OCONUS Commercial Solution Opportunity - Defense Commissary Agency

SOL #: a2b1ba4d4d054a5b87f8d2e4cb1f1a4fSpecial Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Commissary Agency (Deca)

Place of Performance

Kaiserslautern, DE-RP, Germany

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jun 9, 2026
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Action Date
Dec 31, 2026, 11:00 AM

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 an OCONUS Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under DFARS 212.70 to modernize its business operations and enhance the military benefit provided at its overseas locations, primarily in Germany. DeCA is actively seeking innovative commercial technologies, products, and services that can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery. This overarching CSO remains open until December 31, 2026, but several specific Areas of Interest (AoIs) have been released, each with distinct requirements and earlier submission deadlines.

Purpose & Scope

DeCA's objective is to leverage commercial innovation to: improve the commissary benefit; decrease costs without diminishing the benefit; improve processes with high risk of fraud, waste, or abuse; and reduce waste and process variation. Solutions sought include commercially available technologies, products, or services, as well as concept demonstrations, pilots, and agile development activities.

Specific Areas of Interest (AoIs)

DeCA has released multiple AoIs, with the most recent being:

  • Warehouse Racking (Kaiserslautern): Seeking innovative commercial racking solutions to maximize storage density and efficiency in a cold storage warehouse. Requires CE certification. Submission Deadline: June 22, 2026, 12:00 PM CET.
  • Scrap Cardboard & Paper Disposal (Germany): Requires turn-key solutions for on-site purchase, collection, and disposal of approximately 700 metric tons of scrap cardboard and paper annually across six German commissaries. Submission Deadline: June 17, 2026, 1:00 PM CEST.
  • Fresh Pork Supply (Ramstein Air Base): Seeking a consistent, reliable supply of high-quality fresh pork products for the Central Meat Processing Plant (CMPP). Offerors must comply with EU food safety regulations and be listed on the PHC-E Worldwide Directory. Submission Deadline: June 9, 2026, 2:00 PM CEST.
  • MHE Cold Environment Batteries (Kaiserslautern): One-time purchase of specific electric forklift batteries for a cold storage warehouse, including removal and disposal of existing batteries. Submission Deadline: May 22, 2026, 12:00 PM CET.
  • Temporary Generator Controls (Ramstein Air Base): Supply and installation of temporary generator controls for two existing Cummins generators at the Central Distribution Center. Open to EU registered firms. Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026, 2:00 PM CET.
  • Meat Forming Machine (Ramstein Air Base): Procurement of an industrial multi-purpose meat forming machine for the CMPP, capable of producing ground beef loaves and patties. Requires CE certification. Open to EU registered firms. Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM CET.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) leading to fixed-price contracts.
  • Duration: Contracts may extend through Fiscal Year 2028. Multiple awards are possible.
  • Set-Aside: None specified for the overall CSO. Some AoIs are open to "European Union registered firms."
  • Overall CSO Response Date: December 31, 2026.
  • Published: June 9, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

The CSO process may involve a multi-phased approach (Solution Brief, Presentation, Commercial Solution Proposal), though DeCA may waive phases for specific AoIs. Submissions are evaluated based on responsiveness to the AoI, technical merit, and affordability. Prior to award, companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov and the PIEE Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) application.

Points of Contact

For general inquiries or specific AoIs, contact David Bremer (david.bremer@deca.mil). Additional contacts are listed within individual AoI documents.

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Posted: Jun 9, 2026
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