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 non-pay benefit, and achieve significant patron savings through a streamlined acquisition process for rapid decisions. The CSO is open for submissions until December 31, 2028, with specific "Areas of Interest" (AoIs) released periodically.
Purpose & Scope
DeCA seeks commercially available solutions that can incrementally improve commercial grocery resale technologies, products, or services. This includes concept demonstrations, pilots, and agile development activities across various functional areas. The overarching goal is to improve the commissary benefit, decrease costs, enhance processes, and reduce waste.
Key Areas of Interest (AoIs)
DeCA has released multiple AoIs under this CSO, addressing critical operational needs. Recent AoIs include:
- Facilities Maintenance, Call Center Support, and RMCS Management: Seeking integrated solutions for approximately 182 nationwide locations to enhance operational readiness and modernize maintenance. Submissions for this AoI have an indefinite closing date.
- Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Modernization: Focused on improving MHE maintenance and support through technology-enabled approaches.
- Integrated Pest Management Program: Transitioning to a results-oriented pest management model for CONUS, Hawaii, and Alaska facilities.
- Physical Annual Inventory Services: Seeking innovative approaches for worldwide commissary inventory.
- California Linen & Mat Rental and Cleaning Services: Comprehensive services for California Commissary locations.
- Cash and Check Handling Support Services: Secure and efficient cash/check handling operations.
- Coupon Redemption Services: Technology-driven solutions for processing approximately 39 million coupons annually.
- Cardboard Baler Procurement: One-time purchase of a commercial vertical cardboard baler.
Contract Details
Contracts awarded under this CSO will be structured as fixed-price contracts. DeCA will not fund proposal development costs, and no specific dollars are reserved for awards. The period of performance for individual AoIs typically includes a base year and four option years.
Submission & Evaluation
The solicitation process may be multi-phased (Solution Brief, Presentation, Commercial Solution Proposal - CSP), though DeCA may elect to forgo initial phases for some AoIs. Evaluation focuses on responsiveness, technical merit, affordability, relevancy, uniqueness, technical risk, schedule risk, business viability, technical approach, performance schedule, and price. Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM and PIEE to receive an award.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
No specific set-aside designation is mentioned for this overarching CSO or its individual AoIs.
Deadlines & Contacts
The overall CSO is available until December 31, 2028. Specific AoI deadlines vary; the most recent AoI for Facilities Maintenance, Call Center Support, and RMCS Management has an indefinite closing date. Primary contacts for the CSO are Leanna Stith (leanna.stith@deca.mil) and Donna DiRoma (donna.diroma@deca.mil). Specific AoIs list their own points of contact.