Support Activities for Animal Production

NAICS 11521 encompasses support activities for animal production, focusing on services that directly aid livestock and animal management operations. These services include veterinary care, breeding, hoof trimming, pasture maintenance, animal handling, transportation, and other specialized assistance that facilitates the care, management, and maintenance of various animal populations. The services span multiple sectors including agricultural research, wildlife management, and livestock production.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code predominantly involve wild horse and burro management for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), agricultural research animal support, and specialized livestock services. Typical contract values range from $3,000 to over $10 million, with durations spanning 6-60 months. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses like Cattoor Livestock Roundup, Sampson Livestock LLC, and Gillespie Livestock Company Inc. Most contracts are issued by the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with approximately 40% utilizing small business set-aside designations. Performance locations are primarily concentrated in western states including Nevada, Wyoming, Utah, Oklahoma, and Colorado, focusing on off-range pastures, corrals, and research facilities.

While no specific contract opportunities were included in the provided dataset, the historical contract awards suggest potential future opportunities will likely center on wild horse and burro population management, agricultural research animal procurement and care, farrier services, livestock boarding, and specialized animal handling services. These opportunities would typically be solicited by federal agencies like the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and Agricultural Research Service, with an emphasis on small business participation and precise animal management requirements.