How to bid on Norfolk bakery products for the Defense Logistics Agency

What DLA is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking doughnuts, bread, and other bakery products to support military customers in the Norfolk, Virginia zone. The opportunity is an RFP, identified as SPE300-26-R-0050.

Review the solicitation package attachments for the full requirements before deciding whether to pursue the work.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation closes November 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Plan to submit your response before the deadline and allow time to resolve any access or submission issues.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit food and agriculture vendors that can provide doughnuts, bread, and other bakery products for customers in the Norfolk, Virginia zone. Check the attachments to confirm the specific requirements and whether your business can meet them.

How to access the solicitation

Click “View original source” on the opportunity page. The first click may take you to the portal homepage; click it again to go to the bid.

You may need a free account to view the documents, though many bids do not require one. Consult the attachments for the solicitation package.

Prepare a complete response

Read all solicitation attachments carefully and make a checklist of the requested information, product details, and submission instructions. Use the solicitation’s stated requirements rather than assumptions about what the agency needs.

Check that your response addresses each requested item, is clear and consistent, and is submitted through the specified process before the deadline. Keep a copy of your final submission and any confirmation you receive.