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NAICS Code· 311812

Commercial Bakeries

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing fresh and frozen bread and bread-type rolls and other fresh bakery (except cookies and crackers) products. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 311812 – Commercial Bakeries encompasses the large-scale production of bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods for commercial distribution, including institutional and bulk supply chains. This sector serves government entities requiring consistent, shelf-stable, and nutritionally compliant baked products for feeding personnel in military installations, federal facilities, and correctional institutions.

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NAICS 311812 – Commercial Bakeries encompasses the large-scale production of bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods for commercial distribution, including institutional and bulk supply chains. This sector serves government entities requiring consistent, shelf-stable, and nutritionally ...

NAICS 311812 – Commercial Bakeries encompasses the large-scale production of bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods for commercial distribution, including institutional and bulk supply chains. This sector serves government entities requiring consistent, shelf-stable, and nutritionally compliant baked products for feeding personnel in military installations, federal facilities, and correctional institutions. Production typically involves automated mixing, proofing, baking, and packaging systems adhering to FDA food safety standards and USDA nutritional guidelines. In government contracting, these products are procured as part of broader food service contracts, often integrated into Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) supply chains or contracted through third-party food service providers serving federal sites. Top contractors in this sector include SYSCO SPOKANE INC, a major food distribution and value-added processor with established capabilities in bulk bakery supply for institutional markets. These firms are typically large-scale manufacturers with cold chain logistics, HACCP-certified facilities, and experience in meeting federal procurement specifications for food safety, allergen control, and packaging standards. The competitive landscape is dominated by vertically integrated food distributors with baking divisions, rather than standalone bakeries, reflecting the need for scale and distribution reach. The Department of Defense is the primary buyer, procuring baked goods through its Defense Logistics Agency and service-specific commissary and dining facility networks. Demand is driven by mission-critical feeding operations across bases, ships, and deployed locations, where consistent, high-volume, shelf-stable provisions are essential for readiness and morale. Procurement often occurs under blanket purchase agreements or indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts with strict compliance requirements. The market is characterized by high barriers to entry due to regulatory compliance, logistics complexity, and scale requirements, but offers stable, long-term contracting opportunities for firms with certified food production capabilities. Opportunities are concentrated among contractors who can meet DoD’s Just-in-Time delivery standards and nutritional specifications while maintaining consistent quality across geographically dispersed locations.

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Solicitation Notice for Fresh Bread and Bakery Products support for DLA Troop Support military customers in the Washington State ZoneThe Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is seeking commercial firms to supply fresh milk and dairy products to Department of War customers in the Washington State region under an indefinite quantity contract. The solicitation, identified as SPE300-26-R-0043, was posted on July 10, 2026, with proposals due by July 24, 2026, at 3 PM EST. The North American Industry Classification System code is 311812, which corresponds to bakery and tortilla manufacturing, although the stated requirement is for dairy products, indicating a possible discrepancy in the NAICS code assignment. The contracting office is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with primary point of contact Jonathan Magerman and secondary contact Amanda Quaile. Performance is required within Washington State, but specific delivery locations, frequencies, or quantities are not detailed in the available information. Attachments referenced include a market basket, a request for new item form, and a customer list from SAM.gov, though their full content is not provided. No contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing structures, packaging requirements, inspection criteria, or special conditions are specified in the solicitation materials. There is no set-aside designation, and no information is available regarding contract value, period of performance, invoicing procedures, contracting officer representative details, or submission formatting instructions. All sections of the solicitation including A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, and M are either missing or unpopulated, leaving critical terms undefined for potential offerors.
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E6MON-26PQBO - Period 02 - Bakery productsPublic Services and Procurement Canada, acting on behalf of the Department of National Defense, Correctional Services Canada, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, is seeking standing offer submissions for the supply of bakery products to be delivered on an as-needed basis across designated regions in Quebec, including Montreal, Quebec City, and La Macaza. The solicitation, identified as E6MON-26PQBO and referenced by solicitation number WS5544773418, was posted on July 9, 2026, with responses required by July 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This opportunity is open to federal procurement participants and does not specify a set-aside category, allowing eligible vendors to compete for contracts to fulfill recurring bakery product orders. Deliveries must be made to locations within Quebec outside the National Capital Region, as outlined in the Statement of Requirements. Selina Ly of Public Services and Procurement Canada serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries, with all submissions and communications directed through the designated portal.
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FRESH BREAD & BAKERY GOODS FOR ST CLOUD VAMCThis solicitation, numbered 36C26326Q0631, seeks fresh bread and bakery goods for the VA St. Cloud Health Care System under a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined by FAR 19.5, restricted to concerns meeting the NAICS code 311812 size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity contract with a five-year period of performance from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031, beginning with an initial ordering period through September 30, 2027. Offers must be submitted by July 30, 2026, and must include a signed VA Notice of LOS, the Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, and EFT information, alongside responses to mandatory representations and certifications collected via SAM and those specifically required by the solicitation, including the Buy American Certificate and certifications related to child labor, influence payments, foreign procurements, telecommunications, and confidentiality agreements. The contract mandates compliance with all applicable federal statutes including those governing procurement integrity, kickbacks, contract work hours, and prohibitions on using equipment from covered foreign entities under the American Security Drone Act, with all deliveries subject to inspection and acceptance governed by FAR 52.246-2 and VAAR 852.247-73. All products must be manufactured and packaged under sanitary conditions following FDA and USDA guidelines, with packaging and labeling conforming to good commercial practice, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and requiring open or coded dating with a product code key provided if codes are used. Bread must be shipped unfrozen, in secure, protective containers to prevent damage or deterioration, and delivery must occur two days per week to the St. Cloud facility, with order placement not required more than one week in advance. The government retains full inspection rights during production and after delivery, with acceptance considered conclusive except in cases of latent defects, fraud, or gross mistakes. Offerors must maintain a government-approved inspection system and retain all inspection records. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer in accordance with SAM and clause 52.232-33, and only the Contracting Officer may authorize changes affecting price, quantity, quality, or delivery. The award will be made without discussions to the most advantageous offer based on technical capability, past performance,
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Fresh Bread & Bakery Goods Supply – Hoagie RollsThe contract is for the weekly delivery of 8”–9”, 16 oz hoagie rolls, with an estimated volume of 2,000 units per order period, to the St. Cloud VA Medical Center located in Minnesota, zip code 56303. The product must meet fresh bread and bakery goods specifications and is part of a subcontract solicitation set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside authority as defined by FAR 19.5. The NAICS code 311812 applies, indicating the work falls under the baked goods manufacturing category. The solicitation was posted on July 1, 2026, with proposals due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on July 30, 2026. The contracting activity is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contract Office 23 (36C263), and the requirement is intended to support ongoing food service operations at the medical center.
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Fresh Bread & Bakery Goods Supply – Hamburger BunsThe contract is for the recurring delivery of standard hamburger buns as part of weekly bakery supply orders to support food service operations across Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. The requirement is specified under a Small Business Set-Aside, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, and is NAICS coded 311812 for bakery product manufacturing. The place of performance is centered in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, with a zip code of 56303, indicating the primary logistics and distribution point for deliveries. The contract is structured as a subcontract and will be awarded following a solicitation process with a response deadline of July 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, following a posting date of July 1, 2026. The responsible agency is the Network Contract Office 23 under the Department of Veterans Affairs, managing procurement to ensure consistent, reliable supply of baked goods to VA food services.
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Fresh Bread & Bakery Goods Supply – Hot Dog BunsThe contract is for the supply of hot dog buns as part of ongoing bakery goods deliveries to the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, located in Saint Cloud with a ZIP code of 56303. It is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, in accordance with FAR 19.5. The NAICS code 311812 identifies the industry as Bakery and Tortilla Manufacturing, specifying the product focus on baked goods. The solicitation was posted on July 1, 2026, with a response deadline set for July 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The contract is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Network Contract Office 23, and the goods will be delivered directly to the VA medical facility to support its dining and nutritional services.
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Fresh Bread & Bakery Goods Supply – Other Specialty BreadsThe contract pertains to the supply of specialty bread items including rolls and sandwich loaves under an indefinite quantity arrangement, allowing for variable demand levels based on operational needs. It is classified as a subcontract with a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to compete, in accordance with FAR 19.5. The North American Industry Classification System code 311812 identifies the scope as bakery products manufacturing, specifically tailored to fresh bread production. The Department of Veterans Affairs through its Network Contract Office 23 is the responsible agency, with performance required at a designated location in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, ZIP 56303. All responses must be submitted by the deadline of July 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and the opportunity was posted on SAM.gov on July 1, 2026, with no specified point of contact provided beyond the public solicitation portal.
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Bakery Items SupplyThe contract is for the supply of corn tortillas, taco shells, and other pre-formed bakery items to support meal services at a correctional facility operated by the U.S. Penitentiary in Hazelton, with performance based in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, ZIP code 26525. It is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration are eligible to bid, and the North American Industry Classification System code 311812 applies to bread and bakery product manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on June 30, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Justice, with no specific point of contact listed. The items supplied will be integral to the nutritional provisioning for inmates, requiring consistent quality, compliance with food safety standards, and reliable delivery to meet institutional scheduling needs.
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Pasta Supply (Elbow Macaroni)The contract is for the supply of regular elbow macaroni pasta that meets government specifications for institutional feeding, ensuring the product adheres to nutritional and quality standards required for large-scale public service programs. It is a subcontract classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, promoting economic opportunity for smaller enterprises. The North American Industry Classification System code 311812 confirms the scope pertains to pasta manufacturing. The work is to be performed in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, with a postal code of 26525, indicating the physical location where delivery or fulfillment must occur. The contracting agency is the Department of Justice through its office USP Hazelton, suggesting the pasta will support feeding operations within a federal correctional or detention facility. The solicitation was posted on June 30, 2026, and is accessible via the SAM.gov platform for eligible vendors to review and respond.
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Dry Pasta Supply – Elbow, Lasagna, Spaghetti, MacaroniThe contract is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program for the bulk supply of dry pasta products including elbow, lasagna, spaghetti, and macaroni to support food service operations at the Federal Correctional Institution in Leavenworth, Kansas. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 311812, which pertains to pasta, dough, and related product manufacturing, indicating that the supplier must be engaged in the production of dry pasta goods. The contract is structured as a subcontract and was posted on June 29, 2026, with the specified place of performance at Leavenworth, zip code 66048. While the awarding agency is the Department of Justice through its facility, FCI Leavenworth, the solicitation lacks a formal solicitation number and point of contact details, suggesting this may be a direct award or streamlined procurement process. The requirement is solely reserved for small businesses, emphasizing compliance with federal small business utilization guidelines and ensuring procurement opportunities are allocated to qualified small manufacturers.
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FCC HAZELTON FY26 Q4 BREADThe contract award notice for FCC HAZELTON FY26 Q4 BREAD, issued under solicitation number 15B121216P00000142, pertains to the procurement of fresh baked bread products for delivery to the USP Hazelton facility in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia. The contract includes three line items totaling an estimated value of $80,251.20, covering 5,000 packages of 4-ounce enriched bread rolls, 8,334 packages of larger 4-ounce enriched rolls, and 45,000 loaves of 1-pound enriched white bread, all required to be sliced, seedless, pan-baked, and vacuum or plastic sealed. All items must comply with federal food standards including CID A-A-20053C and CID A-A-20052C for enriched and whole wheat bread respectively, and must adhere to 21 CFR §136.115 and §101.95 regarding enrichment and “fresh” labeling. Delivery is mandated within 48 hours after baking, with 12 rolls per package required, though packaging materials and environmental controls are not further specified. The procurement was conducted without any set-aside provisions, and no small business or socioeconomic preferences were applied. The place of performance is fixed at Bruceton Mills, WV, and acceptance is contingent upon strict conformity to nutritional composition, labeling, and freshness standards. No formal contract clauses from FAR Part 52, evaluation factors, special requirements, or invoicing instructions were provided in the documentation. The awardee is identified as MORABITO BAKING of Norristown, PA, and the point of contact for business matters is the USP Hazelton Business Office, with additional support available through Charlie Hall. No CAGE, UEI, payment office details, COR/COTR information, or delivery schedule beyond the 48-hour freshness requirement were disclosed.
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Supply of Enriched Finger Rolls (Hot Dog Rolls)The contract entails the supply and delivery of pan-baked, sliced, seedless, whole wheat finger rolls, packaged twelve per unit, ensuring compliance with federal freshness and nutritional standards. Each batch must be delivered within forty-eight hours of baking to maintain quality and meet required health regulations. The product is designated for use under a subcontract arrangement, with the delivery location specified as Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, 26525. The NAICS code 311812 confirms the classification under bread and bakery product manufacturing. The contract is associated with the Department of Justice through its USP Hazelton office, indicating the rolls are intended for federal facility use, likely in institutional or correctional food service operations. There is no solicitation number or set-aside designation identified, and no point of contact details are provided.
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