Sale of Used Cooking Oil or Used Vegetable Oil

SOL #: QRP26-0011Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6CD USAG FT KNOX
FORT KNOX, KY, 40121-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Knox, KY

NAICS

Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers (423930)

PSC

Miscellaneous Items (9999)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 14, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 Fort Knox Qualified Recycle Program (QRP) is issuing an invitation to bid for the sale of Used Cooking Oil or Used Vegetable Oil. This is a Government Sale opportunity for a one-year period, requiring bidders to purchase and collect approximately 15,000 pounds of used oil annually from Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Scope of Work

The selected bidder will be responsible for the non-exclusive purchase and pick-up of an indefinite quantity of used cooking oil from various collection points across the Fort Knox installation. Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing containers for storing used cooking oil at collection points.
  • Securing the product once collected.
  • Complying with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations regarding the handling, transportation, and processing of used cooking oil.
  • Immediately correcting any spillages and covering associated costs.
  • Notifying the Fort Knox Fire Department and Environmental Management Division of any spillages.
  • Vehicles entering Fort Knox are subject to search.

Contract Details

  • Type: Government Sale (Solicitation for sale of product)
  • Duration: One (1) year, from May 22, 2026, to May 22, 2027.
  • Set-Aside: None specified.
  • Place of Performance: Fort Knox, KY 40121, United States.
  • The QRP reserves the right to reject bids for non-conformance, past failures, indebtedness, or negligence. Shipments may cease if the effective sale price drops below $0.00 per pound.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Response Due: May 21, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. EST.
  • Evaluation: Bids will be evaluated based on the best price offered to the QRP. The purchase price is determined by a bid of a specified amount per pound OVER or UNDER the first issue of each month from The Jacobsen Chicago, IL Yellow Grease Market price.
  • Bidders must complete the attached sales solicitation/agreement, including their offer price on page 2, and return it via email.
  • Site visits to examine materials are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the Fort Knox QRP. Failure to inspect could constitute acceptance of the product as sold.

Payment Terms

The winning bidder will be invoiced within five (5) working days after pick-up, with payment required within fifteen (15) calendar days from the invoice date. Acceptable payment methods include bank draft, cashier's check, certified check, traveler's check, or postal money order, payable to the U.S. Treasury Department, Fort Knox QRP.

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Anita OvertonPRIMARY
Jamie DaleySECONDARY

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Posted: May 14, 2026
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