OCONUS Commercial Solution Opportunity - Defense Commissary Agency
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 modernize business operations and enhance military benefits in OCONUS locations. A specific Area of Interest (AoI 5.5) seeks an industrial multi-purpose meat forming machine for the Central Meat Processing Plant (CMPP) on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. This AoI is open to European Union registered firms, with solution briefs due by April 27, 2026.
Overall CSO Purpose & Scope
DeCA is actively seeking innovative commercial technologies, products, and services to improve the commissary benefit, decrease costs, enhance processes with high fraud risk, and reduce waste. This CSO enables a streamlined acquisition process for rapid decisions, leading to fixed-price contracts. DeCA aims to leverage advancements in the grocery resale industry to integrate cutting-edge solutions swiftly.
Specific Area of Interest (AoI 5.5) - Meat Forming Machine
This AoI requires the procurement of an industrial multi-purpose meat forming machine to replace existing equipment at the CMPP on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The machine must be Conformité Européenne (CE) certified and capable of producing:
- Ground beef loaves: 115 mm length x 140 mm width, 454 grams (1 US LB) and 681 grams (1.5 US LB).
- Ground beef (hamburger) round patties: 170 grams (6oz) and 225 grams (8oz). The new equipment will be integrated into a production line with an existing industrial wrapping machine.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) / Special Notice
- Contract Type: Fixed-price contracts
- Overall CSO Duration: May extend through Fiscal Year 2028; multiple awards possible.
- Set-Aside/Eligibility (AoI 5.5): Restricted to European Union registered firms.
- General Eligibility (CSO): Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI), be registered in SAM.gov prior to award, and register in PIEE Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
- Response Due (AoI 5.5): April 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central European Time (CET).
- Overall CSO Open Until: December 31, 2026.
- Published Date: April 13, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested vendors for AoI 5.5 should submit a written solution brief (Phase I) as per section 3.2 of the document. The overall CSO process may involve a multi-phased approach: Phase 1 (written solution brief, max 10 pages/20 slides), Phase 2 (presentation), and Phase 3 (Request for Commercial Solution Proposal). Submissions will be evaluated based on responsiveness to the AoI, technical merit, and affordability. The government may engage in discussions and may forgo phases.
Additional Notes
The government reserves the right to amend the CSO, add further Areas of Interest, and extend the CSO beyond the open-until date. No specific funds are reserved for awards, and proposal development costs will not be reimbursed. Companies are encouraged to frequently check SAM.gov for new AoI postings. All communications and questions regarding AoI 5.5 should be sent via email to Ruth Ecker (ruth.ecker.de@deca.mil) and David Bremer (david.bremer@deca.mil).