What types of products does the Defense Commissary Agency primarily procure?

DeCA procures a vast array of national brand and private label grocery items, including perishable goods, frozen foods, household supplies, and health and beauty care products for resale in military commissaries.

Are there specific requirements for vendors providing shelf stocking or custodial services?

Vendors providing store-level services must adhere to strict operational standards and safety protocols. Many of these service contracts are awarded as set-asides for AbilityOne programs or small businesses to support facility maintenance and labor-intensive store operations.

How does the procurement process for resale items differ from facility support services?

Resale procurement often involves direct coordination with manufacturers and distributors to stock commissary shelves, while facility support services are typically solicited through formal competitive bidding processes for specific base locations.

DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY · Contracting Office

DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY

522 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office522 solicitationsUnder DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY

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522

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Federal procurement data

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DEFENSE COMMISSARY

DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY.

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) manages the global supply chain for military commissaries, procuring commercial grocery products, fresh produce, and meat for resale to service members and their families. The agency also awards contracts for store operations, including shelf stocking, custodial services, and facility maintenance to support the retail environment on military installations.

Hierarchy: DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY · DEPT OF DEFENSE.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

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