Specialty Canning

NAICS Code 311422 (Specialty Canning) encompasses the manufacturing of specialized canned food products, with a particular focus on processed meats and protein-based items. This category involves the preparation, packaging, and preservation of food products in sealed containers, specifically targeting niche markets and specialized food distribution channels. Specialty canners typically produce high-quality, shelf-stable food products designed for specific nutritional or operational needs, such as military rations, emergency food supplies, and government food assistance programs.

Federal Contract Awards under this NAICS code are predominantly issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service and the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence. Key contractors include Ameriqual Group, Vietti Acquisition LLC, Boone Brands, and Sopakco Packaging, with contract values ranging from approximately $100,000 to over $47 million. Most awards are firm-fixed-price definitive contracts or delivery orders, typically spanning 3-12 months and supporting domestic food assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and military feeding operations. Performance locations are primarily in Indiana, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. While most awards do not utilize small business set-asides, occasional HUBZone and small business designations are employed.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities focus on procuring canned and pouched meat products for domestic food assistance and military training programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service has posted solicitations for canned meats including beef stew, beef chili, and other protein products, with delivery locations spanning the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The Defense Logistics Agency has simultaneously sought specialized meal packets like the Tailored Operational Training Meal (TOTM) and Emergency Drinking Water pouches. These opportunities consistently emphasize electronic bid submission through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System, require U.S.-sourced products, and maintain firm-fixed-price contract structures.