Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing

NAICS Code 311520, Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing, encompasses the production and manufacturing of frozen dessert products and related commercial food service equipment. This category specifically focuses on the fabrication of ice cream, soft serve machines, and ancillary food preparation equipment used in commercial and institutional settings. The manufacturing scope includes both the production of frozen dessert products and the specialized machinery required for their preparation and service.

The federal contract awards within this NAICS category demonstrate a focused procurement strategy targeting commercial food service equipment for military dining facilities. The U.S. Army Sustainment Command and Department of the Army Materiel Command have awarded multiple purchase orders, typically in the $24,000 to $40,500 range, for specific equipment like soft serve ice cream machines and food preparation appliances. Fem Food Equipment Marketing GMBH, a German company, has been a recurring contractor, with awards primarily supporting U.S. military installations in Germany. The contract awards predominantly utilize firm fixed-price purchase orders with no specific small business set-aside requirements, though one contract (36C25022P1941) was designated as a total small business procurement.

The available contract data does not include specific federal contract opportunities for this NAICS code. The existing awards suggest ongoing procurement needs for commercial food service equipment, particularly for military dining facilities, with a geographic focus on overseas U.S. military installations. Future opportunities are likely to continue focusing on specialized food preparation equipment for institutional food service settings, with an emphasis on military dining and support infrastructure.