NAICS 112410 (Sheep Farming) encompasses agricultural operations focused on the breeding, raising, and maintenance of sheep for various purposes. This classification includes commercial sheep producers who engage in livestock production, animal husbandry, and the sale of live sheep for research, agricultural, and potentially biotechnological applications. The scope encompasses breeding operations, livestock management, and the provision of sheep for specialized research and government agency requirements.
Recent federal contract awards in this NAICS code demonstrate a focus on supplying live sheep for research and institutional purposes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) has awarded multiple small business contracts, typically ranging from $24,985 to $73,140, with durations spanning several months to a few years. Contractors like Thomas D. Morris, Inc. and K Bar Livestock LLC have been successful in securing these awards, which are consistently set aside for small businesses. The contracts involve precise specifications such as delivering female sheep within specific weight ranges or providing specialized animal models for research initiatives, including biomedical and agricultural disease research programs.
No federal contract opportunities were included in the provided data for this NAICS category. The summary is therefore limited to the existing contract award information, which indicates ongoing government demand for sheep and related livestock for research and institutional purposes across federal agencies like the USDA and U.S. Army.