Sale of Recyclable Lead-Acid Batteries

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the United States Property and Fiscal Office in Minnesota, is offering for sale 13 pallets of recyclable lead-acid batteries as a single lot weighing approximately 43,964 pounds gross and 43,300 pounds net. The batteries are palletized in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, shrink-wrapped, and separated by layers of corrugated cardboard to meet safety standards. Pickup is required at the Camp Ripley USPFO Warehouse located at 15000 Hwy 115, Little Falls, Minnesota, where government staff will load the material onto the purchaser’s truck at no cost, provided the vehicle is compatible with side-load or drive-on forklift configurations. The purchaser is solely responsible for all freight expenses, shipping losses, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding the handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials. The sale is conducted on an “as is, where is” basis with no warranties, express or implied, regarding the condition, quantity, or suitability of the batteries for any intended use. Bidders must provide a valid Tax Identification Number, Unique Entity Identifier, and CAGE Code to be considered, and failure to do so results in disqualification. Bids must be submitted by 11:00 a.m. CDT on June 22, 2026, via email to ariel.d.gould.civ@army.mil (preferred), in person, or by mail, with telephonic submissions strictly prohibited. Payment must be made in U.S. currency via certified check or money order payable to the U.S. Treasury and sent to the specified address. The full purchase price must be paid promptly, and any unpaid amounts beyond 30 calendar days of the first written demand will accrue simple interest at the rate set by the Secretary of the Treasury under the Contract Disputes Act of 1978. The government reserves the right to vary the delivered weight by up to 25 percent, with the final price adjusted accordingly based on the unit price. Title to the property transfers to the purchaser upon removal, and failure to pay or remove the property within the specified timeframe results in default, forfeiture of all rights, and potential debarment. The purchaser assumes all liability for claims, debts, or legal actions arising from the transaction and agrees to indemnify the government. Bids must be independently determined without collusion, and assignment of the sales agreement