Cardboard and Plastic Recycling at Hawaii Commissaries
Overview
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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. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The services include collection, transportation, and recycling of designated waste. Offers are due March 20, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive non-personal recycling services, including personnel, equipment, and transportation, for Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC), plastic packaging, plastic bags, and other recyclable waste generated from grocery resale operations. Services are required at:
- Kaneohe Bay Commissary
- Hickam AFB Commissary
- Pearl Harbor Commissary
- Schofield Barracks Commissary
Performance standards include weekly coordination, weekly pickups for Hickam and Kaneohe Bay, and twice-weekly pickups for Schofield Barracks and Pearl Harbor. The contractor must provide service tickets at pickup, monthly/annual recycling reports, and correct deficiencies within 24 hours. Special requirements include providing weather-resistant containers, using licensed recycling facilities, adhering to installation access procedures, and complying with all federal, state, local, and DoD environmental directives.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFP)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 562111 (Trash/Garbage Collection Services)
- Size Standard: $47.0 Million
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2031 (12-month base period + four 1-year option periods).
- Product Service Code: S205
Evaluation and Submission
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach.
Offerors must submit signed and dated proposals via email to marcella.simmons@deca.mil by March 20, 2026, 3:00 PM EST. Required submissions include:
- Pricing spreadsheet (Attachment 1)
- Electronic annual representations and certifications from SAM.gov (Attachment 4)
- Completed DFARS clauses related to delinquent tax liability and felony convictions
- Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number and Contractor Email Address
- Statement of certification understanding minimum requirements and technical approach evidence
- Certification regarding handling, transport, and disposal of waste materials
- Three (3) past performance references
A minimum acceptance period of 90 calendar days is required for quotes. Invoicing will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).