AoI Salad Bar Posting 03 24 2026.docx
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This is an Area of Interest (AoI) posting for an AI-enabled self-serve salad bar solution under the Defense Commissary Agency's Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) authority. DeCA is seeking an innovative, commercial approach for a high-tech, hygienic, and personalized food station at Norfolk Naval Air Station (NAS) commissary, which serves approximately 62,000 patrons monthly. The solution must utilize sensors and artificial intelligence to optimize ingredient freshness, automate inventory management, and enhance food safety while promoting healthy eating habits among military personnel and families.
The prospective contractor shall submit a Solutions Brief by the closing date of Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Desired features include real-time ingredient freshness monitoring, personalized salad suggestions based on dietary goals, and automated replenishment notifications to reduce waste. The anticipated period of performance is contingent upon construction completion, with four one-year option periods available. Contracts will be structured as fixed-price agreements. All submissions and inquiries should be directed to Ronnie "Ron" Ebron, Contract Specialist (ronnie.ebron@deca.mil), or Lynne B. Dent, Contracting Officer (lynne.dent@deca.mil).
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enabled Self-Serve Salad Bar In accordance with the Commercial Solutions Opening – Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), dated 01.21.2026, paragraph 5.0, the following specific requirement in support of AoI 5.1 Grow Sales is attached.
The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is seeking innovative, commercial approaches for AI Enabled Self-Serve Salad Bar. The prospective contractor shall provide a high-tech, hygienic, and personalized food station that uses sensors, AI, and optimizes ingredient freshness, automates inventory, and enhances food safety for DeCA’s Norfolk Naval Air Station (NAS) commissary store.
Norfolk NAS serves approximately 62,000 patrons monthly. DeCA seeks to utilize technology to the maximum extent practical to enhance vital support for military readiness, promote healthy eating habits among personnel and families, and offer convenient, nutritious alternatives to fast food. High-quality, fresh produce options improve nutrition, enhance quality of life for military families, and support overall wellness. DeCA requires a solution that meets the highest standards of food safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Our objective is to establish a long‑term partnership with a provider whose technology, service model, and commercial terms align with our commitment to delivering reliable, value‑driven solutions. The anticipated period of performance is contingent upon construction completion date with four one-year option periods.
Interested vendors with proven expertise in AI enabled salad bars should submit their Solutions Brief in accordance with section 3.2 Solutions Brief. Solutions should enhance the dining experience for commissary store patrons with fresh, customizable, and efficient options. Features such as real-time ingredient freshness, personalized salad suggestions based on dietary goals, automated replenishment notification while reducing waste are among the desired results.
The closing date for this opportunity is Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
All communications, including proposal information and submission shall be sent via email to the following Points of Contact:
Ronnie “Ron” Ebron, Contract Specialist: ronnie.ebron@deca.mil Lynné B. Dent, Contracting Officer: lynne.dent@deca.mil
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