Frozen Food Manufacturing

NAICS 31141 Frozen Food Manufacturing encompasses the production and processing of frozen food products, primarily focused on preserving and packaging fruits, vegetables, prepared meals, and specialty food items through rapid freezing techniques. This category includes manufacturers that specialize in producing frozen fruits, vegetables, prepared entrees, desserts, and other food products that maintain nutritional quality and extend shelf life through freezing. These products are typically distributed to food service providers, institutional consumers, and retail markets.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code are predominantly issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, targeting domestic food assistance programs and institutional food service requirements. The awards frequently include set-asides for small businesses, with contract values ranging from approximately 200,000 to 500,000 dollars and durations spanning quarterly to annual periods. Typical awards focus on specific frozen food categories such as frozen fruits, vegetables, specialty meals, and kosher/halal-certified food products. Delivery locations are predominantly across the United States, with performance sites including federal facilities, food distribution centers, and correctional institutions.

Recent federal contract opportunities under this NAICS code demonstrate a diverse range of frozen food procurement requirements. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has solicited opportunities for frozen blueberries, pancakes, stir-fry vegetables, and various frozen fruit products intended for domestic food assistance programs. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has posted opportunities for specialized dietary meals, including kosher and halal-certified frozen food products for correctional facilities in locations such as Lexington, Marion, Philadelphia, and Bennettsville. These opportunities consistently emphasize product origin requirements, with all commodities mandated to be grown, processed, and prepared exclusively in the United States.