Justification and Approval (J&A) for the purchase of brand-name commercial products for resale - C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
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 published a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source, single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. This action is for the supply of a full line of brand-name commercial products for resale in DeCA commissaries, including incidental supply-chain functions. The estimated total value of this contract is $10.5 Billion over a potential five-year period.
Purpose & Scope
This J&A justifies the award to C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. for providing a broad range of resale goods (grocery and other items) to DeCA commissaries. The scope includes incidental supply-chain functions and sourcing goods through DeCA's traditional manufacturers, brokers, and suppliers. This action is executed under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2484(f), as implemented by FAR 6.103-5 and DoW Class Deviation DARS Tracking No. 2026-O0017.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Sole-Source Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Intended Awardee: C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
- Estimated Value: $10.5 Billion
- Period of Performance: One-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods, totaling 5 years if all options are exercised.
- Published Date: March 27, 2026
Eligibility & Justification
This is a sole-source action, not a competitive solicitation. Market research concluded that C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is the only responsible source capable of meeting the requirement within the necessary schedule and operational constraints. The justification cites C&S's unique, pre-existing capabilities and infrastructure, which would be costly and time-consuming for any other source to replicate, leading to unacceptable delays and cost duplication.
Additional Notes
This document is a justification for other than full and open competition and does not solicit proposals. Specific commissary locations covered by this justification are listed in Attachment A of the full document.