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 military benefits, and achieve significant patron savings. DeCA is seeking solutions across various Areas of Interest (AoIs), including retail pricing, equipment maintenance, workforce development, consumer insights, and facility services. The overarching CSO remains open for proposals through December 31, 2028, with individual AoIs having specific closing dates.
Opportunity Overview
DeCA's CSO is a streamlined acquisition process designed for rapid decisions and efficient delivery of critical solutions. It focuses on leveraging advancements in the grocery resale industry to improve the commissary benefit, decrease costs, enhance processes, and reduce waste. Contracts awarded under this authority will be fixed-price.
Key Areas of Interest (AoIs) & Deadlines
DeCA is actively seeking solutions for the following specific requirements:
- Modernize Business (AoI 5.5):
- Pricing Insights and Strategy: Innovative retail pricing strategies. Due: June 18, 2026.
- Miscellaneous Food Processing Equipment (MFP) Services: Maintenance and support for MFP across CONUS (continuous), Puerto Rico (due April 8, 2026), Alaska (due April 3, 2026), and Guam (due April 3, 2026).
- Fresh Fruits & Vegetables for Resale: Commercial approaches for FF&V supply nationwide. Due: June 29, 2026.
- Cardboard Balers: Commercial vertical balers for recycling. Due: May 27, 2026.
- Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Maintenance: Preventive and unscheduled maintenance for MHE (CONUS, AK, HI, GU, PR). Due: Continuous.
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Modernize IPM for approximately 70 facilities. Due: April 30, 2026.
- AI Enabled Self-Serve Salad Bar: High-tech salad bar for Norfolk NAS. Due: March 31, 2026.
- Facilities Maintenance, Call Center, RMCS Management: Integrated solutions for approximately 182 locations. Due: Indefinite.
- Cash and Check Handling Support Services: Secure and efficient cash handling. Due: February 24, 2026.
- Develop Leaders (AoI 5.2):
- Acquisition Workforce Tools Training and Technology: Solutions to strengthen workforce capability. Due: June 17, 2026.
- Fingerprinting Services: Pre-employment screening fingerprinting. Due: June 15, 2026.
- Grow Sales (AoI 5.1):
- Specialty Department Operations: Commercial resale services for Deli, Bakery, Sushi (due April 30, 2026) and Seafood (due May 5, 2026).
- Consumer Insights: Qualitative and quantitative Patron research. Due: June 10, 2026.
- Lower Costs (AoI 5.4):
- Linen & Mat Rental and Cleaning Services: Nationwide (due April 20, 2026) and California-specific (due March 13, 2026).
- Coupon Redemption Services: Comprehensive coupon processing. Due: February 20, 2026.
- Driving Accountability (AoI 5.3):
- Physical Annual Inventory Services: Inventory services for CONUS & OCONUS locations. Due: March 6, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
The solicitation process may be multi-phased (Solution Brief, Presentation, Commercial Solution Proposal - CSP), though phases may be forgone. Solution briefs require an Executive Summary, Technical Concept, and pricing. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, technical merit, and affordability. CSPs are submitted in two volumes: Business/Price and Technical.
Contract Details
Awards will be fixed-price contracts. The CSO may result in awards through 2028, with potential extensions. No specific funds are reserved, and DeCA will not reimburse proposal development costs.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
No specific set-aside is stated for the overall CSO. Individual AoIs may have implied expertise requirements. Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM and PIEE/WAWF for award.
Points of Contact
Primary: LEANNA STITH (leanna.stith@deca.mil). Secondary: Donna DiRoma (donna.diroma@deca.mil). Specific AoIs may have additional contacts.