Government Commercial Bakeries Contracts
NAICS 311812 · Commercial Bakeries
Government commercial bakeries contracts totaled $3.2B across 1,043,825 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 33.7% in FY2026 vs FY2025; the Department of Defense accounted for $3.2B (99% of the total), while Global Food Services Company was the top contractor with $629M (20% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $702,848,098 across 218,555 awards with activity that year, a change of -33.7% from $1,060,206,389 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $3,221,141,342 across 1,043,825 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $703M
- Awards in FY2026
- 218,555
- Change vs FY2025
- -33.7%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $3.2B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Commercial Bakeries contract spending by year
Federal commercial bakeries contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 311812. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $702,848,098 | 218,555 | -33.7% |
| FY2025 | $1,060,206,389 | 398,400 | -27.3% |
| FY2024 | $1,458,086,855 | 427,030 | n/a |
About government commercial bakeries contracts
Federal spending on commercial bakeries contracts fell 52% from FY2024 ($1.5B) to FY2026 ($703M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 39% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on commercial bakeries contracts (99%), followed by the Department of Justice. The states with the most of this work are California, Virginia and Texas.
NAICS 311812 (Commercial Bakeries) is part of the Manufacturing sector.
Top commercial bakeries government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 311812 (Commercial Bakeries).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Global Food Services Company | $629,218,806 | 19.5% |
| 2 | Efs Ebrex Sarl | $366,536,490 | 11.4% |
| 3 | US Foods Inc | $251,755,871 | 7.8% |
| 4 | Ocean Fair International Ship Chandleing LLC | $192,267,862 | 6.0% |
| 5 | Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc | $183,272,129 | 5.7% |
| 6 | Valiant Integrated Services LLC | $105,995,382 | 3.3% |
| 7 | Food Services, Inc. | $95,173,686 | 3.0% |
| 8 | Pacific Unlimited Inc | $94,341,104 | 2.9% |
| 9 | Coastal Pacific Food Distributors, Inc. | $93,445,234 | 2.9% |
| 10 | Usfi, Inc. | $92,788,234 | 2.9% |
Agencies buying commercial bakeries
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 311812.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $3,201,999,056 | 99.4% |
| 2 | Department of Justice | $17,512,287 | 0.5% |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1,634,995 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Department of the Interior | $73,724 | <0.1% |
Where commercial bakeries contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $479,161,302 | 14.9% |
| 2 | Virginia | $299,152,169 | 9.3% |
| 3 | Texas | $140,921,900 | 4.4% |
| 4 | Georgia | $106,586,795 | 3.3% |
| 5 | Washington | $103,709,769 | 3.2% |
| 6 | North Carolina | $100,169,526 | 3.1% |
| 7 | Guam | $95,027,174 | 3.0% |
| 8 | South Carolina | $85,768,082 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Arizona | $81,463,838 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Hawaii | $69,979,718 | 2.2% |
Recent commercial bakeries contract awards
The latest commercial bakeries contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | East Baking Company, Inc. | Department of JusticeFY 27 Q1 - BREAD | $56,091 | 15B30326P00000139 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | The Orlando Baking Company | Department of Justice1ST QUARTER BREAD REQUIREMENTS (FY 2027) | $55,892 | 15B21626P00000088 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Wildkale.com, Inc. | Department of JusticeBREAD/BAKERY ITEMS 1ST QTR FY27 FOR FCI OTISVILLE | $36,773 | 15B21126P00000141 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. | Department of JusticeFY27 1ST QUARTER BREAD ORDER | $20,963 | 15B20826P00000089 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Klosterman Baking Co | Department of JusticeFY27 1ST QTR- BREAD | $54,051 | 15B10926P00000127 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | K&D Harvey Consulting LLC | Department of JusticeBREAD FOR FY27 1ST QTR DELIVERIES ARE ACCEPTED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 AM AND 2:30 PM, EXCLUDING FED. HOLIDAYS, NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY | $0 | 15B50726P00000116 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | East Baking Company, Inc. | Department of Justice1ST QTR FY27 BREAD-$0 BPQ | $0 | 15B31826P00000081 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Morabito Baking Co Inc | Department of JusticeFY27 Q1 A1 MORABITO BAKING CO BREAD | $94,201 | 15B12126P00000192 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Wildkale.com, Inc. | Department of JusticeA1 FY27 1ST QTR. BREAD BID EO 14398 | $0 | 15B20526P00000162 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | East Baking Company, Inc. | Department of JusticeFY 27 Q1 BREAD | $41,253 | 15B50226P00000270 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Wildkale.com, Inc. | Department of JusticeQTR 1 2027 FOOD SERVICE SUBSISTENCE | $34,769 | 15B21526P00000117 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Portland Foods Inc | Department of Justice1ST QTR. BREAD REQUIREMENT FY2027 | $62,050 | 15B31726P00000109 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | K&D Harvey Consulting LLC | Department of JusticeFY27 1ST QTR BREAD FOR THE I/M POPULATION AT FTC OKLAHOMA CITY | $55,941 | 15B51326P00000102 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. | Department of JusticeFY26 SEPTEMBER BREAD FOR INMATE POPULATION AT FCI THREE RIVERS | $28,020 | 15B51626P00000145 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | East Baking Company, Inc. | Department of JusticeFY27, 1ST QTR. SUBSISTENCE, I/M FOOD | $78,318 | 15B0AT26P12000019 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | East Baking Company, Inc. | Department of Justice1ST QTR FY 27 EAST BAKING | $126,000 | 15B12226P00000120 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | East Baking Company, Inc. | Department of JusticeFY26 4TH QTR BREAD- FOR INMATE POPULATION | $69,031 | 15B51826P00000203 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. | Department of Justice4TH QTR. BREAD FY26 - BREAD ITEMS FOR INMATE POPULATION AT FCI TEXARKANA | $20,358 | 15B51526P00000090 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Pan Pepin Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsOPTION YEAR 2 - BREAD CONTRACT | $88,448 | 36C24826N0677 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Xenturis LLC | Department of JusticeFY26 AUGUST THROUGH SEPTEMBER BREAD FOR INMATE POPULATION AT FCI THREE RIVERS | $0 | 15B51626P00000138 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | East Baking Company, Inc. | Department of JusticeFY26 A1 EAST BAKING SEPTEMBER BREAD QTR 4 | $17,816 | 15B41826F00000163 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | East Baking Company, Inc. | Department of JusticeFY26 Q4 BREAD | $121,528 | 15B50226P00000208 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Chico Produce, Inc. | Department of Defense4572465530!STRAWBERRIES, FRESH, | $731 | SPE3SU26FG8J3 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Chico Produce, Inc. | Department of Defense4572465531!STRAWBERRIES, FRESH, | $854 | SPE3SU26FG8J2 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Freedom Fresh, LLC | Department of Defense4572465631!BLUEBERRIES FR | $2,169 | SPE3SU26FG8FR |
Open commercial bakeries government bids
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 311812 · TX · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 13, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 311812 · TX · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 13, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 311812 · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 13, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 311812 · TX · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 13, 2026
How to win government commercial bakeries contracts
Federal commercial bakeries contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 311812. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for commercial bakeries bids, and look for small business set-asides: many commercial bakeries contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government commercial bakeries contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of the Interior contracts
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in Texas
- Government contracts in Georgia
- Government contracts in Washington
- Global Food Services government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government commercial bakeries contracts?
- Federal commercial bakeries contracts use NAICS 311812 (Commercial Bakeries). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest commercial bakeries government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 311812 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Global Food Services Company ($629M), Efs Ebrex Sarl ($367M) and US Foods Inc ($252M).
- Which agencies buy the most commercial bakeries?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($3.2B), the Department of Justice ($17.5M) and the Department of Veterans Affairs ($1.6M).
- Where are government commercial bakeries contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal commercial bakeries work is performed in California ($479M), Virginia ($299M) and Texas ($141M).
- Is federal spending on commercial bakeries contracts growing?
- Federal commercial bakeries contract obligations fell 52% from FY2024 ($1.5B) to FY2026 ($703M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for commercial bakeries contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 311812, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government commercial bakeries contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 311812 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for commercial bakeries work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.