Sheep and Goat Farming

NAICS Code 1124 (Sheep and Goat Farming) encompasses agricultural services and livestock production focused on raising sheep and goats for various purposes. This category includes commercial operations that breed, raise, and manage these animals for meat, dairy, fiber, and specialized agricultural services such as targeted grazing. Farmers in this category may provide livestock for research, land management, invasive species control, and traditional agricultural production.

Federal contract awards in this NAICS code demonstrate diverse funding approaches, primarily from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of the Interior (DOI). Contracts are typically small business set-asides with size standards ranging from $2.5 to $3 million in average annual receipts. The awards frequently involve specialized services like targeted grazing for vegetation management, research animal procurement, and ecosystem restoration. Contract durations commonly span one to five years, with values varying based on specific project requirements and scope.

Recent federal contract opportunities include targeted sheep and goat grazing services for invasive species control at locations like Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Illinois and Cronan Ranch in California. Additional opportunities involve research-specific livestock procurement, such as the USDA Agricultural Research Service's solicitation for dairy breed goats to support vaccine development research. Performance locations are geographically diverse, spanning multiple states, and typically involve specific requirements for herd size, animal characteristics, and specialized agricultural management techniques.