Scrap Sale, Metallic & Non - Metallic Sale; IFB 33-6032, Columbus, OH

This is a surplus property sale solicitation issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services under solicitation number 33-6032 for metallic and non-metallic scrap located in Columbus, Ohio. The offering is not a service contract but a disposal of government surplus material, with bids due by July 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Bidders must submit offers in writing, by telegraph, or in person to the designated sales office in Battle Creek, Michigan, and are required to provide a bid deposit via cash, SF-34, or SF-24 bond. Title to the property transfers to the purchaser upon removal from the installation site, and all costs related to removal, loading, transportation, and compliance with regulatory requirements are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Hazardous materials must be handled, packaged, labeled, and transported in strict accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations (49 CFR 170–189), including proper UN identification numbers, hazard class labels, and placarding. Special requirements include the permanent mutilation of certain fire extinguishers using approved methods such as torch cutting or crushing, with full respiratory protection mandatory during the process and approval required before removal from government premises. Acceptance occurs at the purchaser-approved destination, where delivery verification, bill of lading, and end-use certificates must be submitted as proof of compliance. Buyers must maintain records of all purchases for two years, particularly for hazardous materials, and ensure adherence to environmental regulations such as 29 CFR 1910.1001 for asbestos and 40 CFR 61.20 for disposal. The government retains the right to conduct surveillance and audits and may withhold payment or deny future participation for failure to comply with certification or reporting obligations. No formal evaluation factors, subcontracting plans, socioeconomic set-asides, or electronic invoicing instructions are specified, and no award will be made unless the bid is responsive and the bidder is deemed most responsible, with selection based on the most advantageous offer to the government, considering price and other relevant factors.