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.
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 1,024,549 contract awards totaling $3.2B in value. The median contract size is $494, with approximately 28,460 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
1,024,549
Total Value
$3.2B
Median Contract
$494
Competitors
192
Contract value distribution
530,364 small business awards ($747.9M total value,$496 median)
192 companies compete for NAICS 311812 contracts
See who's winning, their award values, and where you fit in the market
Explore CompetitorsSize 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
View all →The Federal Bureau of Prisons is procuring bread items for FCI Texarkana for the 3rd quarter of FY2026. The contract will be Firm-Fixed Price, with price rated higher than past performance in the evaluation.
The Department of Justice is procuring bread for the 4th quarter of FY-2026 for the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. This is a 100% small-business set-aside contract with a Firm-Fixed Price structure, requiring delivery to begin on July 1, 2026. Interested vendors must be registered with SAM and submit their quotes by June 7, 2026.
The Defense Logistics Agency is procuring bakery items for the assembly of Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs). The key requirements include the provision of specific baked goods that meet military specifications for quality and shelf life.
The Department of Defense is seeking information for Fresh Bread and Bakery Products to support DoW Troop Customers in the El Paso, TX Zone. The agency plans to issue a solicitation for one indefinite quantity contract to supply these products, requiring compliance with commercial standards for temperature maintenance and quality specifications. Responses to this RFI are due by June 8, 2026, to assist in crafting the future solicitation.
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