NAICS 11251: Aquaculture
NAICS industry
Code facts
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11
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112
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112
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11
- Codes under it
- 3
- Contract awards
- 12 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $2,703,327 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $1,395,433 |
| FY2025 | $2,703,327 |
| FY2024 | $5,212,262 |
| FY2023 | $3,077,798 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington State Department Of Fish & Wildlife | $715,182 | |
| 2 | Confederated Tribes And Bands Of The Yakama Nation | $190,931 | |
| 3 | James Lonell Crowther | $103,019 | |
| 4 | Aquaneering LLC | $80,268 | |
| 5 | Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission | $79,701 | |
| 6 | Idaho Department Of Fish Game | $68,694 | |
| 7 | Redd Zone, LLC | $66,750 | |
| 8 | Magic Valley Heli-Arc & Mfg., Inc. | $30,797 | |
| 9 | Moore-Clark U.s.a., Inc. | $26,511 | |
| 10 | PR Aqua LLC | $16,459 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Army | $963,253 | |
| 2 | Department of the Interior | $288,913 | |
| 3 | Department of Health and Human Services | $80,268 | |
| 4 | Air Force | $62,999 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F022 Fish Hatchery Services | $975,406 | |
| 2 | 2060 Commercial Fishing Equipment | $114,006 | |
| 3 | 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies | $80,268 | |
| 4 | F020 Fisheries Resources Management Services | $79,701 | |
| 5 | 8820 Live Animals, Not Raised for Food | $64,395 | |
| 6 | 8810 Live Animals, Raised for Food | $55,145 | |
| 7 | 8710 Forage and Feed | $26,511 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $999,375 | |
| 2 | California | $159,969 | |
| 3 | Colorado | $103,019 | |
| 4 | Idaho | $99,491 | |
| 5 | Iowa | $16,459 | |
| 6 | Arkansas | $15,125 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | $6,294 |
Contract opportunities
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Codes under 11251
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 112511 Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries | $3.8 million in average annual receipts |
| 112512 Shellfish Farming | $3.8 million in average annual receipts |
| 112519 Other Aquaculture | $3.8 million in average annual receipts |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the farm raising and production of aquatic animals or plants in controlled or selected aquatic environments. These establishments use some form of intervention in the rearing process to enhance production, such as holding in captivity, regular stocking, feeding, and protecting from predators, pests, and disease.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 11251?
NAICS 11251 is Aquaculture, a NAICS industry in NAICS 11, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting.
What codes are under NAICS 11251?
NAICS 11251 has 3 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages: 112511 Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries, 112512 Shellfish Farming and 112519 Other Aquaculture.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 11251?
Federal contracts under NAICS 11251 obligated $2,703,327 in fiscal year 2025 and $12,388,820 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 11251?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 11251 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Washington State Department Of Fish & Wildlife ($715,182), Confederated Tribes And Bands Of The Yakama Nation ($190,931) and James Lonell Crowther ($103,019).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 11251?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 11251 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Army ($963,253), Department of the Interior ($288,913) and Department of Health and Human Services ($80,268).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 11251?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 11251 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are F022 Fish Hatchery Services, 2060 Commercial Fishing Equipment and 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.
Where is the work under NAICS 11251 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 11251 over the last 12 months are Washington ($999,375), California ($159,969) and Colorado ($103,019).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 11251?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 11251 is Prosser Hatchery Sole Source Presolicitation Notice, pre-solicitation from ENDIST Portland (USACE), posted October 21, 2026.
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