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Fresh Bread and Bakery Products
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Place of Performance
Anchorage, AK, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
Request for Information (RFI): Fresh Bread and Bakery Products for Anchorage, Alaska
Introduction:
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Indo-Pacific in accordance with FAR Part 10 – Market Research. The Government is conducting market research to identify responsible and capable sources interested in supplying a full line of Fresh Bread and Bakery Products to Department of Defense (DoD) and Non-DoD customers located in the Anchorage area: Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson, Alaska.
This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or guarantee of future procurement.
Background:
The selected contractor may be responsible for:
- Source, purchase, store, and distribute a variety of subsistence items.
- Maintain product quality, timely delivery, and responsive customer service.
- Respond to customer requests for additional or substitute items during the life of the contract.
- Maintain all required federal, state, and local licenses and certifications.
Note: Vendors must currently operate as functioning commercial distributors. It is not acceptable for an offeror to operate solely as a third-party logistics (3PL) firm, i.e., one that subcontracts out warehousing, procurement, and delivery functions. Offerors affirm their role as direct distributors upon submission of capability statements.
Purpose of This RFI:
The Government is issuing this RFI to:
- Identify commercial distributors capable of supporting Fresh Bread and Bakery Product requirements for locations throughout Anchorage, Alaska.
- Evaluate industry readiness to stage and deliver products to the state of Alaska.
- Assess cold chain capabilities, timeliness, and shelf-life assurance practices.
- Evaluate potential delivery strategies and help shape the future contract structure.
Important Notices:
- This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not guarantee a contract.
- Responses are voluntary and will not affect eligibility for future solicitations.
- The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this RFI.
- Proprietary information should be clearly marked; it will be protected appropriately.
- Monitor SAM.gov for any updates or future solicitations related to this RFI.
Attachments:
The following documents are provided to assist with your response:
- Attachment 1 – Draft Schedule of Items
- Attachment 2 – Sample Customer List
Submission Instructions:
Interested parties are encouraged to respond by submitting:
- A brief capability statement describing your company’s experience with similar subsistence contracts.
- Relevant information that will assist in the development of the contract, including potential delivery strategies and any logistical considerations specific to this location.
- Any additional feedback or suggestions regarding the feasibility of the proposed strategies, timelines for implementation, and insights into the acquisition approach.
- Any industry best practices, recommendations for optimizing product delivery, and considerations for maintaining compliance with local regulations.
Submit all responses to:
- MaRamona.David@dla.mil
- Jasielle.Castro@dla.mil
Deadline: Thursday, January 29, 2026, by 0800 HST
FAR References:
This RFI is conducted in accordance with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) references:
- FAR 10.001 – Market Research Policy
- FAR 10.002 – Procedures for Market Research
- FAR 12.101–12.104 – Acquisition of Commercial Products and Services
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