Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting

NAICS Category 11 encompasses Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting services, representing a broad spectrum of primary industry activities involving natural resource extraction, cultivation, and management. These services include forest management, timber harvesting, wildlife conservation, land restoration, invasive species control, seed production, and specialized agricultural support activities. The category involves both public and private land management, with a strong emphasis on sustainable resource development and ecological preservation.

Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate diverse forestry and agricultural support services, typically ranging from $10,000 to $940,000, with contract durations spanning several months to multiple years. Common funding agencies include the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Fish and Wildlife Service. Frequently awarded entities are small businesses specializing in forestry services, vegetation management, and wildlife habitat restoration. Many contracts utilize total small business or small disadvantaged business set-asides, with performance locations predominantly in western and southeastern United States. Typical services include tree planting, mechanical thinning, herbicide treatment, seed collection, and invasive species management.

Recent federal contract opportunities focus on specialized agricultural and forestry support services across multiple regions. Key opportunities include native seed collection at Badlands National Park, forest mitigation planting in North Dakota, aerial and ground-based seeding in Idaho and Nevada, herbicide treatment for invasive species, and tree removal and site cleanup services. Soliciting agencies include the Department of Agriculture, Department of the Interior, and Department of Defense. Performance locations span multiple states, with a concentration in western and midwestern regions. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses and require specialized technical capabilities in land management, environmental restoration, and precision agricultural services.