Food Manufacturing

NAICS 311 Food Manufacturing encompasses the processing of raw agricultural products into food products for human consumption. This sector includes establishments engaged in transforming livestock, agricultural, and other raw materials into finished food items through various manufacturing and preparation techniques. The category covers a wide range of food production activities, from meat processing and dairy product manufacturing to bakery goods, canned vegetables, and prepared meals.

The federal contract awards within this NAICS category demonstrate significant procurement activity across multiple government agencies, particularly the Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs. Typical contract values range from approximately $50,000 to over $7.5 million, with contract durations typically spanning one to five years. Many awards are set aside for small businesses, with common set-aside types including Total Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and 8(a) program allocations. Frequent places of performance include military installations, federal correctional facilities, veterans' healthcare centers, and various government research and support facilities across the United States.

Recent federal contract opportunities within NAICS 311 primarily focus on procuring specific food products for domestic assistance programs, institutional feeding, and government research purposes. These opportunities include solicitations for items such as fresh and frozen meats, dairy products, canned vegetables, fruits, prepared meals, and specialized dietary items. Key federal agencies issuing these opportunities include the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, Defense Logistics Agency, and Department of Veterans Affairs. Performance locations span multiple states, with particular emphasis on military bases, federal correctional complexes, and healthcare facilities in regions including California, Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, and the Midwest.