Commercial Solution Opportunity - Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
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DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY (DECA)
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The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), operating under the Department of Defense, has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) as a Special Notice, inviting innovative commercial technologies, products, and services to support the modernization of its business operations. This procurement initiative is authorized under DFARS Subpart 212-70, which enables DeCA to utilize a streamlined acquisition process for competitive procurement, facilitating rapid decision-making and contract awards. The primary objective is to enhance DeCA’s ability to deliver the military pay benefit by providing grocery items at significant patron savings, thereby improving quality of life and readiness for military personnel.
The scope of this CSO encompasses the identification and integration of cutting-edge solutions that can advance DeCA’s mission in several key areas: improving the commissary benefit, reducing costs without compromising the benefit, enhancing processes susceptible to fraud, waste, or abuse, and minimizing waste and process variation. DeCA is particularly interested in commercial offerings that can be swiftly adopted to address these objectives, reflecting its commitment to leveraging advancements in the grocery resale industry for the benefit of its patrons.
Contracts resulting from this CSO will be structured as fixed-price agreements, ensuring clarity and predictability for both DeCA and its commercial partners. The agency’s approach prioritizes speed and efficiency in contracting, aiming to expedite the delivery and integration of critical technologies, products, and services. This initiative underscores DeCA’s dedication to fostering innovation and improving business operations, ultimately supporting the military compensation package by delivering grocery items at substantial savings.
The place of performance for this procurement is Fort Lee, Virginia, United States. The contracting entity is the Defense Commissary Agency, a federal agency under the Department of Defense. Interested parties may direct inquiries to the primary contact, Diana Gross-Bendall ([email protected], 804-734-8000), or the secondary contact, Vernon L Mayfield ([email protected], 804-734-8000 ext. 48688).
This opportunity remains active, with a response deadline set for December 31, 2028. Contractors seeking to participate should review the full notice and associated attachments available via the SAM.gov opportunity link: https://sam.gov/opp/53ffb20bb7ba42e5a0c59231f9e42b1a/view. The CSO represents a significant opportunity for commercial entities with innovative solutions aligned to DeCA’s modernization goals and the enduring mission of delivering value and efficiency to military patrons.