Commercial Solution Opportunity - Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)

SOL #: f5f123cbae184d1d9729f5914f2ffb0fSpecial Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Commissary Agency (Deca)

Place of Performance

Fort Lee, VA

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 18, 2026
2
Action Date
Dec 31, 2028, 9:00 PM

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.

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