Commercial Bakeries

NAICS 311812 (Commercial Bakeries) encompasses manufacturers and suppliers specializing in producing various bread and bakery products for commercial, institutional, and governmental markets. These products include sandwich bread, whole wheat bread, enriched bread, hamburger and hot dog buns, rolls, and other fresh baked goods. The category covers both national commercial bakery chains and smaller regional bakery manufacturers that produce and distribute fresh bread products.

The federal contract awards under this NAICS code predominantly focus on supplying bread and bakery products to federal correctional facilities, veterans' medical centers, and military installations. Typical contract values range from approximately $8,000 to $250,000, with performance periods typically spanning quarterly or annual timeframes. Frequently awarded entities include Rockland Bakery Inc., Bimbo Bakeries USA, East Baking Company, and Schmidt Baking Co Inc. Most awards are issued by the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Defense Logistics Agency. Set-aside types vary between total small business set-asides and unrestricted competitions, with many contracts designated for small business participation.

Recent federal contract opportunities for NAICS 311812 primarily target bread product procurement for federal institutions across multiple states, including facilities in Texas, New York, California, Tennessee, and Massachusetts. The solicitations typically request detailed specifications for bread products, including white bread, whole wheat bread, hamburger buns, hot dog rolls, and kosher bread variants. Most opportunities are seeking weekly or quarterly bread deliveries to federal correctional institutions, VA medical centers, and military bases. Procurement methods include Request for Quotes (RFQs) and Simplified Indefinite Delivery Contracts (SIDC), with evaluation criteria generally focusing on price, past performance, and technical specifications.