Commercial Solution Opportunity - Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document solicits proposals for modernizing the Defense Commissary Agency's (DeCA) Miscellaneous Food Processing Equipment (MFP) maintenance and support operations across 168 CONUS commissaries. The goal is to establish a long-term partnership with providers offering innovative, technology-enabled approaches to enhance the patron experience.

DeCA is seeking solutions that drive the following capabilities:

• Digital Maintenance & Tracking: Advanced asset tracking, digital maintenance toolkits, and transparent lifecycle accountability.

• Data & Analytics: Automated reporting, predictive analytics, and data-driven methods for equipment reliability.

• Operational Efficiency: Implementation of industry best practices to enhance service quality, modernize support, and reduce operational risk.

• Contract Type: One-year base contract with four one-year option periods.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated beyond the contract structure, but implies ongoing service.

• Submission Format: Solutions Brief, submitted in accordance with Section 3.2 of the governing document "Commercial Solutions Opening - Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA).pdf".

• Evaluation Criteria: Refer to Section 3.2 of the governing document for detailed eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria.

• Key Deadlines: This opportunity remains open continuously until service coverage is secured for all targeted locations.

• Vendors must align with DeCA acquisition protocols. Specific set-aside information is not detailed in this document.

• The "Commercial Solutions Opening - Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA).pdf" document contains complete instructions, eligibility requirements, and evaluation criteria.

• An "Equipment List and Locations" attachment is embedded within the digital announcement and can be accessed by following specific steps outlined in the document.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines a requirement for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) to procure innovative, modern, and practical commercial approaches for acquisition training, tools, and technology solutions. The goal is to strengthen workforce capability, reduce administrative burden, and improve acquisition outcomes for DeCA personnel who are responsible for cradle-to-grave contracting.

• Development of acquisition workforce training, tools, and technology solutions.

• Solutions should align with DeCA's commitment to delivering reliable, value-driven results.

• Offerors must propose a Period of Performance (PoP) consistent with standard commercial practices.

• The government reserves the right to adjust the proposed PoP to align with mission requirements, funding availability, and regulatory limitations.

• The award may include a base period with one or more option periods at the Government's discretion.

• Interested vendors with proven expertise should submit their solutions brief in accordance with section 3.2 Solutions Brief.

• The closing date for this opportunity is June 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• Not explicitly stated, but implies a need for vendors with proven expertise in acquisition workforce development.

• All communications, including proposal information and submission, should be sent via email to Wallace Johnson (Wallace.Johnson@deca.mil) and Krissy Garcia (Krissy.Garcia@deca.mil).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines a requirement for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) to obtain innovative, commercial approaches for qualitative and quantitative Patron research. The goal is to assess emerging Patron needs and leverage data-based insights to adjust DeCA's offerings and operations, ultimately maximizing the Commissary benefit impact. DeCA seeks to establish a long-term partnership with a provider offering technology, service models, and commercial terms aligned with delivering reliable, value-driven solutions.

• Innovative commercial approaches for qualitative and quantitative Patron research.

• Solutions brief submission in accordance with Section 3.2 Solutions Brief.

• Offerors shall propose a Period of Performance (PoP) consistent with standard commercial practices, though the Government reserves the right to adjust the PoP.

• The contract will involve a base period with potential option periods at the Government's discretion.

• Vendors with demonstrated success in customer behavior analysis and retention strategies are encouraged to apply.

• The closing date for this opportunity is June 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• All communications, including proposal information and submission, should be sent via email.

• Not explicitly stated, but vendors with demonstrated success in customer insights and retention are encouraged.

• Points of Contact for inquiries and submissions are Tinitia Gholson (Tinitia.Gholson@deca.mil) and Diana Gross-Bendall (Diana.Gross-Bendall@deca.mil).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is seeking innovative, commercial approaches for fingerprinting services. This procurement aims to ensure accurate and complete fingerprint capture and electronic submission to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for pre-employment fingerprinting requirements. The objective is to establish a long-term partnership for reliable, value-driven solutions.

• Accurate and complete fingerprint capture.

• Electronic submission of fingerprints to DCSA or FBI.

• Support for pre-employment fingerprinting requirements.

• Offerors must propose a Period of Performance (PoP) consistent with standard commercial practices.

• The Government reserves the right to adjust the proposed PoP to align with mission requirements, funding availability, and applicable regulatory limitations.

• The award may be structured as a base period with one or more option periods at the Government's discretion.

• Interested vendors must submit their Commercial Solutions Proposal in accordance with section 3.4 Commercial Solutions Proposals.

• Volume II Technical proposals shall not exceed 10 written pages with no smaller than 12-point font.

• The closing date for this opportunity is June 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• All communications, including proposal information and submission, shall be sent via email.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• DeCA elects to forego Phases 1 and 2 of the opportunity.

• Points of Contact for communications and submissions are Christina Ellison (christina.ellison@deca.mil) and Fatia Broussard (fatia.broussard@deca.mil).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines a requirement for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) to procure innovative, commercial approaches for providing Fresh Fruits & Vegetables (FF&V) to its stores across the Contiguous United States (CONUS), Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The goal is to establish a partnership with high-performing commercial suppliers to create a supply network that maximizes produce freshness, ensures steady availability, and reduces costs while providing patron savings.

• Offerors must specify patron savings and support claims analytically.

• Offerors must describe their approach to mitigating product loss in serviced stores.

• Offerors must define how savings will be measured during contract performance.

• Solution briefs should include a complete list of commissary locations the provider proposes to cover and the applicable solution.

• The anticipated period of performance begins on the date of award.

• Base and option periods will be determined by commercial practices.

• Interested vendors with expertise in fresh fruits & vegetables should submit their solutions brief.

• Submission instructions are detailed in section 3.2 Solutions Brief.

• The closing date for this opportunity is Monday, June 29, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• All communications and proposal submissions should be sent via email.

Not specified in this document.

• A commissary informational document is attached for reference.
• Points of Contact for communications and submissions are provided: Ron Ebron, Savicsa Robinson, and Lynné B. Dent.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is seeking innovative, commercial approaches for commercial vertical cardboard balers with a maximum unit height of 14 feet. The objective is to leverage industry best practices, modern technologies, and creative service models to improve reliability, accountability, and overall service quality. DeCA aims to establish a partnership with one or more providers to procure these balers for compressing cardboard and plastic into bales for recycling at select commissary locations.

• Commercial vertical cardboard balers with a maximum unit height of 14 feet.

• Installation and Freight costs should be included with pricing.

• A list of commissaries and quantities is attached.

• Anticipated award date: August 1, 2026.

• DeCA elects to forgo Phase 1 and 2.

• Interested vendors with proven expertise in vertical cardboard baler sales should submit their Commercial Solutions Proposal (CSP).

• The closing date for this opportunity is Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• All communications, including proposal information and submission, shall be sent via email.

• Not specified in the document.

• This requirement is in support of AoI 5.5 Modernize Business.

• Points of Contact for communication and submission: Nancy Davis (nancy.davis@deca.mil) and Alicia Taylor (alicia.taylor@deca.deca.mil).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines a requirement for innovative commercial technologies, products, and service models for the modernization and enhancement of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) scheduled preventive maintenance and unscheduled repairs. The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is seeking to establish a long-term partnership to improve reliability, accountability, transparency, and service quality across MHE lifecycle at various commissary locations (CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and Puerto Rico).

• Scheduled Preventive Maintenance for the following equipment:

  • Pallet Jack, Electric, Walkie-Rider (6000 LB Capacity)
  • Pallet Jack, Electric Walkie (4500-5000 LB Capacity)
  • Pallet Jack, Electric Walkie Stacker (3000 LB Capacity)
  • Forklift, Electric, Low Profile (4000 LB Capacity)
  • Forklift, Electric Narrow Aisle, Reach & Tier (3500 LB Capacity)
  • Forklift, Propane (4000 LB Capacity) with Propane Tank
  • Forklift, Gasoline (4000 LB Capacity)
  • Forklift, Electric, Order Picker/Stock Selector (3000 LB Capacity)
  • Forklift, Electric, Swing Reach or Turret Truck

• Unscheduled Maintenance for Battery Chargers (24, 36, and 48 volts).

• Proposals should leverage industry best practices, digital tools, automation, and data-driven methods.

• Vendors are encouraged to propose technology-enabled approaches such as advanced tracking, digital maintenance tools, automated reporting, and predictive analytics.

• The Technical Concept must include a logistics and distribution plan.

• Period of Performance: One year base period and four one-year option periods, for a maximum potential duration of five years.

• Interested vendors must submit their Solutions Brief in accordance with section 3.2 Solutions Brief.

• The opportunity remains open until contracted services are secured for all commissary locations.

• Not specified in this document.

• All communications and questions should be sent via email to Sheila Smith (Sheila.Smith@deca.mil) and Langston Hines (Langston.Hines@deca.mil).

• This requirement is in support of Aol 5.5 Modernize Business.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines a requirement for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) to procure innovative, commercial resale operations services for its Specialty Departments, specifically Delicatessen, Prepared Foods, Bakery, and Sushi. The goal is to leverage industry best practices, modern technologies, and creative service models to improve reliability, accountability, and overall service quality, while also increasing sales and achieving budget neutrality.

• Offerors must propose approaches to address operational challenges including geographic coverage (East & West regions, or alternative groupings), promotional engagement integrated with DeCA's National Promotional Calendar, and methodology for price comparison, promotion improvement, and cross-selling.

• Solutions must ensure Known Value Item (KVI) availability and leverage data-driven merchandising for optimized product layouts and sales.

• Foundational requirements include accommodating patron savings through proposed pricing models, obtaining installation access without DeCA sponsorship, providing a minimum reimbursement rate of 4% for GFE and DeCA Funded Overhead, and including commercial-grade product images for DeCA's e-commerce platform.

• The anticipated period of performance includes a base year followed by four additional one-year option periods. Alternate terms may be explored.

• Respondents with expertise in one or more Specialty Departments may include additional solutions.

• Submissions must include a complete list of commissary locations proposed to be covered and an adequate description of services offered.

• The closing date for this opportunity is Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Not explicitly stated, but the focus on commercial approaches suggests a broad range of potential offerors.

• The document references an "AoI 5.1 Grow Sales" and a "Commercial Opportunity Solution – Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), dated 01.21.2026, paragraph 5.0."
• East stores represent 74 locations, and West stores represent 87 locations.
• All communications and questions should be directed via email to LeAnna F. Stith (leanna.stith@deca.mil) and Jasmine ‘Jazz’ Wooten (jasmine.wooten@deca.mil).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is seeking innovative, commercial approaches for Specialty Department Operations for Seafood. The goal is to provide secure, efficient, and commercially innovative resale operations services for DeCA's Seafood Departments, leveraging industry best practices, modern technologies, and creative service models to improve reliability, accountability, and overall service quality. DeCA aims to increase sales and achieve budget neutrality.

• Coverage at specified commissaries (Andrews, Bolling, Fort Belvoir, Fort Eustis, Fort Meade, Fort Lee, Langley, Little Creek, McGuire, Norfolk, Quantico, and Fort Bliss), with current coverage expiring 5/31/2026.

• Ensure reliable, uninterrupted access to core, high-demand seafood items offering demonstrable value compared to commercial grocery chains.

• Provide personnel, supervision, food products, operating supplies, and services for a well-stocked seafood market, including "roadshows" to satisfy patron demands, increase sales, and maximize satisfaction.

• Offer proposed pricing models delivering verifiable cost savings to commissary customers.

• Obtain installation access without DeCA sponsorship.

• Adhere to all Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding sanitation and food safety, including the FDA Food Code.

• Procure all seafood from U.S. Army Public Health Command (USAPHC) approved sources.

• Label fish according to FDA's "Guidance for Industry: The Seafood List" and affix Interstate Shellfish Shippers Number for shellfish shipments.

• Discontinue selling items listed on endangered species or prohibited products lists within 30 days of listing.

• The contract anticipates a long-term partnership, beginning with a base year followed by four additional one-year option periods.

• Interested vendors must submit their Solutions Brief in accordance with section 3.2 Solutions Brief.

• The Solutions Brief should include a complete list of commissary locations the provider proposes to cover and applicable services.

• The closing date for this opportunity is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• Not explicitly stated, but vendors with expertise in Specialty Departments are encouraged to apply.

• All communications and questions should be sent via email to LeAnna F. Stith (leanna.stith@deca.mil) or Jasmine ‘Jazz’ Wooten (jasmine.wooten@deca.mil).

• Interested parties will need to save the file to access attachments.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is seeking innovative, commercial approaches for Linen & Mat Rental and Cleaning Services. The service will be provided nationwide to all commissary locations, including personnel, supervision, labor, equipment, materials, facilities, supplies, and transportation.

• Supply commissaries with linens/mats/mops.

• Provide weekly cleaning services for these items.

• Offer a weekly pickup and drop-off service based on store-scheduled dates.

• See Attachment 1 for specific items, quantities, and locations.

• Anticipated Period of Performance: August 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.

• Four one-year option periods are available, extending performance through September 30, 2031.

• Interested vendors must submit a Commercial Solutions Proposal.

• Volume II Technical proposal shall not exceed 10 written pages, with a minimum 12-point font.

• The closing date for this opportunity is Monday, April 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• DeCA elects to forego Phases 1 and 2.

• Vendors should have proven expertise in linen and mat rental and cleaning services.

• All communications and questions should be sent via email to Diana Gross-Bendall (diana.gross-bendall@deca.mil) and Christina Ellison (christina.ellison@deca.mil).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is seeking a comprehensive, integrated solution to modernize its Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. The goal is to transition from a traditional, prescriptive-based model to a results-oriented approach focused on outcomes.

• Enhance Operational Readiness: Monitor facilities and recommend procedural modifications to reduce pest exploitation of resources (food, water, harborage) and access to facilities.
• Modernize Maintenance & Call Center Management: Implement a modern system for tracking, managing, and reporting on all scheduled and unscheduled pest management services.
• Integrate Predictive Maintenance: Introduce a predictive management program to preemptively identify and address potential infestations.
• Optimize Response & Resolution Times: Ensure rapid response and resolution for unscheduled pest management services.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Deliver services in a cost-effective manner, potentially achieving cost savings through innovative practices.

The document references an "AoI 5.5 Modernize Business" and mentions approximately 70 DeCA locations across the Contiguous United States (CONUS), Hawaii, and Alaska. Specific dates for the period of performance are not detailed in this excerpt, but a Solutions Brief is due by April 30, 2026.

DeCA strongly encourages the use of novel technologies, streamlined processes, and management techniques to achieve superior performance and value. A table detailing "Locations and Square Footage" for approximately 70 commissary sites is provided as an attachment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Miscellaneous Food Processing Equipment (MFP) maintenance and support services for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. The goal is to modernize and enhance these services using innovative commercial technologies, products, and service models. The agency seeks solutions that leverage industry best practices, digital tools, automation, and data-driven methods to improve reliability, accountability, transparency, and overall service quality for the MFP lifecycle.

• Maintenance and support for meat department and bakery/deli equipment.

• Leverage technology-enabled approaches such as advanced tracking, digital maintenance tools, automated reporting, and predictive analytics.

• Improve efficiency, reduce risk, and modernize equipment support operations.

• Meet all applicable security and compliance requirements.

• Anticipated Period of Performance: April 22, 2026, through April 21, 2027.

• Four one-year option periods, extending performance through July 31, 2031.

• Interested vendors must submit a Solutions Brief in accordance with section 3.2.

• Closing Date: Monday, April 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• Not specified in this document.

• This solicitation is in accordance with the Commercial Solutions Opportunity – Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), dated 01.21.2026, paragraph 5.0.

• Questions should be sent via email to Tammy (TJ) Mahone (Tammy.Mahone@deca.mil) and Langston Hines (Langston.hines@deca.mil).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines a requirement for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) to procure innovative commercial technologies, products, and service models for the modernization and enhancement of Miscellaneous Food Processing Equipment (MFP) maintenance and support operations. The services are needed at four locations in Alaska: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (Anchorage Area), Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, and Fort Wainwright. The goal is to establish a long-term partnership to improve reliability, accountability, transparency, and overall service quality for meat department and bakery/deli equipment.

• Modernize and enhance MFP maintenance and support operations.

• Leverage industry best practices, digital tools, automation, and data-driven methods.

• Propose technology-enabled approaches (e.g., advanced tracking, digital maintenance tools, automated reporting, predictive analytics).

• Ensure all solutions meet applicable security and compliance requirements.

• Vendors must submit a Solutions Brief in accordance with section 3.2.

• Anticipated period of performance: May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027.

• Includes four one-year option periods, extending performance through April 30, 2031.

• Interested vendors with proven expertise in MFP maintenance and Support Services should submit their Solutions Brief.

• The closing date for this opportunity is Friday, April 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• Not specified in this document.

• All communications and questions should be sent via email to Melba.Brown (Melba.brown@deca.mil) and Langston Hines (Langston.hines@deca.deca.mil).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines a requirement for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) to procure innovative commercial technologies, products, and service models for the modernization and enhancement of Miscellaneous Food Processing Equipment (MFP) maintenance and support operations. The services are needed at two locations in Guam: Andersen Air Force Base and Orote NBG. The goal is to improve reliability, accountability, transparency, and overall service quality for meat department and bakery/deli equipment.

• Modernization and enhancement of MFP maintenance and support operations.

• Leverage industry best practices, digital tools, automation, and data-driven methods.

• Propose technology-enabled approaches such as advanced tracking, digital maintenance tools, automated reporting, and predictive analytics.

• Ensure all solutions meet applicable security and compliance requirements.

• Vendors are to submit a Solutions Brief in accordance with section 3.2.

• Anticipated period of performance: May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027.

• Includes four one-year option periods, extending performance through April 30, 2031.

• Interested vendors must submit a Solutions Brief.

• The closing date for this opportunity is Friday, April 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• Not explicitly stated in this document, but vendors with proven expertise in MFP maintenance and Support Services are sought.

• All communications and questions should be sent via email to Melba Brown (Melba.brown@deca.mil) and Langston Hines (Langston.hines@deca.mil).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines a requirement for an AI-Enabled Self-Serve Salad Bar for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) at Norfolk Naval Air Station (NAS). The objective is to procure an innovative, commercial approach to provide a high-tech, hygienic, and personalized food station that optimizes ingredient freshness, automates inventory, and enhances food safety. The solution aims to support military readiness, promote healthy eating, and offer convenient, nutritious alternatives.

• A high-tech, hygienic, and personalized food station.

• Utilization of sensors and AI.

• Optimization of ingredient freshness.

• Automation of inventory management.

• Enhancement of food safety.

• Features such as real-time ingredient freshness monitoring, personalized salad suggestions, and automated replenishment notifications.

• Reduction of waste.

• The anticipated period of performance is contingent upon construction completion, with four one-year option periods.

• Interested vendors must submit a Solutions Brief in accordance with section 3.2.

• Solutions should enhance the dining experience for patrons.

• The closing date for this opportunity is Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• Not specified in this document.

• This requirement is in support of AoI 5.1 Grow Sales and is in accordance with the Commercial Solutions Opening – Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), dated 01.21.2026, paragraph 5.0.

• Communications and submissions should be sent via email to Ronnie Ebron (Contract Specialist) and Lynné B. Dent (Contracting Officer).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) seeking comprehensive, integrated solutions for Facilities Maintenance, Call Center Support, and Remote Monitoring Control System (RMCS) Management. DeCA aims to transition from a traditional, prescriptive maintenance model to a results-oriented approach focused on performance outcomes across approximately 182 locations nationwide.

• Enhance Operational Readiness: Improve facility system reliability and uptime to meet or exceed industry standards.

• Modernize Maintenance & Call Center Management: Implement a robust system for tracking, managing, and reporting maintenance activities.

• Integrate Predictive Maintenance: Introduce a program for critical assets to preemptively identify and address potential failures.

• Manage Aging Infrastructure: Develop and execute strategies for maintaining, repairing, and upgrading aging systems.

• Optimize Response & Resolution Times: Ensure rapid response and resolution for unscheduled maintenance requests.

• Cost-Effectiveness: Deliver services in a cost-effective manner, potentially through innovative practices.

• The document references "Aol 5.5 Modernize Business" and "Commercial Opportunity Solution (CSO)".

• Closing Date for Submissions: Indefinite.

• Interested vendors should submit their "Solutions Brief" in accordance with section 3.2 of the referenced document.

• Pricing is not required in this initial phase but may be included. Detailed pricing is expected in phase 2.

• Not specified in this document.

• The document includes a table listing approximately 182 DeCA facility locations across CONUS, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and Guam, along with their square footage and year built.

• Points of Contact for communications and questions are provided: Ian Harris (ian.harris@deca.mil), David Mootz (david.mootz@deca.mil), and Jason Reedy (Jason.Reedy@deca.mil).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for innovative commercial technologies, products, and service models to modernize and enhance Material Handling Equipment (MHE) maintenance and support operations for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). The goal is to improve reliability, accountability, transparency, and service quality across the MHE lifecycle through industry best practices, digital tools, automation, and data-driven methods.

Vendors are encouraged to propose technology-enabled approaches such as:

• Advanced tracking capabilities

• Digital maintenance tools

• Automated reporting

• Predictive analytics

• Other commercially proven innovations that enhance efficiency and reduce risk. Solutions must meet all applicable security and compliance requirements.

• Period of Performance: April 15, 2026, through April 14, 2027.

• Option Periods: Four one-year option periods are available, extending performance through July 31, 2031.

• Closing Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• Questions: All questions must be sent via email to Sheila Smith (Sheila.Smith@deca.mil) and Langston Hines (Langston.hines@deca.mil).

This solicitation is in accordance with the Commercial Solutions Opportunity – Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), dated 01.21.2026, paragraph 5.0, supporting AoI 5.5 Modernize Business.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for a commercial vertical cardboard baler for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) in support of AoI 5.5 Modernize Business. The objective is to procure a one-time purchase of a baler that compresses cardboard and plastic into bales to reduce volume for recycling purposes, leveraging innovative commercial approaches and modern technologies.

• Commercial vertical cardboard baler

• Maximum unit height of 14 feet

• Must compress cardboard and plastic into bales

• Focus on improving reliability, accountability, and service quality

• Anticipated award date: April 1, 2026

• Interested vendors must submit a Solutions Brief in accordance with section 3.2 Solutions Brief.

• Closing date for this opportunity: Monday, March 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• Vendors should have proven expertise in vertical cardboard baler sales.

• This requirement is in accordance with the Commercial Opportunity Solution – Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), dated 01.21.2026, paragraph 5.0.

• Points of Contact for communications and questions: Nancy Davis (nancy.davis@deca.mil) and Alicia Taylor (alicia.taylor@deca.mil).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Physical Annual Inventory services for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). DeCA requires innovative, commercial approaches to conduct annual physical inventories at commissary locations worldwide. This effort supports DeCA's mission to provide resale products and services while meeting regulatory requirements for an unmodified audit opinion and maintaining accurate inventory records.

• Comprehensive approach to include all personnel, supervision, labor, equipment, materials, facilities, supplies, and transportation.

• Services required for commissary locations in the contiguous United States (CONUS) and outside CONUS (Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Japan, Puerto Rico, South Korea).

• Offerors must ensure personnel can obtain and maintain installation access, as the Government will not sponsor personnel who fail to meet access standards.

• Objective: Establish long-term partnerships for reliable, value-driven solutions.

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods, extending through March 31, 2031.

• Interested vendors must submit a Commercial Solutions Proposal.

• Volume I: Business and Price Proposal (including Service Contract Labor Standards).

• Volume II: Technical Proposal (not to exceed 10 written pages, 12-point font minimum).

• Closing Date for Opportunity: Friday, March 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• DeCA elects to forego Phases 1 and 2.

• Vendors with proven expertise in Physical Annual Inventory services are encouraged to apply.

• A list of Commissary Locations and Inventory Dates is provided as an attachment, detailing specific locations and their estimated number of products and inventory dates.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation from the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) seeking innovative, commercial approaches for Linen & Mat Rental and Cleaning Services. The service is required to support DeCA's "Lower Costs" initiative.

• Provide comprehensive, secure, and scalable Linen and Mat Rental and Cleaning Services.

• Include all necessary personnel, supervision, labor, equipment, materials, facilities, supplies, and transportation.

• Service will be provided at specified California Commissary locations (list provided).

• Contractor will supply commissaries with linens/mats/mops and clean them weekly.

• A weekly service for pickup and drop-off based on scheduled dates is required.

• See Attachment 1 for specific items and quantities.

• Objective: Establish a long-term partnership focused on technology, service model, and commercial terms.

• Anticipated Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027.

• Option Periods: Four one-year option periods, extending performance through May 31, 2031.

• DeCA elects to forego Phases 1 and 2.

• Interested vendors must submit a Commercial Solutions Proposal.

• Volume II Technical proposal shall not exceed 10 written pages with a minimum 12-point font.

• The closing date for this opportunity is Monday, March 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• Not explicitly stated, but vendors with proven expertise in linen and mat rental and cleaning services are encouraged.

• All communications and questions should be sent via email to Diana Gross-Bendall (diana.gross-bendall@deca.mil) and Christina Ellison (christina.ellison@deca.mil).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing detailed pricing information for various items across multiple contract line item numbers (CLINs) and potential option years. It outlines quantities and prices for items such as butcher coats, shirts, pants, aprons, smocks, mats, and mops, distributed across different government facilities.

• CLINs and Items: Lists specific items required, such as "BUTCHER COATS - WHITE," "BIB APRONS - ROYAL BLUE," "MAT 3' X 5' BLACK/GRAY," etc.
• Locations: Quantities are broken down by specific contractor locations/facilities (e.g., Barstow MCLB, China Lake NAWS, Edwards AFB).
• Contract Periods: Data is presented for the Base Year and four Option Years (Option 1 through Option 4).
• Quantities and Pricing: Shows the quantity of each item required per location for each contract period. Note: All price and annual total fields are populated with 0.0, indicating this may be a template or a placeholder for pricing to be filled in by bidders.

This spreadsheet serves as a pricing template. Bidders will need to use this document to understand the quantities of goods required at various locations for each contract period. They must populate the 'PRICE' and 'ANNUAL TOTAL' columns with their proposed pricing to submit a complete bid. The breakdown by location highlights the distribution of demand across different facilities.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines a requirement for Cash and Check Handling Support Services for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). The objective is to secure innovative, commercial approaches that provide secure, efficient, and commercially innovative support for the organization's cash-handling operations, leveraging industry best practices and modern technologies to improve reliability, accountability, and service quality.

• Secure pickup of cash, checks, and negotiable instruments from designated locations.

• Delivery of collected funds to authorized financial institutions or other approved locations for deposit into a Treasury General Account (TGA) on a daily basis.

• Timely acquisition, delivery, and return of change funds for patron transactions.

• Clear documentation of all pickups, deliveries, deposits, and fund transfers.

• Contractors may propose digital tools, automated reporting, or other commercial solutions to improve accuracy, visibility, and audit readiness.

• Vendors are encouraged to propose technology-enabled solutions and commercial best practices that enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and streamline cash-handling operations.

• Advanced security and tracking capabilities, innovative methods for forecasting, replenishment, and reconciliation are encouraged.

• The anticipated period of performance is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods, extending performance through June 30, 2031.

• Interested vendors with proven expertise should submit their Solutions Brief in accordance with section 3.2 Solutions Brief.

• The closing date for this opportunity is Tuesday, 24 February 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• Not specified in this document.

• All communications and questions pertaining to this opportunity should be sent via email to Diana Gross-Bendall (diana.gross-bendall@deca.mil) or Sharon Leonard (sharon.leonard@deca.mil).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines a requirement for comprehensive, secure, and scalable Coupon Redemption Services for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). The goal is to leverage technology to reduce physical submission requirements, processing costs, and time, while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. DeCA seeks a long-term partnership with a provider offering innovative solutions.

• Comprehensive coupon redemption service including personnel, supervision, labor, equipment, materials, facilities, supplies, and transportation.

• Processing of approximately 39,000,000 paper and digital coupons annually.

• Utilization of technology to minimize physical submissions and processing.

• Services must meet high standards of accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Anticipated Period of Performance: August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027.

• Includes four one-year option periods, extending performance through July 31, 2031.

• Interested vendors must submit a Commercial Solutions Proposal.

• Volume II Technical proposal shall not exceed 10 written pages with a minimum 12-point font.

• The closing date for this opportunity is Friday, February 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• All communications and proposal submissions are to be sent via email.

• Vendors should have proven expertise in coupon processing, real-time validation, fraud mitigation, reimbursement management, and data reporting.

• DeCA elects to forego Phases 1 and 2.

• Points of Contact for communications and submissions: Diana Gross-Bendall (diana.gross-bendall@deca.mil) and Vernon Mayfield (vernon.mayfield@deca.mil).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document announces a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) to procure innovative commercial technologies, products, and services. The goal is to modernize business operations, enhance the military non-pay benefit, and achieve significant patron savings. The CSO utilizes DFARS 212.70 and FAR Part 12 (Commercial Procedures) for a streamlined acquisition process, aiming for rapid decisions and contract awards through 2028.

• The CSO is designed to procure commercially available technologies, products, or services that can incrementally improve commercial grocery resale technologies, products, or services.

• It may include concept demonstrations, pilots, and agile development activities.

• Specific requirements will be detailed in "Areas of Interest" (Aols) posted separately.

• Contracts awarded under this CSO will be structured as fixed-price contracts.

• No specific dollars are reserved for awards under this CSO, and DeCA will not fund proposal development costs.

• The solicitation process may be multi-phased (written solution brief, presentation, Commercial Solution Proposal - CSP), depending on the specific Aol.

• Offerors may elect to forgo initial phases and submit a proposal directly.

• Solution briefs will be evaluated based on responsiveness, technical merit, and affordability.

• Presentations will be evaluated on relevancy, technical merit, uniqueness, technical risk, schedule risk, and business viability.

• CSPs will be reviewed for adequacy and eligibility, focusing on technical approach merit/risk, performance schedule, and price.

• The Government reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions.

• No specific set-aside requirements are mentioned in this document.

• Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM and PIEE to receive an award.

• The CSO is covered by the Procurement Integrity Act (PIA).

• Areas of Interest (Aols) will be further defined via attachments and posted on SAM.gov.

• Potential Aols include: Grow Sales, Develop Leaders, Drive Accountability, Lower Costs, and Modernize Business.