Syndicated POINT OF SALE (POS) DATA PLATFORM (COS)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W91Zlk-26-A-01234D
- Agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541910 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
- Place of performance
- Fort Lee, Virginia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC APG), on behalf of the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), is issuing a Commercial Solutions Opening to solicit Phase 1 Solution Briefs for Syndicated Data Core Services by August 18, 2026 at 1100 Eastern Daylight Time. Offerors may propose complete end-to-end solutions addressing one, some, or all thirteen Areas of Interest (AOIs), but partial solutions for any single AOI will not be evaluated; the Government seeks a vendor capable of delivering all 13 areas. The thirteen AOIs span CONUS and OCONUS non-fresh and fresh point-of-sale data, ecommerce data, savings methodologies, patron panel data, competitor location and pricing intelligence, SNAP eligibility data, manual basket shops, and web scraping for competitor pricing across 235 global commissaries.
Solutions must integrate with DeCA's SAP-based ARTS environment via API or SFTP using industry-standard data structures, achieve CMMC Level 1 or Level 2 cybersecurity compliance depending on the AOI, and deliver on-site program support, secure user-facing platforms with 99.5% uptime, comprehensive training, and technical documentation. Submissions are limited to 10 pages (written) or 20 slides (briefing format) in 12-point Times New Roman and must include title page with company info and UEI/CAGE, executive summary, and other required sections. Offerors must provide itemized Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimates by AOI with optional multi-AOI discounts, proposed project schedules with distinct onboarding timelines, company viability and data ownership information, IP statements affirming Government rights to bespoke methodologies, and organizational conflict-of-interest analyses with mitigation plans where applicable. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards, single awards, or no awards, and to conduct Phase 2 pitch sessions and Phase 3 formal proposals for selected offerors. Submit to Contracting Officer Shelby A. Saum (shelby.a.saum.civ@army.mil) or Contract Specialist Kristen Zigmont (kristen.zigmont.civ@army.mil).
Notice text
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.
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See Attachments 1 & 2 and Complete Attachement 2 _Affirmation of Business Status Certification.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Call for Solutions_Syndicated_Data_22 July Final_7.23.26.pdf |
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