SAM #W91Zlk-26-A-01234D

Army Solicits Syndicated Data Core Services for Global Commissary Market Analytics

The Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), supporting the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), is seeking commercial solutions for a comprehensive Syndicated Data Core Services platform to analyze and benchmark grocery retail markets for military commissaries worldwide. - Government Buyer: - Department of War, Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) - Products/Services Requested: - Syndicated market data platform with shopper analytics, economic modeling, competitor intelligence, and data integration - Thirteen Areas of Interest (AOIs) including: - CONUS and OCONUS Point-of-Sale (POS) data (fresh and non-fresh) - Ecommerce data services - Patron panel data services (shopper behavior analytics) - Competitor location intelligence (geospatial datasets) - SNAP eligibility data feeds - Competitor pricing percentile data - Manual basket shops (price collection at over 900 locations) - Automated web scraping of competitor pricing (CONUS and OCONUS) - Economic consulting for savings methodology and reporting - Integration with DeCA’s SAP-based ARTS system and compliance with cybersecurity requirements - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solutions must be end-to-end for any AOI proposed - Rapid onboarding and transition before expiration of current services - Mandatory mitigation plans for organizational conflict of interest (OCI) for certain AOIs - Exclusion of reseller-only and academic research proposals - Multiple awards possible, subject to funding - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Emphasis on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions and rapid deployment

Description

DECA‑26 – Syndicated Data Core Services Project Number: W91ZLK‑26‑R‑SDCS AOS Number: W9128Z‑25‑S‑A002 PSC: B506 – Special Studies/Analysis – Data (Other Than Scientific) Primary NAICS: 518210 – Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Secondary NAICS (as applicable): 541910 – Marketing Research & Public Opinion Polling

-The Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC‑APG), on behalf of the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), is issuing this Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Special Notice to solicit Phase 1 Solution Briefs for Syndicated Data Core Services. This requirement is intended to provide DeCA with modern, highly accurate syndicated market data, shopper analytics, economic modeling, competitor intelligence, and data integration services to support enterprise‑wide savings measurement and competitive benchmarking.-

-Offerors may propose innovative commercial solutions addressing one, some, or all thirteen (13) Areas of Interest (AOIs) but must provide a complete end‑to‑end solution for any AOI proposed. We are looking for someone to have a solution for all 13 areas and if there is more time needed to provide information please email the contracting speicialist, kristen.zigmont.civ@army.mil. Partial solutions for a single AOI will not be evaluated.

Submission Instructions (Phase 1 – Solution Brief)

Due Date/Time: 18 August 2026 at 1100 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Late submissions will not be evaluated.

Submission Method: Email only.

Contract Specialist: kristen.zigmont.civ@army.mil  Contracting Officer: shelby.a.saum.civ@army.mil

Email Subject Line: “Solution Brief Submission – DECA_26 – Syndicated Data Core Services – [Company Name]”

Page Limits:

Written submission: Not more than 10 pages, 12‑pt Times New Roman OR Briefing format: Not more than 20 slides Content beyond limits will not be evaluated.

3. Required Content for Phase 1 Solution Brief

Solution Briefs must include the following sections:

Title Page (company info, UEI, CAGE) Executive Summary High‑Level Technical Solution/Concept Itemized Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost per AOI Schedule to Full Operational Capability (FOC) Company viability Intellectual property disclosures Business status certification Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) analysis and mitigation plan (if applicable)

4. Areas of Interest (AOIs)

The Call for Solutions includes thirteen (13) AOIs, such as:

AOI 1: CONUS Non‑Fresh Syndicated POS Data AOI 2: CONUS Fresh Syndicated POS Data AOI 3: CONUS Ecommerce POS Data AOI 4–5: OCONUS Savings Methodology (Fresh & Non‑Fresh) AOI 6: Patron Panel Services AOI 7: Competitor Location Intelligence AOI 8: SNAP Eligibility Data AOI 9: Competitor Pricing Percentiles AOI 10–11: CONUS/OCONUS Manual Basket Shops AOI 12–13: CONUS/OCONUS Competitor Web Scraping

5. Evaluation & Next Phases

Solution Briefs will be evaluated against:

Technical Merit Schedule & Cost Feasibility Viability

The Government may:

Invite selected companies to Phase 2 Pitch Sessions, Bypass Phase 2 and directly request a Phase 3 Proposal, or Determine no further consideration is warranted.

Multiple awards may be made, and all awards depend on funding availability.

6. Special OCI Requirements

For AOIs involving OCONUS savings methodology (4 & 5) and OCONUS data collection (11 & 13), offerors proposing both must use independent, non‑affiliated entities to avoid impaired‑objectivity OCI and must submit a mandatory mitigation plan.

7. Additional Notes

Offerors must monitor SAM.gov for amendments. SAM registration (UEI) required prior to award. Reseller-only and academic research proposals are not desired. No cost reimbursement for participation. See Attachments 1 & 2 and Complete Attachement 2 _Affirmation of Business Status Certification.

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