Commercial Solution Opportunity - Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)

SOL #: b271027dc3df4704b297c38d05592f7dSpecial 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

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Posted
Mar 31, 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 modernize its business operations. DeCA is actively seeking innovative commercial technologies, products, and services to enhance the military pay benefit, improve efficiency, and achieve significant patron savings. This CSO allows for rapid decisions and streamlined acquisition, with an overall response period extending through December 31, 2028.

Purpose & Scope

DeCA aims to leverage advancements in the grocery resale industry to improve the commissary benefit, decrease costs, reduce waste, and enhance processes. The CSO will procure commercially available solutions that incrementally improve grocery resale operations or existing government capabilities. Specific Areas of Interest (AoIs) are released as attachments, covering topics like "Grow Sales," "Develop Leaders," "Drive Accountability," "Lower Costs," and "Modernize Business."

Key Current Opportunities

Recent AoIs under this CSO include:

  • Miscellaneous Food Processing Equipment Services (Puerto Rico): Seeking innovative maintenance and support for MFP equipment at Fort Buchanan. Closing Date: April 8, 2026.
  • Miscellaneous Food Processing Equipment Services (Alaska & Guam): Modernization of MFP maintenance at commissaries in Alaska (Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, Fort Wainwright) and Guam (Andersen AFB, Orote NBG). Closing Date: April 3, 2026.
  • AI-Enabled Self-Serve Salad Bar (Norfolk NAS): Seeking a high-tech, hygienic, and personalized salad bar solution utilizing AI and sensors. Closing Date: March 31, 2026.
  • Integrated Pest Management Program: Transitioning to a results-oriented pest management approach for approximately 70 CONUS, Hawaii, and Alaska commissary sites. Closing Date: April 3, 2026.
  • Facilities Maintenance, Call Center, and RMCS Management: Seeking integrated solutions for approximately 182 nationwide locations to enhance operational readiness and modernize maintenance. Closing Date: Indefinite.

Contract Details

Contracts awarded will be fixed-price. The CSO may result in awards through 2028, with potential for extension. No specific funds are reserved, and DeCA will not reimburse proposal development costs.

Submission & Evaluation

The process may be multi-phased, potentially including a Solution Brief, Presentation, and Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP). The Government may forgo phases. Solution Briefs require an Executive Summary, Technical Concept, and pricing. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, technical merit, and affordability. Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM and PIEE/WAWF for award.

Eligibility / Set-Aside

No set-aside is specified for the overall CSO or most individual AoIs. Vendors with proven expertise relevant to specific AoIs are encouraged to apply.

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