Sources Sought – Grease Trap and Used Cooking Oil Containment Services

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
832026
NAICS
562998
PSC
S222
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
August 21, 2026
Response due
August 26, 2026
Place of performance
Edwards, CA

What this opportunity is

The Department of Defense is seeking small businesses capable of providing grease trap and used cooking oil containment services at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, under NAICS code 562998. This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research, not a solicitation for proposals. Interested small businesses should respond with a capability statement addressing their ability to meet the requirements outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement. Responses are due via email by August 26, 2026, and will inform the government's acquisition strategy.

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Description

This is a Draft PWS to be submitted with the Governments Source Sought Notice. This PWS is subject to change between what is provided in this Sources Sought and what is attached in the final Combined Synopsis/Solicitation that is forthcoming. Performance Work Statement (PWS) FOR GREASE TRAP AND USED COOKING OIL CONTAINMENT SERVICES AT Edwards Air Force Base, CA 21 August 2026 GREASE TRAP AND USED COOKING OIL CONTAINMENT SERVICES Table of Contents Description of Services General Scope Specific Tasks Over and Above Services Cleaning Frequencies and Scheduling Reports and Documentation 2.0 Service Summary (SS) 2.1 General 2.2 Performance Evaluation 2.3 Government Quality Assurance 2.4 Performance Assessment 2.5 Quarterly Progress Meetings 2.6 Contracting Officer’s Representative 2.7 Quality Control 2.8Contractor’s Performance 3.0 Government Furnished Services 3.1 Emergency Medical Services 3.2 Security Police and Fire Protection 3.3 Telephone Service 3.4 Utilities 4.0 General Information 4.1 Hours of Operation 4.2 Contractor Personnel 4.3 Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crisis 4.4 Conservation of Utilities 4.5 Environmental Protection 4.6 Miscellaneous Paragraphs 4.7 Security 4.8 OPSEC 4.9 Safety 4.10 Appearance Section 4 Appendices Appendix 1: Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms Appendix 2: Grease Trap & Used Cooking Oil – List & Service Schedule Appendix 3: Applicable Publications and Forms Appendix 4: Anti-Terrorism Awareness Pamphlet Appendix 5: Desert Tortoise Handout Appendix 6: Over and Above Request Form 1.0 Description of Services 1.1. General Scope This is a non-personal services contract for grease trap and used cooking oil containment system maintenance at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), California. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, equipment, tools, labor, and supplies necessary to perform this work in accordance with this PWS, industry standards, and/or manufacturer recommendations, whichever is most stringent. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor's personnel. The Contractor is solely responsible for its employees' performance and is accountable to the Government for compliance with all contract requirements. The Contractor shall not perform inherently Governmental functions as defined in FAR Subpart 7.5. 1.1.1 As requirements change, the Government may add new facilities by Task Order or modify the contract to add or drop entire facilities and/or individual systems particular to the requirements identified in Appendix 2. In either case, the Government will notify the Contractor in writing, and any change to prices, terms, or conditions of this contract shall be made through a modification of the contract signed by the Contracting Officer (CO). 1.2 Specific Tasks To ensure the safety and effectiveness of grease trap and used cooking oil services at EAFB, CA facilities as defined in this PWS, the Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials, parts, supervision, and other resources. All Contractor personnel performing this work shall possess current training, qualifications, and certifications demonstrating competency. The Contractor shall service all systems at the intervals specified in Appendix 2, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and standards. In the event of conflicting regulations, the most stringent shall apply. 1.2.1 Grease Trap Services. The Contractor shall service all grease traps by removing all fats, oils, greases, and other residues until the system is fully evacuated. This includes cleaning all surfaces of the tank, walls, floors, baffles, and lids to ensure no visible solidified or baked-on grease remains. 1.2.2 Grease Removal Devices. The Contractor shall clean all associated grease removal and collection devices within the trap system. 1.2.3 Pipes and Ducts. The Contractor shall clear all obstructions in inlet/outlet pipes and connecting pipes to ensure unrestricted flow. 1.2.4 System Components. The Contractor shall clean the complete system assembly, including baffles, interior pipes, and fittings. After each service, a liquid deodorizer shall be applied. 1.2.5 Used Cooking Oil Services. The Contractor shall provide, service, and maintain used oil collection vessels and secondary containment. This includes pumping out primary and secondary containment vessels as required by usage and removing all accumulated trash, debris, and water. The Contractor is responsible for the cleanup of any spills they may cause. 1.2.6 Cleaning Products. Flammable solvents or other flammable cleaning aids shall not be used in cleaning operations. 1.2.7 Electrical. The Contractor shall, at the start of the cleaning process, lock out any electrical switches that could be activated accidentally during the cleaning process. At the close of cleaning operations, electrical switches and system components shall be returned to an operable state. 1.2.8 Clean-Up and Material Recycling. The Contractor shall be responsible for the collection, removal, and proper handling of all debris, residue, waste material, grease, and dirt generated in the performance of work under this contract. The Contractor shall prioritize the recycling of all applicable materials. All materials shall be removed from the installation for legal recycling or disposal at an off-base facility. The Contractor shall keep the service area free from accumulations of waste material or rubbish. Upon completion of the service, the Contractor shall ensure the work area and premises are clean and restored to their original condition. 1.3 Over and Above (O&A) Services This section defines any services beyond routine scheduled maintenance that are not included in the basic work defined in Subs

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