Commercial Operation Supplies for OCONUS Commissaries

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document announces a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) to procure innovative commercial technologies, products, and services. The goal is to modernize business operations, enhance the military non-pay benefit, and achieve significant patron savings through a streamlined acquisition process.

• The CSO is designed to expedite the award and delivery of critical technologies, products, and services.

• It aims to improve the commissary benefit, decrease costs, improve processes prone to fraud, waste, or abuse, and reduce waste.

• Contracts will be structured as fixed-price contracts.

• The CSO may result in awards to proposals through 2028.

• Areas of Interest (Aols) may be added to the CSO throughout its duration.

• Contracts will be fixed-price.

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated but the CSO may result in awards through 2028.

• The solicitation process may be multi-phased, potentially including written solution briefs, presentations, and requests for Commercial Solution Proposals (CSPs).

• Offerors may elect to forgo initial phases and submit a proposal directly.

• Submissions must be electronic and follow instructions within specific Aols.

• Solution briefs have page/slide limits and specific content requirements (cover page, executive summary, technical concept, pricing).

• Evaluation criteria for solution briefs include responsiveness, technical merit, and affordability.

• Presentations will be evaluated on relevancy, technical merit, uniqueness, risk, schedule, and business viability.

• CSPs will be evaluated on technical approach merit/risk, performance schedule, and price fairness/reasonableness.

• The Government reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions.

• No specific set-aside requirements are mentioned.

• Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM and PIEE (WAWF).

• Companies must be deemed responsible and not be suspended or debarred.

• DeCA will not provide funding for white paper or proposal development costs.

• The Government reserves the right to extend, amend, or cancel the CSO and Aols.

• Areas of Interest (Aols) will be further defined via attachments.

• Specific Aols mentioned include: Grow Sales, Develop Leaders-Build the Bench, Drive Accountability, Lower Costs, and Modernize Business.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) issued by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) for the direct procurement of commercially available products. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for miscellaneous commercial operating supplies to support OCONUS commissaries in the Pacific theater. This is a competitive action seeking currently available commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products.

• Sourcing, management, and timely delivery of specified commercial items.

• Logistics & Distribution: A robust supply chain capable of reliable, on-time delivery to a container point in Stockton, CA.

• Quality Control: Ensuring all products meet specified requirements.

• A detailed list of required items, estimated quantities, and technical specifications are provided in Attachment 1: Schedule of Items.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but implies ongoing support for OCONUS commissaries.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Deadline: March 9, 2026, no later than 4:00 PM EST.

• Format: A single PDF document.

• Submission Method: Email to Hawanda.Steadman@deca.mil, CC: Langston.Hines@deca.mil with the subject line "CSO Response: [Your Company Name] - DeCA-CSO-MOSBP-Pacific".

• Evaluation: Submissions will be evaluated based on an integrated assessment of technical approach, price, and past performance, representing the best value to the Government. The Government may award without discussions.

• Questions Deadline: In writing to the above email addresses no later than March 11th at 8 am.

• Not specified as a set-aside. Open to responsible vendors.

• This CSO utilizes a streamlined approach (Phase 3).

• The submission must include: Technical Approach (max 10 pages), Completed Price Schedule (Attachment 1), Past Performance (2 examples), and Company Information (UEI, CAGE code, business size/socioeconomic status).

• This announcement and any amendments constitute the complete solicitation.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a "Material Items List" in Excel format, detailing various items with their specifications, units of issue, case pack quantities, country of origin, EPA item status, and current pricing. It serves as a comprehensive catalog of materials required for an unspecified purpose.

• DeCA Item #: Unique identifier for each item.
• Item Description: Detailed description of the product, including dimensions, material composition, and specific features.
• Unit of Issue & Case Pack: Information on how the item is packaged and sold.
• Country of Origin: Compliance with DFARS 252-225-7021 is noted.
• EPA Item: Indicates if the item meets EPA standards.
• Current Price: The listed price for each item.

This list is crucial for potential bidders as it outlines the specific materials and their detailed requirements. Bidders must review this list to understand the exact products needed, their specifications, and potentially to derive pricing information for their proposals. The inclusion of EPA item status and country of origin requirements may also be critical for compliance and sourcing decisions.