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 business operations, enhance the military pay benefit, and achieve significant patron savings through streamlined acquisition. DeCA is actively seeking solutions across various Areas of Interest (AoIs), with the most recent being for Specialty Department Operations (Deli, Bakery, Sushi), due April 30, 2026.
Overarching CSO Purpose & Scope
DeCA's CSO is a broad call for commercially available solutions that can incrementally improve grocery resale operations and existing government capabilities. It supports DeCA's mission to expedite the award and delivery of critical technologies, products, and services. The CSO is structured around five key Areas of Interest (AoIs): "Grow Sales," "Develop Leaders," "Drive Accountability," "Lower Costs," and "Modernize Business."
Current Key Opportunities (AoIs)
DeCA is currently soliciting solutions for several specific AoIs with upcoming deadlines:
- AoI 5.1 Increase Sales - Specialty Department Operations (Deli, Bakery, Sushi): Seeks innovative commercial resale operations services for Deli, Prepared Foods, Bakery, and Sushi departments. Requirements include addressing geographic coverage (East & West regions), promotional engagement, Known Value Item (KVI) availability, data-driven merchandising, and ensuring patron savings. A minimum reimbursement rate of 4% for Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and DeCA Funded Overhead is required.
- Submission Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- AoI 5.1 Grow Sales - Specialty Department Operations (Seafood): Focuses on innovative commercial approaches for Seafood departments, including coverage at specific commissaries (e.g., Andrews, Fort Belvoir, Fort Lee). Solutions must ensure reliable access to core seafood items, provide personnel and supplies, and offer pricing models for verifiable cost savings.
- Submission Deadline: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
- AoI 5.5 Modernize Business - Integrated Pest Management Program: Seeks a comprehensive, integrated solution to modernize DeCA's IPM program, transitioning to a results-oriented approach. This includes enhancing operational readiness, modernizing maintenance and call center management, integrating predictive maintenance, and optimizing response times across approximately 70 CONUS, Hawaii, and Alaska locations.
- Solutions Brief Due: April 30, 2026.
- AoI 5.5 Modernize Business - Facilities Maintenance, Call Center, and Remote Monitoring Control System (RMCS) Management: Aims for comprehensive, integrated solutions to transition from a prescriptive to a performance-outcome-focused maintenance model across approximately 182 nationwide locations. This involves enhancing operational readiness, modernizing maintenance and call center management, integrating predictive maintenance, and managing aging infrastructure.
- Submission Deadline: Indefinite (Solutions Briefs accepted).
Contract Details
Contracts awarded under this CSO will be structured as fixed-price contracts. The overall CSO is open for submissions until December 31, 2028, and may result in awards through this period, with potential for extension. No specific funds are reserved, and DeCA will not reimburse for white paper or proposal development costs.
Submission & Evaluation
The solicitation process is multi-phased, potentially including a Phase 1 (Solution Brief), Phase 2 (Presentation), and Phase 3 (Commercial Solution Proposal - CSP). The Government may forgo phases based on individual merits or urgent requirements. Solution Briefs require an Executive Summary, Technical Concept, and pricing. Evaluation criteria for Solution Briefs include responsiveness, technical merit, and affordability. For awards, companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM and PIEE/WAWF.
Set-Aside
No specific set-aside designation is stated for the overall CSO or the individual AoIs.
Points of Contact
For general inquiries regarding the CSO, contact LEANNA STITH (leanna.stith@deca.mil) or Donna DiRoma (donna.diroma@deca.mil). Specific AoIs may have dedicated points of contact as noted in their respective documents.