Chicken Egg Production

NAICS 11231 (Chicken Egg Production) encompasses agricultural enterprises engaged in the commercial production of chicken eggs for human consumption. These operations typically involve large-scale facilities housing laying hens, collecting, grading, and packaging fresh shell eggs for distribution to various markets. Producers in this category manage breeding stock, maintain specialized facilities for egg-laying hens, and implement comprehensive animal husbandry and egg collection protocols to ensure product quality and compliance with food safety regulations.

Based on the provided contract opportunities, federal agencies—particularly the Bureau of Prisons—frequently solicit egg products through small business set-aside contracts. These solicitations typically range from 15-200 cases of eggs per quarter, with each case containing 30 dozen medium-grade eggs. The contracts are predominantly short-term, covering quarterly periods with firm-fixed pricing and delivery requirements. Common places of performance include federal correctional institutions in states such as Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Oklahoma. While specific contract values are not explicitly detailed, the opportunities suggest modest procurement volumes targeting small agricultural suppliers.

The recent federal contract opportunities demonstrate consistent demand from the Department of Justice for fresh, Grade A medium eggs across multiple correctional facilities. Solicitations uniformly specify precise delivery parameters, including specific delivery times, temperature controls, and inspection protocols. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also posted a unique sole-source opportunity for specific pathogen-free fertile eggs intended for vaccine research. Most opportunities are structured as total small business set-asides under NAICS code 112310, with a size standard of 500 employees, and require electronic quote submissions through SAM.gov with evaluation criteria focused on price and past performance.