NAICS 311512: Creamery Butter Manufacturing

National industry

SBA small business size standard: 750 employees

Code facts

Contract awards
11 In the last 12 months
Contract obligations
$1,098,657 In FY2025

NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Contract obligations by fiscal year

Fiscal year Obligated
FY2027 To date $29,858
FY2026 $71,768,142
FY2025 $1,098,657
FY2024 $1,201,021
FY2023 $857,895

Top contractors by obligations

Rank Contractor Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 California Dairies Inc. $70,556,710
2 Darigold Inc. $964,440
3 AMS Consultant $110,906
4 Pueblo Trading Co Inc. $87,418
5 Apex Food Group, LLC $38,425
6 Shaver Foods LLC $21,757
7 A.f. Wendling, Inc. $18,345

Top funding agencies by obligations

Rank Agency Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Department of Agriculture $71,521,150
2 Department of Justice $276,851
Rank PSC code Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 8910 Dairy Foods and Eggs $71,798,000

Contract obligations by state

Rank Place of performance Obligated, last 12 months Share
1 Idaho $964,440
2 California $198,324
3 Arkansas $60,181
4 West Virginia $18,345

Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 311512 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.

Contract opportunities

Notice Posted Due
Buttery Spread and Butter for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs Award Notice · Agricultural Marketing Service · 12-3J14-26-B-0412 —
Buttery Spread and Butter for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs Solicitation · Agricultural Marketing Service · 12-3J14-26-B-0412
FY 27 Q1 Dairy and Cheese Items Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP)
Yogurt, Butter and Tortillas for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs Award Notice · Agricultural Marketing Service · 12-3J14-26-B-0349 —
Yogurt, Butter and Tortillas for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs Solicitation · Agricultural Marketing Service · 12-3J14-26-B-0349
Dairy and Cheese - FY26 Q4 Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP)
Yogurt, Butter and Tortillas Solicitation for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs Solicitation · Agricultural Marketing Service
Section 32 Butter Products for Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs Award Notice · Agricultural Marketing Service · 123J1426B0187 —
Section 32 Butter Products for Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs Solicitation · Agricultural Marketing Service · 12-3J14-26-B-0187
3rd Qtr. FY 2026 - Dairy/Cheese Items Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP)
BUTTERY SPREAD for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs Award Notice · Agricultural Marketing Service · 12-3J14-26-B-0106 —
BUTTERY SPREAD for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs Solicitation · Agricultural Marketing Service · 12-3J14-26-B-0106
FY 2026 Q1 Dairy and Cheese Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP)
FORM 10 1st QTR 2026 DAIRY Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Terre Haute (BOP)
Yogurt Butter & Tortillas for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. Award Notice · Agricultural Marketing Service · 12-3J14-25-B-0446 —
Yogurt Butter & Tortillas for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. Solicitation · Agricultural Marketing Service · 12-3J14-25-B-0446
Yogurt And Butter for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. Award Notice · Agricultural Marketing Service · 12-3J14-25-B-0310 —
Terre Haute 4th QTR Dairy Solicitation · BOP Field Acquisition Office
FY 2025 Q4 - Dairy & Cheese Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP)
Yogurt And Butter for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. Solicitation · Agricultural Marketing Service · 12-3J14-25-B-0310
3rd Qtr. FY 2025 Dairy/Cheese Items Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP)
Yogurt And Butter for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. Solicitation · Agricultural Marketing Service · 12-3J14-25-B-0154-0001
Dairy 2nd Qtr. FY 2025 Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP)
Buttery Spread for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs Solicitation · Agricultural Marketing Service · 12-3J14-25-B-0090
FY 2025 - 1st Quarter - Dairy and Cheese Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP)
Yogurt Butter And Tortillas for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs Solicitation · Agricultural Marketing Service
3rd Qtr. FY 2024 Dairy / Cheese Items Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP)
Buttery Spread for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. Solicitation · Agricultural Marketing Service
(yogurt and butter) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. Solicitation · Agricultural Marketing Service
yogurt and butter for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. Solicitation · Agricultural Marketing Service · 12-3J14-23-B-0209-0001
pasta, butter, flour, peanut butter products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. Solicitation · Agricultural Marketing Service
(margarine, bulk, pounds, 30 LB case) Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Lompoc (BOP) · 15B61723Q00000006_14
chedder and butter for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs Solicitation · Agricultural Marketing Service
2nd Qtr. FY 2023 - Dairy/Cheese Items Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP) · 15B50223Q00000004
2nd Qtr. FY 2023 - Dairy/Cheese Items Pre-Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP) · 15B50223Q00000004
1st Qtr. FY 2023 Dairy/Cheese Items Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP) · 15B50222Q00000031
1st Qtr. FY 2023 Dairy/Cheese Items Pre-Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP) · 15B50222Q00000031
Butter for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. Solicitation · Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA Commodity Requirements Packaged Butter - Update Special Notice · Agricultural Marketing Service —
Draft Specifications for Packaged Butter Special Notice · Agricultural Marketing Service
(margarine, bulk, pounds, 30 LB case) Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Lompoc (BOP) · 15B61722Q00000003_33
(margarine, 5 gram, reddies, each) Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Lompoc (BOP)
(margarine, bulk, pounds, 30 LB case) Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Lompoc (BOP) · 15B61722Q00000001_15
15B50221Q00000004 2ND QTR FY2021 quarterly cheese / dairy Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP) · 15B50221Q00000004
15B50221Q00000004 2ND QTR FY2021 quarterly cheese / dairy Pre-Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP) · 15B50221Q00000004
4th Qtr. FY 2020 Dairy/Cheese Items Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP) · 15B50220Q00000022
4th Qtr. FY 2020 Dairy/Cheese Items Pre-Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP) · 15B50220Q00000022
2ND QTR FY2019 dairy items Pre-Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Beaumont (BOP)
Butter for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs Award Notice · Washington Office (AMS)
Packaged Butter for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs Award Notice · Washington Office (AMS)
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Definition

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing creamery butter from milk and/or processed milk products.

Illustrative examples

  • Anhydrous butterfat manufacturing
  • Butter manufacturing
  • Butter, creamery and whey, manufacturing
  • Creamery butter manufacturing
  • Whey butter manufacturing

Quick answers

What is NAICS 311512?

NAICS 311512 is Creamery Butter Manufacturing, a national industry in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.

What is the NAICS code for butter manufacturing?

The NAICS code for butter manufacturing is 311512, Creamery Butter Manufacturing.

What is the NAICS code for whey butter manufacturing?

The NAICS code for whey butter manufacturing is 311512, Creamery Butter Manufacturing.

What is the NAICS code for creamery butter manufacturing?

The NAICS code for creamery butter manufacturing is 311512, Creamery Butter Manufacturing.

How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 311512?

Federal contracts under NAICS 311512 obligated $1,098,657 in fiscal year 2025 and $74,955,573 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 311512?

The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 311512 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are California Dairies Inc. ($70,556,710), Darigold Inc. ($964,440) and AMS Consultant ($110,906).

Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 311512?

The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 311512 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Agriculture ($71,521,150) and Department of Justice ($276,851).

Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 311512?

The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 311512 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8910 Dairy Foods and Eggs.

Where is the work under NAICS 311512 performed?

By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 311512 over the last 12 months are Idaho ($964,440), California ($198,324) and Arkansas ($60,181).

What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 311512?

The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 311512 is Buttery Spread and Butter for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs, award notice from Agricultural Marketing Service, posted September 23, 2026.

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