Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing

NAICS Category 3118 encompasses Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing, focusing on the production of various bread, pastry, and bakery products for commercial and institutional markets. This category includes establishments engaged in manufacturing fresh and packaged baked goods such as bread, rolls, bagels, tortillas, cakes, pies, and other bakery items. These products are typically distributed through retail channels, food service operations, and institutional purchasing programs.

The federal contract awards within this NAICS category are predominantly from the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, with contracts ranging from quarterly bread supply agreements to multi-year indefinite quantity contracts. Most awards are structured as firm-fixed price contracts with performance periods of three to 36 months, typically valued between $50,000 and $750,000. The solicitations frequently utilize small business set-asides, with NAICS codes 311811, 311812, and 311813 being commonly applied. Performance locations span multiple states, including Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, Georgia, and various military installations across the United States.

Recent federal contract opportunities demonstrate a consistent demand for fresh bread, bakery, and related products across multiple government agencies. The opportunities primarily involve supplying weekly or quarterly bread deliveries to federal correctional institutions, military bases, and veterans' health facilities. Solicitations typically require vendors to meet strict freshness requirements, provide kosher certifications when applicable, and demonstrate capabilities for timely delivery and temperature-controlled transportation. Geographical coverage includes the Northeast, Middle Atlantic, South Central, and Southeast regions of the United States, with solicitations from agencies such as the Department of Justice, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Defense Logistics Agency.