The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) concerning the procurement of various bread and bakery items for Carson, Wyoming, covering the period from May 11, 2025, to November 07, 2026. It outlines specific product requirements, including different types of bread (e.g., white, whole wheat, rye, and sourdough) and bakery products like rolls and bagels, detailing packaging sizes, estimated weights, and wholesale pricing for each item. The RFP emphasizes that bidders must provide comprehensive information for each product, including descriptions, codes, pricing per package, and total pricing calculations based on weight. Additional instructions stress that prices for evaluation will rely on per-pound costs, while package prices are for actual orders. The structured format assists in ensuring all required item attributes are addressed, thereby facilitating accurate evaluations of bids. The overall purpose of this RFP is to establish procurement terms for bakery products while satisfying specific quantity and pricing criteria, crucial for government purchasing efficiency and meal provisions.

The government is conducting market research to solicit Full Line fresh Bread and Bakery products for DoD Troop customers in the Colorado and Wyoming Zone. The maximum value of the contract over an 18-month period is set at approximately $195,995.33. Interested vendors are invited to respond to a questionnaire regarding their capability to deliver to all specified customers, including inquiries about their business size, past government contracts, and software registrations (SAM.gov and DIBBS). Vendors must also confirm their ability to comply with the Subsistence Total Order and Receipt Electronic System (STORES) for order processing and invoicing. Additionally, the use of the FFAVORS WEB ordering system for USDA non-DoD customers is mentioned. The document emphasizes the requirement for potential vendors to maintain electronic communication capabilities and proposes that vendors indicate their delivery capabilities, feedback on the contract's layout, and engage in subcontracting if necessary. All feedback is due by March 20, 2025, demonstrating the government's initiative to streamline procurement processes while ensuring they meet the needs of military and USDA customers effectively.