FATS AND BONES REMOVAL SERVICES AT TRAVIS AFB
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 issuing a Pre-solicitation Notice for Fats and Bones / Oil and Grease Removal Services at the Travis Air Force Base (AFB) Commissary in California. This requirement is set aside for Total Small Businesses and seeks qualified contractors to manage the lawful pickup, removal, and disposal of supermarket animal and fish by-products. The anticipated solicitation release date is May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the collection, transportation, and disposal of various supermarket by-products. This includes animal and fish by-products, fats and bones from items such as chicken, pork, beef, lunch meat, fish, and sausages, as well as used rotisserie chicken oil and kitchen grease. Services must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. The contractor will provide necessary labor, supervision, equipment (including specific oil tanks), and transportation, ensuring all materials are processed at a licensed facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation Notice
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 311613, Rendering and Meat By-Product Processing (Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.
- Place of Performance: Travis AFB Commissary, CA.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about May 4, 2026.
- Questions Due: May 3, 2026 (for this pre-solicitation notice).
- Published: April 3, 2026.
Performance Standards
Key performance requirements include adherence to a specified pickup schedule, providing validated pickup receipts, and submitting monthly reports detailing service location, dates, quantities, and landfill diversion amounts. Contractors must immediately notify the Commissary Officer of any contaminated material and ensure proper disposal. Equipment and vehicles must be clean and well-maintained, with the contractor responsible for spill remediation and repair/replacement of damaged equipment.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice only; no proposals or quotes are being requested at this time. A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached for review. Interested parties 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 the System for Award Management (SAM).