Commercial Solution Opportunity - Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 initiative aims to modernize DeCA's business operations, enhance the military pay benefit, and achieve significant patron savings. The overall CSO is open for submissions through December 31, 2028, with multiple specific Areas of Interest (AoIs) currently active.
Opportunity Overview
DeCA is seeking solutions that can improve the commissary benefit, decrease costs, enhance processes to reduce fraud/waste/abuse, and reduce waste/variation. This streamlined acquisition process allows for rapid decisions and aims to expedite the integration of critical technologies. Contracts awarded under this CSO will be structured as fixed-price contracts.
Key Areas of Interest (AoIs) & Deadlines
Several specific solicitations are currently active under this CSO, each with its own deadline:
- Commercial Vertical Cardboard Baler: Seeking a baler to compress cardboard and plastic for recycling. Closing Date: March 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
- Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Maintenance & Support: Seeking innovative solutions to modernize MHE maintenance, including advanced tracking, digital tools, and predictive analytics. Closing Date: March 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
- Facilities Maintenance, Call Center Support, & RMCS Management: Seeking integrated, results-oriented solutions for approximately 182 DeCA facilities. Closing Date: March 26, 2026.
- Integrated Pest Management Program: Seeking a comprehensive, results-oriented solution for approximately 70 commissary sites across CONUS, Hawaii, and Alaska. Closing Date: April 3, 2026.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Fixed-Price Contracts
- Overall CSO Availability: Through December 31, 2028 (individual AoIs have specific closing dates).
- Set-Aside: None specified for the overall CSO or individual AoIs.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested vendors typically submit a Solutions Brief (and potentially a Commercial Solution Proposal) in a multi-phased process, though phases may be skipped. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, technical merit, and affordability. Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM and PIEE/WAWF to receive an award. DeCA will not fund direct reimbursement for proposal development costs.
Contact Information
For general inquiries regarding the CSO, contact Leanna Stith at leanna.stith@deca.mil or Donna DiRoma at donna.diroma@deca.mil. Specific AoIs may have dedicated points of contact listed in their respective documents.