Commercial Bakeries: NAICS 311812

Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 311812 (Commercial Bakeries). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.

14
Active Now
$497
Median Contract
~27,573
Awards / Month
192
Competitors
53%
Small Business

About NAICS 311812

Commercial Bakeries. This industry falls under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 31).

Federal agencies use NAICS code 311812 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the commercial bakeries space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.

How to Use NAICS 311812 in Federal Contracting

To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 311812, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for commercial bakeries work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.

If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.

FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov daily and can automatically match you with new opportunities under NAICS 311812. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.

NAICS 311812 Market Intelligence

Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the commercial bakeries market has seen 992,629 contract awards totaling $3.0B in value. The median contract size is $497, with approximately 27,573 new awards per month.

Total Awards (3yr)

992,629

Total Value

$3.0B

Median Contract

$497

Competitors

192

Contract value distribution

$162$497 median$4K
Small business set-aside rate53% of awards

521,173 small business awards ($722.9M total value,$508 median)

192 companies compete for NAICS 311812 contracts

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Size Standards

The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 311812 (Commercial Bakeries), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.

Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 311812.

Recent NAICS 311812 Opportunities

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DUE IN 9 DAYSResearch
SB|Veterans Affairs (VA)
Awarded
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
$250KDUE IN 16 DAYSResearch
Department of Defense (DoD)

Address Name NCE Joshua Weber445-737-3745

est. $40K – $120KDUE IN 2 DAYSBid now
Veterans Affairs (VA)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for bakery products for the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals or an obligation for the government to acquire products or services. The NAICS code for this procurement is 311812, with a size standard of 1000 employees.

DUE IN 3 DAYSResearch
Department of Defense (DoD)

for Fresh Bread and Bakery Products support for DLA Troop Support military customers in the Washington State Zone Solicitation for Fresh Bread and Bakery Products support for DLA Troop Support military customers in the Washington State Zone

Upcoming
SB|Dept. of Justice

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons is procuring bread for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. The requirement is set aside for total small businesses and is being fulfilled by Morabito Baking Co Inc.

DUE IN 9 DAYSUpcoming
SB|Veterans Affairs (VA)
$80KBid now
Dept. of Justice

The Department of Justice is procuring bread for the Federal Prison System, specifically for FCC Hazelton for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. The procurement is aimed at ensuring the provision of cereal products to the facility.

$59KBid now
SB|Dept. of Justice

The Department of Justice is procuring bread for the Federal Prison System for the fourth quarter of FY26. The procurement is set aside for small businesses, and the contract includes specific pricing for various bread items. The primary contact for this opportunity is Eric Clyburn, with an alternative point of contact being Shalonda McKoy.

$39K
SB|Dept. of Justice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 311812?
NAICS code 311812 represents "Commercial Bakeries" in the North American Industry Classification System. Commercial Bakeries. This code is used by federal agencies on SAM.gov to classify contract opportunities so businesses in the commercial bakeries industry can find relevant solicitations.
How many federal contracts use NAICS 311812?
There are currently 14 active federal contract opportunities on SAM.gov that use NAICS code 311812 (Commercial Bakeries). Over the past 3 years, there have been 992,629 awards totaling $3.0B, with a median contract value of $497. Approximately 27,573 new contracts are awarded each month in this NAICS code. FedOverwatch tracks these opportunities in real time so you never miss a relevant contract.
How to find contracts for NAICS 311812?
You can find federal contracts for NAICS 311812 by searching SAM.gov directly, or by using FedOverwatch to get automatic matches. FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov continuously and alerts you when new commercial bakeries opportunities are posted that match your profile, certifications, and set-aside eligibility.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 311812?
The SBA assigns size standards to each NAICS code to determine whether a business qualifies as "small" for federal set-aside contracts. Size standards for NAICS 311812 (Commercial Bakeries) are based on either annual revenue or number of employees, depending on the industry. Check the SBA's size standards table at sba.gov for the most current thresholds for this code.

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