Request for Information (RFI) for Fresh Bread & Bakery Product support for Department of War (DoW) Troop Customers in the State of Washington.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a customer list for the opportunity, detailing various ordering points, ship-to locations, customer names, facilities, and delivery instructions. It serves as a reference for potential delivery sites and contacts.

• Ordering Points: Identifies specific ordering points (e.g., CGWA01, FT6476, N00620).
• Customer Information: Lists customer names (e.g., USCGC ALEX HALEY, USCG HEALY, NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND), facilities, and specific addresses.
• Delivery Instructions: Includes contact information (email and phone) for delivery and service.
• Service Type: Indicates the branch of service (e.g., CG, AF, NV, OT, AR).

This list is crucial for bidders to understand the potential scope of delivery locations and associated points of contact for various government entities. It can inform logistical planning and direct communication efforts for fulfilling orders under this opportunity.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This Excel file, "Usage DW009.xlsx", contains detailed usage data for various bakery products, likely intended to inform potential bidders about historical consumption patterns. It includes data from two sheets: "DW009 Usage Pivot Table" and "23DW009 Usage", as well as a "DWA01 Pivot" and "DWA01 Usage" sheet, and a "Total Usage" summary.

• Product Descriptions: Lists various bakery items such as rolls (hamburger, dinner, hoagie/submarine), breads (wheat, white, rye, sourdough, French, whole wheat, raisin), bagels, muffins, and doughnuts.
• Usage Data: Provides quantities received and extended prices, broken down by product and often by time period (12-month, 18-month, 3-year, 5-year usage).
• Pricing Information: Includes unit prices and extended prices for specific items and DoDAACs.
• Timeframes: Usage data is presented for 12-month, 18-month, 3-year, and 5-year periods, with some indicating a "250% MAX" usage.

This document provides crucial historical usage data for bakery products. Bidders can use this information to estimate the potential volume and value of future requirements, understand the types and quantities of products previously procured, and potentially tailor their pricing and production strategies. The detailed breakdown by product and time period allows for a more accurate assessment of the market and the opportunity's scope.

Market Research Survey

This document is a market research survey conducted by the Government to gather information for potential long-term contracts for Fresh Bread and Bakery Products for Department of War ("DoW" Troop) customers in the Washington State zone. The survey aims to understand vendor interest and capabilities for supporting three specific groups of DoW Troop customers.

• Group 1A: DoW Troop Customers at Ft. Lewis (Land Deliveries)

• Group 1B: DoW Troop Customers on Washington State Zone (Various Navy Ships)

• Group 1C: DoW Troop Customers in Washington State (Cargo Ships Push catalog)

• 3-Year Contract: Estimated at $416,519.73, with a maximum of $1,041,299.25 (250% max over two 18-month tiers).

• 5-Year Contract: Estimated at $694,199.50, with a maximum of $1,735,498.75 (250% max over one 24-month and two 18-month tiers).

Vendors interested in participating are asked to answer six questions covering:

• Interest in bidding for 3 or 5-year contracts and servicing all or specific customer groups.

• Minimum dollar delivery requirements.

• Current manufacturing capabilities for Fresh Bread and Bakery products.

• Past experience with the Federal Government.

• Registration status in SAM.gov and possession of a PACA License.

• Registration status on Federal Business Opportunities (SAM.gov) and DLA DIBBS.

• Business size (small or large).

• Feedback on zone layout feasibility and potential limitations.

• Need for subcontracting and the percentage of products procured from Small Businesses.

• Suggestions for modifying the requirement to encourage vendor participation and feasibility of contract length.

• Information regarding corporate responsibility plans and efforts to promote small business opportunities.

• Barriers to subcontracting and potential business practices to create subcontracting opportunities.

• Other barriers to doing business with DLA Troop Support.

• Additional beneficial company information.

• Responses and feedback should be e-mailed to Jonathan Magerman (jonathan.magerman@dla.mil) and Amanda Quaile (Amanda.Quaile@dla.mil).

• Deadline: May 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

• Attachment 1: Troop estimated usages report for the 12-month period.

• Attachment 2: List of all proposed delivery points for the zones.