Cattle Ranching and Farming

NAICS category 1121 encompasses cattle ranching and farming activities, focusing on the breeding, raising, and management of cattle for various purposes. This category includes operations that produce beef cattle, dairy cattle, and other specialized cattle breeds for commercial, research, and agricultural purposes. The scope covers a wide range of activities from traditional livestock farming to specialized research-oriented cattle production, including genetic research, veterinary studies, and agricultural innovation.

Recent federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a strong emphasis on research-driven procurement of cattle for scientific purposes. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service appears to be the primary funding agency, with contract values ranging from approximately $340 to $657,000. These awards are typically small business set-asides, with places of performance concentrated in research facilities across states like New Mexico, Iowa, and Nebraska. The contracts often involve procuring specific cattle breeds or genetic lines for specialized research projects, such as studying cattle genetics, disease resistance, and reproductive technologies.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this NAICS category reveal a diverse range of solicitations from federal agencies, particularly the USDA and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. These opportunities include procuring Holstein and Holstein cross-bred calves for research purposes, purchasing dairy products for correctional facilities, and obtaining cattle for veterinary and agricultural research. The solicitations span multiple states, including Texas, New Jersey, Indiana, West Virginia, and Kentucky, with contract values typically ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses and involve firm-fixed-price contracts with specific delivery requirements and technical specifications.