Description
The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to acquire innovative commercial products, services, and technologies that modernize grocery‑resale operations, improve patron savings, and reduce fraud, waste, and abuse. The CSO is open continuously from its publication date through September 30, 2031, and follows a phased “Solution Brief → Presentation → Commercial Solution Proposal” process, with fixed‑price contracts under FAR Part 12. Companies must be registered in SAM, have a UEI, and be able to submit proprietary‑protected solution briefs electronically. No specific funding is reserved; awards will depend on availability of funds at the time of award.
• Targeted areas of interest include accelerating patron growth, elevating the patron experience, enhancing workforce productivity, and building a financial model that sustains the commissary benefit.
• The solicitation uses a phased approach: Phase 1 (solution brief ≤10 pages), Phase 2 (invitation‑only presentation), Phase 3 (fixed‑price commercial solution proposal) – any phase may be skipped.
• Responses are accepted electronically; proposals must be valid for at least 180 days, and presentations are evaluated within 90 days.