Commercial Solution Opportunity - Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under DFARS 212.70 to procure innovative commercial technologies, products, and services. This CSO aims to modernize business operations, enhance the military non-pay benefit, and achieve significant patron savings through a streamlined, rapid acquisition process. DeCA is seeking solutions across various Areas of Interest (AoIs), with specific solicitations currently open for Facilities Maintenance/Call Center/RMCS, Physical Annual Inventory, California Linen & Mat Rental, Cash & Check Handling Support, and Coupon Redemption Services. The overall CSO mechanism is available for awards through December 31, 2028.
Purpose & Scope
DeCA is actively seeking commercial solutions to improve the commissary benefit, decrease costs, reduce fraud risk, and enhance operational efficiency. This CSO allows for competitive procurement and rapid decisions, prioritizing the swift integration of cutting-edge advancements in the grocery resale industry. Solutions should incrementally improve commercial grocery resale operations, existing government-owned capabilities, or concepts.
Specific Opportunities (Areas of Interest - AoIs)
Several specific solicitations have been released under this CSO:
- Facilities Maintenance, Call Center Support, and Remote Monitoring Control System (RMCS) Management: Seeking integrated, results-oriented solutions for approximately 182 facilities. Submissions due: March 26, 2026.
- Physical Annual Inventory Services: For worldwide commissary locations, focusing on innovative approaches for accurate inventory records. Submissions due: March 6, 2026.
- California Linen & Mat Rental and Cleaning Services: For specified California Commissary locations. Submissions due: March 13, 2026.
- Cash and Check Handling Support Services: For secure, efficient, and commercially innovative cash-handling operations. Submissions due: February 24, 2026.
- Coupon Redemption Services: For comprehensive, secure, and scalable processing of approximately 39 million paper and digital coupons annually. Submissions due: February 20, 2026.
Contract Details
- Type: Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under DFARS 212.70, leading to fixed-price contracts.
- Duration: Individual AoIs specify periods of performance, typically a base year plus four one-year option periods (e.g., Physical Inventory through March 31, 2031; CA Linen through May 31, 2031; Cash Handling through June 30, 2031; Coupon Redemption through July 31, 2031).
- Set-Aside: None specified for the overarching CSO. Individual AoIs do not explicitly state set-asides in their summaries.
- Funding: No specific dollars reserved; DeCA will not fund direct reimbursement of white paper or proposal development costs.
Submission & Evaluation
The solicitation process may be multi-phased (Solution Brief, Presentation, Commercial Solution Proposal - CSP), though the Government may forgo phases. Solution briefs require an Executive Summary, Technical Concept, and pricing. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, technical merit, and affordability. CSPs require Business/Price and Technical volumes. Companies must have a UEI and be registered in SAM and PIEE/WAWF.
Key Contacts
- Primary: LEANNA STITH (leanna.stith@deca.mil, 804734800048750)
- Secondary: Diana Gross-Bendall (diana.gross-bendall@deca.mil, 8047348000)
- Specific AoI contacts are also listed in individual documents.