DECA contracts: Defense Commissary Agency
The Defense Commissary Agency, part of the Department of Defense, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what DECA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 63
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $318.2 million
- Share to small businesses
- 28%
Open DECA contracts, due soonest
- SHELVING, DELIVERY, AND INSTALLATION
Due in 14 daysOct 19, 2026
- OCONUS Commercial Solution Opportunity - Defense Commissary Agency
Due in 87 daysDec 31, 2026
- OCONUS Commercial Solution Opportunity - Defense Commissary Agency
Due in 87 daysDec 31, 2026
- OCONUS Commercial Solution Opportunity - Defense Commissary Agency
Due in 87 daysDec 31, 2026
- OCONUS Commercial Solution Opportunity - Defense Commissary Agency
Due in 87 daysDec 31, 2026
- OCONUS Commercial Solution Opportunity - Defense Commissary Agency
Due in 87 daysDec 31, 2026
What DECA is buying right now
NAICS codes on DECA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 337215 | Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing | 1 |
DECA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $419.1 million |
| FY2025 | $470.2 million |
| FY2026 | $318.2 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What DECA spends the most on
Industries with the most DECA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 561990 | All Other Support Services | $610.7 million |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $325.1 million |
| 322220 | Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing | $59.3 million |
| 811310 | Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | $38 million |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $14.5 million |
| 561720 | Janitorial Services | $13.8 million |
| 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $13.4 million |
| 337215 | Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing | $9.3 million |
Small business contracts at DECA
About 28% of DECA's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.
Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $117.8 million
- Small business: $80.9 million
- Women-owned: $43 million
- 8(a): $40.2 million
- HUBZone: $19.2 million
Set-asides on DECA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 63
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Who wins DECA contracts
Companies with the most DECA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Nelson Refrigeration Inc | $139.2 million |
| Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc. | $107.1 million |
| Trace, Inc. | $94.7 million |
| J & J Maintenance Inc | $76 million |
| Lamain Industries LLC | $58.1 million |
| Southeastern Paper Group, LLC | $56.3 million |
| CW Resources, Inc. | $49.1 million |
| Pride Industries | $34.7 million |
| Communication Methods, LLC | $30 million |
| Servtech | $27.1 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Where DECA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open DECA contracts are in Virginia.
- Virginia: 38 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find DECA contract opportunities?
The Defense Commissary Agency posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 63 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.
How much does DECA spend on contracts?
The Defense Commissary Agency obligated about $318.2 million on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 28% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are DECA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most DECA contract dollars were Nelson Refrigeration Inc, Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc. and Trace, Inc., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at DECA?
Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.
Keep going
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- How to research an agency on USAspending.gov
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