FATS AND BONES REMOVAL SERVICES
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 Fats and Bones Removal Services at the Great Lakes Commissary. This requirement supports DeCA's mission to provide quality grocery products and ensure compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 regarding price comparisons. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due July 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the lawful pickup, removal, and disposal of supermarket animal and fish by-products, including fats, bones, chicken, pork, beef, lunch meat fish, sausages, used chicken oil, and kitchen grease. Services must be provided by qualified contractors in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and contract terms and conditions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 311613, Rendering and Meat By-Product Processing (Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Product Service Code: S205, Trash/Garbage Collection Services
- Response Due: July 6, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published: June 8, 2026, 6:07 PM ET
Additional Notes
Contractors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Further details and attachments are available. Primary contact for this opportunity is Marcella Simmons (marcella.simmons@deca.mil, 804-734-8000). Secondary contact is ROBERT FRENCH (ROBERT.FRENCH@DECA.MIL, 804-734-8000 X 86478).