Other Animal Food Manufacturing

NAICS 311119 (Other Animal Food Manufacturing) encompasses the production of specialized animal feed products beyond traditional livestock feed. This category includes manufacturers creating nutritionally tailored feed for research animals, wildlife conservation programs, aquaculture, and specific animal populations. The products range from rodent diets for laboratory research to specialized feeds for national fish hatcheries, exotic animal populations, and targeted wildlife management programs.

Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate significant diversity, with most contracts ranging from $10,000 to $400,000 and typically having performance periods between six months and five years. Frequent awardees include Zeigler Bros Inc., Moore-Clark U.S.A., Inc., and Envigo RMS LLC. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Institutes of Health are the most common funding agencies. Many awards are not set aside, though a substantial number are designated for small businesses. Performance locations are predominantly in western and midwestern states, with significant activity in research centers, national fish hatcheries, and agricultural research facilities.

Recent federal contract opportunities focus on specialized animal feed procurement for research, conservation, and agricultural purposes. Key solicitations include requests for zebrafish feed, rodent diets, ivermectin-treated corn for tick eradication, fish hatchery feeds, and livestock research feeds. Agencies like USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, National Institutes of Health, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of the Interior are actively seeking vendors. Performance locations span multiple states, with significant concentration in research facilities in Texas, Nebraska, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses and utilize simplified acquisition procedures with firm fixed-price contract structures.