Request for Information (RFI) for Fresh Bread & Bakery Products support for Department of War (DoW) Troop Customers in the State of Colorado\Wyoming.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 1 Schedule of Items," provides a detailed list of food items, specifically various types of fresh bread and bagels, required for the opportunity. It serves as a schedule of items that bidders must be prepared to supply.

• Government Stock Number (GSN): Unique identifier for each item.
• Description: Specific details of the food item, including type, flavor, freshness, packaging, and size (e.g., "BAGELS, CINNAMON RAISIN, FRESH, 6 PER 18 OZ PG").
• Cases: The quantity of each item required, measured in cases.
• Grand Total Cases: A total of 26,993 cases are required across all listed items.

This schedule is critical for bidders to understand the specific product requirements and quantities. It directly informs procurement decisions, inventory management, and pricing strategies. Bidders must ensure they can meet the specified items and quantities as detailed in this schedule.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Attachment 2 Delivery Schedule," provides a detailed list of delivery locations and associated customer information for the opportunity. It is intended to inform potential bidders about the specific sites where goods or services may need to be delivered.

• Ordering Point: Identifies the ordering point for the delivery.
• Ship To: Specifies the destination for shipment.
• Customer Name & Facility: Names of the customer and their facility.
• Address Information: Includes street address, city, state, and ZIP code for each delivery location.
• Country: Indicates the country of delivery (US).
• Service: Specifies the service branch (e.g., AF for Air Force, AR for Army).
• Delivery Instructions: Provides any specific instructions for delivery to the site.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the logistical requirements of the opportunity. It outlines the geographic distribution of potential delivery points, which can impact transportation costs, delivery timelines, and operational planning. Bidders should review this list to assess their capability to service these diverse locations and factor associated costs into their proposals.

Market Research Survey

This document is a market research survey conducted by the Government to gather information for future solicitations regarding Fresh Bread and Bakery Products for DoW Troop customers in the Colorado and Wyoming Zones. It seeks to understand vendor interest, capabilities, and potential concerns.

• Procurement Focus: Fresh Bread and Bakery Products for DoW Troop customers.
• Geographic Area: Colorado and Wyoming Zones.
• Potential Contract Lengths: Market research is considering 18-month and 24-month periods of performance, with estimated contract values provided for 3-year and 5-year maximum contract terms.
• Attached Data: Includes an estimated usage report for a 12-month period and a list of proposed delivery points.

The survey asks vendors to address:

• Interest in bidding on a 3-year or 5-year contract for all customers.

• Ability to service all or specific customers and for what contract duration.

• Minimum dollar delivery requirements.

• Current manufacturing capabilities for bread and bakery products.

• Past experience with the Federal Government.

• Registration status in SAM.gov and with the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).

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

• Business size (small or large).

• Feedback on the feasibility of the zone layout and potential limitations.

• Need for subcontracting and areas for subcontracting.

• 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 for small business subcontracting.

• Other barriers to doing business with DLA Troop Support.

• Any additional beneficial comments.

• Deadline: June 08, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

• Submission Method: E-mail responses to Nicole Blake (Nicole.Blake@dla.mil) and Jennifer DeLange (Jennifer.DeLange@dla.mil).

Vendors are encouraged to answer the questions to the best of their knowledge to aid in the government's market research.