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    Defense Commissary Agency

    Military commissary operator serving over 240 locations worldwide with specialized vendor requirements

    Headquarters:Fort Gregg-Adams, VA
    A decorative bowl overflows with ripe red and golden cherries providing a rich still life composition
    4.8BLatest US Revenue
    4.8BLatest Worldwide Revenue
    178Number of US Stores
    Global Distribution Network
    Global Distribution Network Eight distribution centers worldwide plus overseas meat processing plant serving 240+ commissary locations across US and 13 countries
    Military Transportation Support Specialized military logistics through USTRANSCOM/SDDC with ocean carrier contracts, container management, and defense transportation systems
    Military Transportation Support
    Multi-Modal Delivery Systems Frequent Delivery System (FDS), Direct Store Delivery (DSD), and containerized shipping with electronic booking and tracking capabilities
    Multi-Modal Delivery Systems

    Defense Commissary Agency Vendor Requirements Electronic Data Requirements

    Defense Commissary Agency policies and guidelines
    Military-specific compliance standards for authorized commissary suppliers and manufacturers
    Electronic Data Requirements

    • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for all business documents

    • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) mandatory for payments

    • Delivery Ticket Invoicing (DTI) system compliance required

    Pricing and Payment Standards

    • Price offers must match or beat commercial market rates

    • Payment processing through Defense Finance and Accounting Service

    • Vendor Credit Memorandum program participation mandatory

    Security and Registration

    • System for Award Management (SAM) registration required

    • Credit card information on file mandatory

    • Department of Defense security clearance protocols

    Vendor Application Process

    Complete DeCA vendor qualification requirements including business documentation, financial verification, and product portfolio submission

    Vendor Application Process

    Complete DeCA vendor qualification requirements including business documentation, financial verification, and product portfolio submission

    Technical System Setup

    Configure EDI capabilities, establish EFT banking, implement DTI invoicing, and complete Electronic Shipper System registration

    Compliance Verification

    Undergo security clearance review, SAM registration validation, and demonstrate adherence to military procurement regulations

    Distribution Network Integration

    Establish relationships with military distributors, complete container shipping setup, and activate Web Based Supply Chain Management access

    Compliance Monitoring

    Track commissary-specific KPIs including patron savings delivery, inventory turnover, and compliance with 25% savings mandate through vendor portal analytics

    Compliance Monitoring

    Audit Process 2

    Optimize operations for military customers through understanding of deployment cycles, family readiness needs, and specialized product requirements for overseas locations

    Audit Process 2

    Integrations

    Web Based Supply Chain Management

    Integrated SAP-based system for commodity acquisition, distribution tracking, and worldwide logistics management

    Electronic Shipper System

    Container booking and shipping management system connecting vendors with military transportation networks

    EBS Vendor Portal

    Primary vendor interface for order management, invoice processing, and business communication with commissary operations

    Resources

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    Portals

    EBS Vendor Portal

    Primary vendor management system

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    Supplier Information Center

    Vendor resources and documentation

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    Business Performance Tools

    Analytics and reporting dashboard

    Guides & Documentation

    Vendor Portal Reference Guide

    Complete system documentation

    Transportation Management Manual

    Shipping and logistics guidelines

    FDS System Documentation

    Frequent Delivery System procedures

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    Regulatory

    FDA Compliance

    Food and beverage safety standards for military retail

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    CPSC Standards

    Consumer product safety for military families

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    FTC Guidelines

    Truth in advertising for military markets

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    Audit & Certification

    SGS Certification

    Quality assurance for military supply chain

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    Intertek Testing

    Product testing for defense markets

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    UL Solutions

    Safety certification for military products

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    Vendor Tools & APIs

    EDI Integration Tools

    Electronic data interchange systems

    WBSCM Database Access

    Supply chain management integration

    Electronic Shipper System

    Container booking and tracking

    Additional Support

    Support Portal

    Access additional support resources

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    UNIS Integration Support

    Get help with UNIS platform integration and channel connectivity.

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    Frequently Asked Questions for Defense Commissary Agency Vendors

    Common questions about partnering with Defense Commissary Agency and logistics services