Commercial Solution Opportunity - Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)

SOL #: 15c749030984483f915e45a868984080Special 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

1
Posted
Jun 17, 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 procure innovative commercial technologies, products, and services aimed at modernizing business operations and enhancing the military pay benefit. This overarching CSO remains open until December 31, 2028. The most recent specific Area of Interest (AoI), posted June 17, 2026, seeks solutions for Retail Pricing Strategies, with proposals due June 23, 2026.

Overall CSO Purpose & Scope

DeCA is actively seeking solutions to improve the commissary benefit, decrease costs, enhance processes, and reduce waste. This CSO provides a streamlined acquisition process for rapid decisions and fixed-price contract awards. It covers various "Areas of Interest" (AoIs) including Grow Sales, Develop Leaders, Drive Accountability, Lower Costs, and Modernize Business.

Latest Area of Interest: Retail Pricing Strategies (AoI 5.5 Modernize Business)

DeCA requires innovative commercial approaches for retail pricing strategies to assess current practices, leverage data-driven insights, adjust offerings, deliver patron savings, grow revenue, and achieve a target fixed dollar margin. Offerors should propose a framework based on recent commercial retail grocery operational experience.

Other Active Areas of Interest with Upcoming Deadlines

  • Fresh Fruits & Vegetables for Resale (AoI 5.5 Modernize Business): Seeking innovative supply network solutions for FF&V across CONUS, AK, HI, PR to maximize freshness, ensure availability, and reduce costs. Closing Date: June 29, 2026.
  • Acquisition Workforce Tools, Training, and Technology (AoI 5.2 Develop Leaders): Seeking modern commercial approaches to strengthen workforce capability and improve acquisition outcomes. Closing Date: June 17, 2026.
  • Fingerprinting Services (AoI 5.2 Develop Leaders): Seeking commercial approaches for accurate fingerprint capture and electronic submission for pre-employment requirements. Closing Date: June 15, 2026.
  • Consumer Insights (AoI 5.5 Modernize Business): Seeking innovative commercial approaches for qualitative and quantitative Patron research to assess needs and adjust DeCA's offerings. Closing Date: June 10, 2026.
  • Miscellaneous Food Processing Equipment Services CONUS (AoI 5.5 Modernize Business): Seeking solutions to modernize MFP maintenance and support across 168 CONUS commissaries. Closing Date: Open continuously.
  • Material Handling Equipment Preventive and Unscheduled Maintenance and Repair (AoI 5.5 Modernize Business): Seeking solutions for MHE maintenance and repair across DeCA locations. Closing Date: Open until services secured.

Contract Details

Contracts awarded under this CSO will be fixed-price. DeCA will not fund proposal development costs. No specific set-aside is mentioned for the overall CSO or individual AoIs. Offerors must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM and PIEE to receive an award.

Submission & Evaluation

The process may be multi-phased (solution brief, presentation, Commercial Solution Proposal - CSP). For many AoIs, DeCA elects to forgo initial phases, allowing direct submission of a Commercial Solutions Proposal or Solutions Brief. Solutions Briefs are evaluated on responsiveness, technical merit, and affordability. Technical proposals (often Volume II) typically have a 10-page limit (12-point font). All communications and submissions are generally via email to the specified Points of Contact for each AoI.

Key Dates & Contacts

  • Overall CSO Response Date: December 31, 2028
  • Latest AoI (Pricing Strategies) Closing Date: June 23, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
  • Primary Contact (Overall CSO): LEANNA STITH (leanna.stith@deca.mil)
  • Contact for Pricing Strategies AoI: Tinitia Gholson and Diana Gross-Bendall

People

Points of Contact

Files

Files

Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download

Versions

Version 1Viewing
Special Notice
Posted: Jun 17, 2026
Commercial Solution Opportunity - Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) | GovScope