SAM #HQC00526RE006-1

Fats, Bones, and Used Chicken Oil Removal Services at Great Lakes Commissary (DeCA)

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), part of the Department of Defense, is seeking contractor support for fats, bones, and used rotisserie chicken oil removal services at the Great Lakes Commissary, located on the Great Lakes Naval Station in Illinois. - Government Buyer: - Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Department of Defense - Products and Equipment: - 44-gallon gray trash receptacle barrels with flat lids and universal drum dollies (holds up to 500 lbs) - 168-gallon double-wall steel tanks for used rotisserie chicken oil, with poly lid, steel screen, heat tube, pumping capability, and secondary spill containment - Services Requested: - Lawful pickup, removal, and disposal of supermarket animal and fish by-products, including fats, bones, chicken, pork, beef, lunch meat, fish, sausages, and used rotisserie chicken oil - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, transportation, and disposal services - Compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations is required - Monthly reporting and pickup receipts must be provided - Unique Requirements: - Services must be performed at the Great Lakes Commissary (Great Lakes Naval Station) - Set aside for small businesses under NAICS 311613 (Rendering and Meat By-Product Processing) - Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) - Contract includes a 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods - No specific OEMs or named vendors are mentioned in the solicitation.

Description

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, and sausages. 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.

Attached to this synopsis is a draft version of the Statement of Work (SOW) for this requirement.  Potential quoters are invited to email their questions or concerns to Contract Specialist Marcella Simmons, marcella.simmons@deca.mil, or Contracting Officer Robert French, robert.french@deca.mil.

The anticipated solicitation release date for this requirement is on or about May 7, 2026. 

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