Do I have to be registered in System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to get a government award?
In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.1102(a), "Offerors and quoters are required to be registered in SAM at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements"
How do I get registered in SAM.gov?
To assist you in starting your journey, contact the nearest Apex Accelerator team. They assist businesses in getting registered (at no cost) and so much more. The link to the Apex Accelerator website is:
Where can I find out if I am considered a small business for a particular service or commodity?
You may visit DeCA's small business web page for information, as well as www.sba.gov/size.
How do I find out about upcoming requirements?
The Forecast of Contracting Opportunities is posted on the Small Business web page and is updated quarterly at: https://corp.commissaries.com/our-agency/business-with-deca/small-business
Who do I call if I am having problems with my stocking, custodial, storage contract at the commissary?
You should first try resolving all problems at store level, openly communicating with the QAE and Store Director. If you are not successful in reaching an amicable resolution, you should contact the specific DeCA Region contracting personnel (contracting officer and/or contract administrator as specified in your contract).
Who do I contact if I have questions about the contract award and/or modification I received?
Any changes/additions to the contract require a modification. Please contact the POC listed in the order/contract for assistance.
How do I update contact information (e.g., fax #, email address, telephone #, and points of contact) and how often should I updated it?
Please contact the point of contact listed in the order/contract. It should be updated as often as it changes.
Who do I call if my invoice has not been paid?
Contact the Point of Contact (POC) listed in your order/contract.
Does DeCA use the Government Purchase Card?
Yes, DeCA uses the Government wide Purchase Card (GPC) to obtain supplies and services (other than resale supplies and services) for which the total requirement is less than $2,500.00 (micro purchases). DeCA also uses the GPC as a method of ordering and payment from DeCA's corporate Web contracts, and for some selected contracted services.