Cattle Feedlots

The NAICS code 112112 for Cattle Feedlots encompasses businesses primarily engaged in the finishing of beef cattle for market, typically by feeding them grain and other concentrated feed to increase weight and market readiness. This classification focuses on agricultural operations that prepare cattle for slaughter, involving specialized facilities and processes designed to optimize animal growth and meat production. These operations are crucial to the beef supply chain, bridging cattle ranching and meat processing industries.

The federal contract awards demonstrate diverse procurement activities within this NAICS category. The most significant award was a $48,000 purchase order from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service to Ballou Cattle Company LLC, which involved acquiring 40 beef x dairy cross calves weighing approximately 225 pounds each. This contract, awarded as a total small business set-aside, was specifically targeted for research purposes near Lubbock, Texas, with a completion date of December 31, 2024. Other awards in the sample set include a Department of State contract for communication equipment and a small purchase order for software, though these appear less directly related to cattle feedlot operations.

While the provided data does not include specific federal contract opportunities for NAICS code 112112, the existing contract awards suggest potential opportunities might involve livestock procurement, agricultural research contracts, and specialized animal husbandry services. The awards indicate that small business set-asides are common, and federal agencies like the Department of Agriculture are likely primary solicitors for these types of contracts. Geographical considerations, such as proximity to research facilities or specific livestock requirements, appear to be important factors in contract specifications.