Bid guide
How to bid on Commercial Solution Opportunity with Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
What DeCA is buying and why it matters
The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is looking for new commercial technologies, products, and services. The goal is to modernize commissary operations and improve the grocery benefit for military personnel.
DeCA wants solutions that can improve the benefit, lower costs, reduce fraud, waste, and abuse, or decrease process variation and waste. This is an opportunity for businesses with innovative solutions in the grocery resale industry to work with a government agency.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This opportunity was published on July 20, 2026. The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2028, at 4:00 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time.
DeCA uses a streamlined acquisition process for this Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), which allows for rapid decisions and aims to expedite the award and delivery of critical technologies, products, and services. Contracts awarded will be fixed-price.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for technology firms and service providers with innovative commercial solutions relevant to grocery retail operations. Companies that can demonstrate how their offerings will improve efficiency, reduce costs, or enhance the customer experience within a grocery environment are good candidates.
Specifically, firms offering solutions that address fraud, waste, abuse, or process inefficiencies in large-scale retail operations would be well-suited.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full details of this opportunity, you need to go to the original source portal. Click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You might need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents. However, for many bids, an account is not required to view the information.
Tips for a competitive response
Clearly articulate how your solution directly addresses one or more of DeCA's stated goals: improving the benefit, decreasing costs, reducing fraud/waste/abuse, or reducing waste/variation. Provide concrete examples or case studies if possible.
Since contracts will be fixed-price, ensure your proposed pricing is competitive and accurately reflects the scope of work. Highlight the commercial readiness and proven effectiveness of your technology, product, or service to demonstrate its value and minimize risk for DeCA.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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