Cardboard and Plastic Removal and Recycling Services at Hawaii DeCA Commissary Locations
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 conducting market research through this Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable sources for Cardboard and Plastic Removal and Recycling Services at its Hawaii commissary locations. This RFI will help determine the procurement method, potentially leading to a Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by January 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
DeCA requires comprehensive recycling services, including personnel, equipment, and transportation, for old corrugated cardboard (OCC), plastic packaging, plastic bags, and other recyclable waste from grocery resale operations. Services are needed at:
- Schofield Barracks
- Pearl Harbor
- Kaneohe Bay
- Hickam AFB
The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including those for solid waste removal, transportation, and disposal. Services will be performed under a non-personal services contract, with specific pickup frequencies (e.g., weekly for Hickam/Kaneohe Bay, twice weekly for Schofield Barracks/Pearl Harbor) and reporting requirements (service tickets, monthly/annual recycling reports, incident reports).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) with a $47 million size standard.
- Potential Contract Structure: A future contract is anticipated to be Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) per month, with a base period of 12 months and four (4) one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: May be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, based on RFI responses.
- Response Due: January 24, 2026, by 8:00 PM ET
- Published: January 9, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will inform the government's decision on the method of procurement and potential small business participation. This is a request for capability information only and does not constitute a request for proposals. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred by respondents.
Additional Notes
Interested parties must be registered in SAM.gov. Submissions should include organization name, address, email, website, telephone, and size. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Questions should be directed via email to MARCELLA.SIMMONS@DECA.MIL or ROBERT.FRENCH@DECA.MIL.