Solicitation Notice for Bread and Bakery Products Support for DLA Troop Support Military Customers in Colorado State Zone
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT SUBSISTENCE.DIR OF SUB DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 26 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is soliciting offers to provide bread and bakery products to support military customers in Colorado State Zone. DLA Troop Support manages the subsistence supply chain for U.S. military forces worldwide, including food service items that meet strict quality and distribution requirements for defense customers.
This is a commercial-item acquisition typical of DLA's subsistence prime vendor and distribution programs. The 311812 NAICS code indicates commercial bakeries that produce bread, rolls, pastries, and similar baked goods—not retail bakeries. Government foodservice contracts of this type generally involve delivering products meeting military specifications, with requirements for consistent supply, food safety certifications, and distribution capabilities reaching military installations within the designated geographic zone.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Troop Support, Subsistence Directorate |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE300-26-R-0039 |
| NAICS | 311812 — Commercial Bakeries |
| Set-aside | None (unrestricted) |
| Response deadline | October 26, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Colorado State Zone |
Who can bid
This solicitation is unrestricted—no set-aside applies, meaning any qualified business may compete regardless of size status. However, the nature of this work creates practical barriers that tend to favor established food production and distribution companies.
Eligible bidders should be commercial bakeries or food distributors capable of:
- Sustained production of bread and bakery items at volume sufficient for military demand
- Maintaining food safety systems (typically HACCP, SQF, or equivalent certifications)
- Distributing throughout Colorado military installations on DLA's required schedule
- Meeting commercial item standards and any applicable military food specifications
Small businesses in NAICS 311812 are generally categorized by SBA size standards. See the solicitation to confirm specific size thresholds and any subcontracting requirements. If your firm lacks direct bakery production, consider whether you qualify as a distributor or would need to partner with a prime manufacturer.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand DLA's delivery model. DLA subsistence contracts typically operate through prime vendor or direct delivery arrangements with strict performance metrics. Past DLA food contracts often require proposing stock-keeping units (SKUs), unit pricing, and delivery frequencies. See the solicitation for the specific line items and ordering mechanism.
Verify your production and cold chain capacity. Bread and bakery products have limited shelf life and may require temperature-controlled distribution across Colorado's varied terrain and elevations. Document your production capacity, warehouse locations, and fleet capabilities relative to military installations in the state zone.
Prepare food safety documentation. Military food contracts require robust safety protocols. Compile current third-party audit results (AIB, SQF, BRC, or equivalent), recall procedures, lot tracking capabilities, and allergen control programs. See the solicitation for mandatory deliverables.
Price strategically. These contracts often use firm-fixed pricing with potential economic price adjustment clauses. Analyze your ingredient commodity exposure (flour, sugar, fats), transportation costs, and labor rates in the Colorado market. DLA may evaluate on lowest price technically acceptable or best value criteria; see the solicitation to confirm.
Register in required systems. Ensure your firm is registered in SAM.gov with current NAICS 311812, has a valid UEI, and meets any DLA-specific qualifications such as the Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) or Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) requirements.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE300-26-R-0039 to obtain the complete statement of work, deliverables, evaluation criteria, and mandatory clauses.
Note the deadline: All proposals must be received by October 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT. DLA typically does not accept late submissions.
Submit questions through SAM.gov if any requirement is unclear; allow adequate time for agency responses before the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →