Commercial Solution Opportunity - Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
Overview
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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. Contracts awarded will be fixed-price. The overall CSO remains open for submissions through December 31, 2028, with specific "Areas of Interest" (AoIs) having individual deadlines.
Scope of Opportunity
DeCA is seeking commercially available solutions that incrementally improve grocery resale operations. Key AoIs currently open or recently closed include:
- Fresh Fruits & Vegetables for Resale (AoI 5.5): Innovative approaches for providing FF&V to stores nationwide, focusing on freshness, availability, and cost reduction.
- Miscellaneous Food Processing Equipment (MFP) Services (AoI 5.5): Modernizing MFP maintenance and support across CONUS, Alaska, Guam, and Puerto Rico commissaries using digital tools and automation.
- Cardboard Balers (AoI 5.5): Procuring commercial vertical cardboard balers for recycling cardboard and plastic at select commissary locations.
- Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Maintenance (AoI 5.5): Solutions for scheduled preventive maintenance and unscheduled repair services for MHE across various CONUS and OCONUS locations.
- Specialty Department Operations (AoI 5.1): Innovative approaches for Deli, Bakery, Sushi, and Seafood departments to increase sales and achieve budget neutrality through improved merchandising and pricing.
- Linen & Mat Rental and Cleaning Services (AoI 5.4): Nationwide services for supplying, cleaning, and managing linens, mats, and mops.
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program (AoI 5.5): Modernizing IPM from prescriptive to results-oriented across approximately 70 locations.
- AI-Enabled Self-Serve Salad Bar (AoI 5.1): Procuring a high-tech, hygienic, and personalized salad bar for Norfolk NAS, utilizing sensors and AI.
- Facilities Maintenance, Call Center, and RMCS Management (AoI 5.5): Integrated solutions for ~182 locations nationwide, transitioning to a results-oriented maintenance model.
- Physical Annual Inventory Services (AoI 5.3): Comprehensive services for annual physical inventories at commissary locations worldwide.
- Cash and Check Handling Support Services (AoI 5.5): Secure and efficient cash/check handling, including pickup, delivery to financial institutions, and change fund management.
- Coupon Redemption Services (AoI 5.4): Scalable services for processing approximately 39 million paper and digital coupons annually, leveraging technology.
Contract Details
Awards will be fixed-price contracts. DeCA will not fund proposal development costs. Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM and PIEE.
Submission & Evaluation
The process may be multi-phased (solution briefs, presentations, CSPs). Offerors can submit a proposal directly. Evaluation focuses on responsiveness, technical merit, and affordability.
Key Upcoming Deadlines
- Fresh Fruits & Vegetables for Resale (AoI 5.5): Solutions Briefs due June 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
- Miscellaneous Food Processing Equipment Services (CONUS) (AoI 5.5): Solutions Briefs due June 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
- Cardboard Baler (CONUS) (AoI 5.5): Commercial Solutions Proposals due May 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
- Specialty Department Operations - Seafood (AoI 5.1): Solutions Briefs due May 5, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
- Specialty Department Operations - Deli Bakery (AoI 5.1): Solutions Briefs due April 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
- Integrated Pest Management Program (AoI 5.5): Solutions Briefs due April 30, 2026.
- Linen & Mat Rental and Cleaning Services (Nationwide) (AoI 5.4): Commercial Solutions Proposals due April 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.