Sale of Expended Deformed Small Arms Cartridge Cases

The Minnesota Army National Guard is offering for sale approximately 35,747 pounds net weight of deformed brass small arms cartridge casings, stored in 9 tri-wall boxes on pallets at Camp Ripley in Little Falls, Minnesota. The material has been deformed in compliance with DoD Instruction 4715.4 and is being sold strictly as surplus property on an “as is, where is” basis with no warranties or guarantees regarding condition, suitability, or fitness for any purpose. Bidders must submit a sealed bid offering at least $1.00 per pound on net weight, with payment required upfront via certified check, money order payable to the U.S. Treasury, or an acceptable surety bond covering the total bid amount. Payment must be received by the United States Property & Fiscal Office—Minnesota within 10 business days of award to schedule pickup. The purchaser is solely responsible for all aspects of removal, including arranging transportation, loading, weighing, and disposal, using only side-load or drive-on trucks; hopper trucks are prohibited. Removal must be completed within five business days of payment or bond receipt, and certified weight tickets from a certified scale must be provided for both the government and purchaser vehicles to reconcile any discrepancies. The sale is governed by federal surplus property regulations and the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, with no options, extensions, or partial removals permitted unless explicitly authorized. All bidders are required to provide a valid Taxpayer Identification Number, Unique Entity Identifier, and CAGE Code, and must certify independently determined pricing with no collusion or contingent fees. Government employees and their families are prohibited from bidding. Modifications to the contract must be in writing and issued by the Direct Sales Officer, Ariel Gould, who also serves as the primary point of contact for payment and procedural matters. No inspection criteria or preservation standards are mandated by the government beyond the “as is” condition, and bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the material on-site prior to submitting a bid. The sale does not involve electronic invoicing, barcoding, or military packaging standards, and no government logistical or packing support is provided. Title and risk of loss transfer to the purchaser only upon physical removal from the site at Camp Ripley, with the purchaser bearing all associated costs and responsibilities for transport and compliance with applicable laws. The solicitation number is MN_USPFO_2026-012, with bids due by August 3, 2026, and award will be