Cardboard and Plastic Recycling at Hawaii Commissaries
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Commissary Agency (DECA) is soliciting proposals for Cardboard and Plastic Recycling Services at four commissaries in Hawaii (Kaneohe Bay, Hickam AFB, Pearl Harbor, and Schofield Barracks). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Offers are due March 20, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, and transportation for the collection, transportation, and recycling of Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC) and plastic packaging/bags (primarily HDPE/LDPE shrink wrap). Services include weekly or twice-weekly pickups, depending on location, and compliance with federal, state, local, and DoD environmental directives. The commissaries already possess balers and forklifts; the contractor is responsible for providing trailers for bale pickup. Roll-off containers are not required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Base period of 12 months (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027) with four (4) one-year option periods, potentially extending through March 31, 2031.
- Questions Due: March 18, 2026
- Offers Due: March 20, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 18, 2026
Key Requirements
- Provide weather-resistant containers with lids.
- Submit service tickets at pickup, validated by store representatives.
- Provide monthly recycling reports (weights, dates, facilities) and annual summary reports.
- Comply with installation access procedures, including background checks and vehicle inspections.
- Utilize Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for monthly invoicing.
- Maintain active and current System for Award Management (SAM) registration.
Evaluation Factors
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
Submission Instructions
Offerors must submit signed and dated proposals, including pricing via Attachment 1, electronic representations and certifications via SAM.gov (Attachment 4), UEI, email, a statement of SOW understanding, certification for waste handling, and three (3) past performance references (within the last three years) to marcella.simmons@deca.mil. A minimum 90-day acceptance period is required.