NAICS 3116: Animal Slaughtering and Processing
Industry group
Code facts
- Part of
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31-33
- 311
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31-33
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 919 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $1,084,115,418 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $808,206 |
| FY2026 | $1,035,233,157 |
| FY2025 | $1,084,115,418 |
| FY2024 | $1,291,568,991 |
| FY2023 | $1,241,489,790 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyson Foods Inc. | $180,037,886 | |
| 2 | Central Valley Meat Co., Inc. | $93,376,824 | |
| 3 | Caviness Beef Packers, LIMITED | $71,526,800 | |
| 4 | Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc. | $58,614,109 | |
| 5 | Cherry Meat Packers, Inc. | $55,943,120 | |
| 6 | Gold Creek Foods, LLC | $54,453,060 | |
| 7 | American Beef Packers, Inc. | $48,113,887 | |
| 8 | Crider, Inc. | $40,053,327 | |
| 9 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation | $38,629,232 | |
| 10 | Schenk Packing Co., Inc. | $36,512,958 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 3116 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Agriculture | $996,907,284 | |
| 2 | Defense Logistics Agency | $30,381,429 | |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $8,489,669 | |
| 4 | Department of the Interior | $151,661 | |
| 5 | Defense Commissary Agency | $111,320 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8905 Meat, Poultry, and Fish | $1,004,856,263 | |
| 2 | 8940 Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations | $26,445,207 | |
| 3 | 8970 Composite Food Packages | $3,807,172 | |
| 4 | 8945 Food, Oils and Fats | $574,523 | |
| 5 | F022 Fish Hatchery Services | $140,287 | |
| 6 | 8915 Fruits and Vegetables | $129,050 | |
| 7 |
S205 Trash/ |
$111,320 | |
| 8 | 8910 Dairy Foods and Eggs | $87,913 | |
| 9 | F019 Other Wildlife Management Services | $63,749 | |
| 10 | 4110 Refrigeration Equipment | $20,899 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $199,579,469 | |
| 2 | Illinois | $168,769,287 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $146,264,780 | |
| 4 | Georgia | $108,970,366 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $85,675,824 | |
| 6 | Texas | $79,876,173 | |
| 7 | Ohio | $51,165,280 | |
| 8 | South Carolina | $36,778,847 | |
| 9 | Washington | $36,512,958 | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $25,721,610 | |
| 11 | North Carolina | $23,950,167 | |
| 12 | Kansas | $14,100,457 | |
| 13 | Virginia | $11,656,660 | |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $8,866,963 | |
| 15 | Arkansas | $7,849,500 | |
| 16 | Colorado | $7,735,200 | |
| 17 | Iowa | $6,839,108 | |
| 18 | Alabama | $6,760,905 | |
| 19 | Nebraska | $3,939,485 | |
| 20 | Florida | $1,938,225 | |
| 21 | Mississippi | $1,502,602 | |
| 22 | Oregon | $761,557 | |
| 23 | New York | $305,806 | |
| 24 | Michigan | $170,005 | |
| 25 | Tennessee | $157,876 | |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $85,175 | |
| 27 | West Virginia | $66,173 | |
| 28 | Hawaii | $63,320 | |
| 29 | Kentucky | $28,215 | |
| 30 | Wyoming | $24,999 | |
| 31 | Arizona | $18,900 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 3116 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Codes under 3116
| NAICS code |
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| 31161 Animal Slaughtering and Processing |
Quick answers
What is NAICS 3116?
NAICS 3116 is Animal Slaughtering and Processing, an industry group in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.
What codes are under NAICS 3116?
NAICS 3116 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 31161 Animal Slaughtering and Processing.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 3116?
Federal contracts under NAICS 3116 obligated $1,084,115,418 in fiscal year 2025 and $4,653,215,562 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 3116?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 3116 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Tyson Foods Inc. ($180,037,886); Central Valley Meat Co., Inc. ($93,376,824); and Caviness Beef Packers, LIMITED ($71,526,800).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 3116?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 3116 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Agriculture ($996,907,284), Defense Logistics Agency ($30,381,429) and Department of Justice ($8,489,669).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 3116?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 3116 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8905 Meat, Poultry, and Fish; 8940 Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations; and 8970 Composite Food Packages.
Where is the work under NAICS 3116 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 3116 over the last 12 months are California ($199,579,469), Illinois ($168,769,287) and Pennsylvania ($146,264,780).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 3116?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 3116 is Deer Carcass Processing Illinois, solicitation from Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services (APHIS), posted October 6, 2026.
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