

01/21/2021, 04:59:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Disposition Services Hq

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBATTLE CREEK, MI, 49037-3092, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Disposition Services Hq

Office AddressBATTLE CREEK, MI, 49037-3092, USA

Contacts

Jennifer Ganka

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+1 (555) 000-0000

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Request for Information (RFI) DLA Disposition Services 74 Washington Ave. N. Battle Creek, MI 49037 ***This is not an Invitation for Bid (IFB)*** THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This RFI is issued to conduct market research for information and planning purposes to improve the understanding of industry capabilities and processes for scrap metal. RFI responses must include: - Name of the primary point of contact for the response - Business Title - Company Name - Email address - Phone DLA Disposition Services Primary Point of Contact: Jennifer Ganka Marketing Specialist Jennifer.Ganka@dla.mil Phone: 269-961-5028 DLA Disposition Services Secondary Point of Contact: Joe Neuman Property Disposal Specialist Joseph. Neuman@dla.mil Phone: 269-961-4522 DISCLAIMER We appreciate your participation as well as the participation from others providing information. Your written comments, suggestions and ideas regarding scrap metals at DLA Disposition Services will be treated as confidential and for Government use only. Please provide your responses via email, by December 28, 2020 to Jennifer.ganka@dla.mil QUESTIONS 1.) What are the physical forms of scrap received at your location (shredded, cut, whole, etc.)? 2.) What physical forms of scrap generate the highest returns (shredded, cut, whole, etc.)? 3.) What physical forms of scrap generate the lowest returns (shredded, cut, whole, etc.)? 4.) What type of scrap materials provide the best return (steel, aluminum, grade, etc.)? a. Currently b. Future outlook 5.) Are there any requirements for customers before turning in scrap? 6.) What types of scrap make up the largest volumes of your operations? (Please rank the top 10) 7.) What types of scrap are you looking to procure? 8.) What types of methods are used to initially identify incoming materials (ex: magnets, analyzers, chemical test, etc.)? 9.) What type of training is provided to employees to identify scrap types for segregation? 10.) Are there any necessary/required certifications required in the course of business? 11.) Are there price variances using different scrap segregation methodologies (ex: magnets vs. hand analyzers)? a. If so, what is the average price difference realized? b. If so, is the price difference standard or volatile? i. If volatile, what variables affect the price? 12.) What strategies are implemented during down trending scrap markets? 13.) Do you engage with buy and hold strategies? a. What is the triggering mechanism for the strategy? b. What is the triggering mechanism for selling under this strategy? c. Is this strategy commonplace for the organization and/or the industry? 14.) What methodologies are used to sell scrap (long term contract, one-time purchases, recurring buys, brokerage)? a. Does any methodology make up a larger percentage of the sales then others?