Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming, including Feedlots

The NAICS code 11211 for Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming, including Feedlots, encompasses agricultural operations focused on raising cattle for meat production. These operations involve breeding, raising, and maintaining cattle herds, with activities ranging from breeding and birthing to managing livestock health and preparing animals for market or specialized research purposes. Ranches and farms in this category may operate feedlots, manage pasture lands, and provide cattle for various commercial and research applications.

No specific federal contract awards were detailed in the provided documentation. However, the opportunities suggest that federal agencies, particularly the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), frequently engage with this sector for specialized research and livestock procurement. These opportunities typically involve small business set-asides and require precise animal specifications, such as specific breed characteristics, health status, and geographical sourcing requirements.

The federal contract opportunities within this NAICS category primarily involve research-oriented livestock procurement for specialized scientific studies. The USDA ARS has posted multiple opportunities seeking cattle and bison for research purposes, including procuring Holstein and cross-breed calves for mucosal colonization studies, acquiring cattle for livestock insect research, and maintaining bison quarantine facilities. These opportunities are typically located in states with significant agricultural infrastructure like Iowa, Texas, and Montana, and often require vendors to meet stringent health, age, and geographical sourcing criteria for the animals.