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Sale of Government Property – Recyclable Materials (OCC, Plastic, Office Paper)
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The Defense Commissary Agency is soliciting sealed bids for the sale and disposal of recyclable materials—including Old Corrugated Cardboard, plastic film, and office paper—from 159 commissary locations across the Continental United States and Alaska under a five-year contract period from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2031. This procurement, issued as an Invitation for Bids under 10 U.S.C. § 2577 and 41 CFR Part 102-38, is exempt from the Federal Acquisition Regulation and operates under General Sale Terms and Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale as outlined in Standard Form 114C. Bidders may choose to submit a national bid covering all locations or bid on one or more of five defined regional areas. The evaluation method is based on the highest blended percentage yield, calculated by applying the bidder’s proposed percentage rates for each commodity to baseline market values derived from RISI for cardboard and RecyclingMarkets.net for plastics, then summing total projected revenue and dividing by total baseline value. All bids must include completed SF 114, SF 114B, and Table One bid schedule, submitted via email to rakeeb.craig@deca.mil no later than June 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT, with the inquiry deadline extended to May 28, 2026, at the same time. Bidders must possess an active SAM.gov registration, provide a valid Tax Identification Number, and certify that prices were determined independently without collusion. The property is sold “as is, where is,” with no government warranties on quantity, weight, or condition, except for specific plastic specifications outlined in Exhibits A and B. Plastic bales must meet strict A, B, C, or Mixed Color grades with prohibitions against contaminants like black film, PVC, bottles, metal, or moisture. Cardboard bales must comply with OCC #11 specifications, with prohibitive materials limited to 1% and total outthrows plus prohibitive materials not exceeding 5%. Office paper may be mixed with OCC bales. Contractors are responsible for all pickup, removal, and transportation logistics, must provide pickup receipts and certified weight tickets, and submit photographic evidence of non-conforming plastic bales within 48 hours of inspection. Use of DeCA forklifts is restricted to emergencies with prior officer approval, and contractors must
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Submission Closed
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Title: Amendment 0001 - Extension of Solicitation Dates
Description:
The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to extend the deadlines for vendor questions and final bid submissions for Solicitation [Insert Solicitation Number].
The following dates have been changed:
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The Question/Inquiry Deadline is extended from May 21, 2026, to May 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.
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The Bid Submission Deadline is extended from May 26, 2026, to June 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.
All other terms and conditions of the original IFB remain unchanged. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment (see attached Amendment 0001 document) with their final bid submission.
Attached Documents:
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Amendment 0001 to Solicitation [Insert Number].pdf
The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Sale of Government Property. This requirement covers the purchase, pick-up, and disposal of an accumulation of recyclable materials consisting of Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC), Plastic (Shrink-wrap and LDPE Grade A), and Office Paper.
Services will be required for 159 commissary locations across the Continental United States (CONUS) and Alaska. Bidders have the option to bid on a single national sales agreement (Scenario 1) or one or more of five regional area agreements (Scenario 2). The anticipated contract period of performance is June 01, 2026, through May 31, 2031. This action is exempt from the FAR and is conducted pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2577 and 41 CFR Part 102-38.
Key Requirement Updates for 2026:
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Office Paper: To ensure standardized bidding, office paper may be mixed within the corrugated cardboard bales.
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Plastic Bales: Specific joint-review and photographic evidence requirements have been implemented for downgrading plastic bales.
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Forklift Usage: DeCA forklift usage by the contractor is strictly limited to emergency situations with prior Commissary Officer approval.
Important Dates:
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Solicitation Issue Date: May 18, 2026
Submission Instructions:
Bids must be submitted via email to the Primary Point of Contact (rakeeb.craig@deca.mil). To be considered for award, bidders must submit the following completed documents:
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Standard Form 114 (SF 114)
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Standard Form 114B (SF 114B)
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Completed Bid Spreadsheet (Table One)
Note: Please review the attached Bid Instructions and Statement of Work (SOW) carefully prior to submitting. Do not return SF 114C with your submission.
Attached Documents:
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Standard Form 114
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Standard Form 114B
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Standard Form 114C (For review only)
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Bid Instructions
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Statement of Work (SOW) & Exhibits
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Table One - Bid Schedule Spreadsheet
Points of Contact
Primary / Contracting:
Rakeeb I. Craig Sr.
Contracting Officer/Agreements Officer
Defense Commissary Agency
Email: rakeeb.craig@deca.mil
Phone: 804-734-8000 ext. 48617
Secondary / Technical:
Andrea Alston
Recycling Program Analyst
Defense Commissary Agency
Email: Andrea.Alston@deca.mil
Phone: 804-734-8000 ext. 48733
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