Support Activities for Animal Production

NAICS code 115210 - Support Activities for Animal Production encompasses services that support livestock, dairy, and other animal production operations. These services include animal care, feeding, breeding, veterinary services, and specialized animal management tasks. The services range from medical and husbandry support to population management, particularly for wild and domesticated animals in government research, conservation, and agricultural settings.

Federal Contract Awards under this NAICS code primarily involve wild horse and burro management for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), farrier services for military and national park equine programs, and research animal procurement for agricultural agencies. Award values typically range from $3,000 to $6,000,000, with contract durations spanning one to five years. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses like Cattoor Livestock Roundup, Gillespie Livestock Company, and various ranch and livestock management firms. Most awards are either total small business set-asides or open competition, with the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture being the primary funding agencies. Performance locations are predominantly in western states like Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and Idaho.

Recent federal contract opportunities under this NAICS code include solicitations for wild horse and burro program support services, farrier services for military and national park horses, and research animal procurement. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior are seeking contractors to provide off-range pasture management, horse and livestock care, hoof trimming, and specialized research animal sourcing. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses and involve complex, specialized services supporting government research, conservation, and animal management programs. Anticipated performance locations include research facilities in Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming, as well as national parks and military installations across the western United States.