FATS AND BONES REMOVAL SERVICES

Project ID: HQC00526QE024 FederalOpportunitiesSolicitation

Overview

Agency	Defense Commissary Agency
Deadline	07/06/26
Posted	06/08/26
Estimated Value	$3,000 - $15,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	311613 - Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
PSC	S205 - Housekeeping- Trash/Garbage Collection
Location	2630 GREENBAY ROAD, BLDG 3451, GREAT LAKES IL 60088-3303 Great Lakes, IL 60088 USA

Description

Primary Latest Change

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is a component of the Department of Defense reporting to the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. DeCA operates a worldwide commissary system that provides quality grocery products at substantial savings to active-duty military personnel and retirees, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and their families. DeCA?s mission is to deliver a vital benefit of the military pay system that sells grocery items at significant savings while enhancing quality of life and readiness. As a result of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which requires DeCA to perform price comparisons throughout its stores to ensure that the baseline of savings, decided by the Secretary of Defense, is being met. For this requirement, DeCA requires the support of a contractor to perform Fats and Bones Removal Services at the Great Lakes Commissary. This will include the lawful pickup/removal/disposal of supermarket animal and fish by products, fats and bones, chicken, pork, beef, lunch meat fish, sausages and used chicken oil and kitchen grease. These services will be provided by qualified contractors in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and with contract terms and conditions. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 311613, Rendering and Meat By-Product Processing, with a Small Business Size Standard of 750 employees. Contractors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM information may be obtained at https://sam.gov or by calling 866-606-8220.SEE ATTACHMENTS

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), part of the Department of Defense, operates a global commissary system providing quality grocery products at significant savings to military personnel and their families. DeCA's mission is to enhance the quality of life and readiness for service members. This contract is necessitated by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which mandates price comparisons across stores to ensure compliance with savings benchmarks set by the Secretary of Defense. The contractor will support DeCA by providing Fats and Bones Removal Services at the Great Lakes Commissary. Work Details The contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, equipment, transportation, and services necessary for the lawful pickup, removal, and disposal of supermarket animal and fish by-products. This includes fats and bones from chicken, pork, beef, lunch meat, fish, sausages, as well as used chicken oil and kitchen grease. Services must be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and contract terms. The pickup will occur one time per week. Period of Performance Base period from June 1, 2027, through May 31, 2028. Place of Performance Great Lakes Commissary. Bidder Requirements This opportunity is a Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA).

Contacts

Contact name	Marcella Simmons
Contact email	marcella.simmons@deca.mil
Contact phone	(804) 734-8000
Secondary contact name	ROBERT FRENCH
Secondary contact email	robert.french@deca.mil
Secondary contact phone	804-734-8000 X 86478