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 seeking contractors for Fats and Bones Removal Services at Travis AFB Commissary. This is a Presolicitation notice for a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The anticipated solicitation release date is May 4, 2026. Potential quoters are invited to submit questions regarding the attached draft Statement of Work.
Scope of Work
DeCA requires the lawful pickup, removal, and disposal of supermarket animal and fish by-products, including fats and bones (chicken, pork, beef, lunch meat, fish, sausages), and used rotisserie chicken oil and kitchen grease. Services must comply with the Statement of Work (SOW) and contract terms. The SOW details requirements for collection, transportation, and disposal, emphasizing processing at a licensed facility, obtaining necessary permits, and adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Anticipated Solicitation)
- NAICS: 311613, Rendering and Meat By-Product Processing (Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about May 4, 2026
- Published Date: April 3, 2026
- Response Date (for questions): May 3, 2026
Key Requirements (from Draft SOW)
- Materials: Supermarket animal and fish by-products, fats and bones, used rotisserie chicken oil.
- Contractor Responsibilities: Provide labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, and disposal services. Ensure all by-products are processed at a licensed facility. Maintain all necessary permits and comply with regulations.
- Equipment: Contractor to provide 168-gallon minimum, double-wall steel tanks with heat tubes and secondary spill containment for used oil. Commissaries will provide 44-gallon barrels for fats and bones.
- Performance Standards: Adherence to pickup schedules, provision of validated pickup receipts, monthly reporting on quantities and landfill diversion, immediate notification and proper disposal of contaminated materials, and maintaining clean equipment and vehicles.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice for planning purposes only; no proposals or quotes are being requested at this time. Contractors must be actively registered in SAM.gov. Questions should be directed to Contract Specialist Marcella Simmons (marcella.simmons@deca.mil) or Contracting Officer Robert French (robert.french@deca.mil).