FATS AND BONES REMOVAL FOR GREAT LAKES
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 seeking a contractor to provide Fats and Bones / Oil and Grease Removal Services at Great Lakes NS, IL. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves the lawful pickup, removal, and disposal of supermarket animal and fish by-products and used cooking oils. This is a pre-solicitation notice, with the anticipated solicitation release date on or about May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the pickup, removal, and disposal of supermarket animal and fish by-products (e.g., chicken, pork, beef, lunch meat, fish, sausages) and used rotisserie chicken oil. Services must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including processing at a licensed facility. The contractor will provide tanks for used rotisserie chicken oil (minimum 168 gallons, double-wall steel, with heat tube and spill containment), while DeCA will provide 44-gallon barrels for fats and bones. Maintenance of contractor-provided equipment and remediation of any spills are also required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Synopsis)
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about May 4, 2026
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 311613, Rendering and Meat By-Product Processing (Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Published Date: April 3, 2026
Performance Requirements
Services include scheduled pickups, providing validated pickup receipts, and submitting monthly reports by the 15th of each month detailing pickup dates, weights/volumes, and landfill diversion. Immediate notification to the Commissary Officer is required for contaminated materials, with specific identification and disposal plans. Contractor personnel must identify themselves, obtain necessary base access permits, and ensure vehicles are operable, marked, and meet safety requirements. Strict adherence to all regulations for removal, transportation, and disposal is mandatory.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice; no proposals or quotes are being requested at this time. Potential quoters are invited to email questions or concerns to Contract Specialist Marcella Simmons (marcella.simmons@deca.mil) or Contracting Officer Robert French (robert.french@deca.mil). Contractors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.