Commercial retailer-supplier communication platform
ID: DECAOT01Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY (DECA)DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCYFORT LEE, VA, 23801, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b75d56ce5ee442319bfeca131113614e/view
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    Description

    The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is seeking qualified vendors to establish a prototype Other Transaction (OT) agreement for a commercial retailer-supplier communication platform aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency. The primary objectives of this platform include connecting commissary stores with direct-store delivery (DSD) vendors, automating service alerts such as out-of-stock notifications, and improving vendor compliance tracking. This initiative is crucial for ensuring product availability and timely vendor responses, aligning with the Department of Defense's mission effectiveness goals. Interested vendors should submit a capabilities statement by November 20, 2025, with questions due by November 13, 2025; for further inquiries, contact Alicia Taylor at alicia.taylor@deca.mil.

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    Alicia Taylor
    804734800048765
    alicia.taylor@deca.mil
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    Reply-to- Questions RFI DeCAOT01 11_12_25.xlsx
    The DeCA RFI (Request for Information) focuses on understanding commercial retail practices for communication between retailers and DSD (Direct Store Delivery) suppliers to ensure product availability and proper display of promotional items. DeCA is seeking a no-cost platform solution that can address communication challenges, provide escalation workflows, and track corrective actions. While specific improvement targets, DSD supplier numbers, and certain performance metrics are not yet determined or available, DeCA expects real-time reporting, mobile device usage by vendors for check-ins/check-outs, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements. The RFI also explores data integration needs, desired reporting formats, and the importance of leveraging existing networks of food suppliers.
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