Meat Processed from Carcasses

Code 311612
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NAICS Category 311612 encompasses the meat processing industry, specifically focusing on the processing of meat obtained from carcasses. This category involves the transformation of raw animal carcasses into various meat products such as ground beef, beef patties, roasts, chicken breasts, fish fillets, pork roasts, and turkey products. The work typically involves cutting, trimming, and preparing meat for institutional, commercial, and retail distribution, with a strong emphasis on food safety, quality control, and precise product specifications.

Federal Contract Awards under this NAICS code are predominantly issued by the Department of Justice's Bureau of Prisons for food service requirements across multiple correctional facilities nationwide. The awards consistently range from $10,000 to $250,000, with contract durations typically spanning one fiscal quarter (approximately three months). Frequently awarded entities include small businesses like Pueblo Trading Co Inc., Mullen Marketing LLC, Advanced Commodities Inc., and North Star Imports LLC. These contracts are almost exclusively set aside for small businesses, with most being total small business set-asides under NAICS code 311612. Performance locations primarily include federal correctional institutions in states such as Texas, North Carolina, Indiana, and Oregon.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities within this category continue to focus on quarterly meat product procurements for federal correctional facilities. The solicitations request specific meat products including ground beef, beef patties, chicken breasts, fish fillets, and pork roasts, with precise quantity requirements. Most opportunities are issued by the Bureau of Prisons and are designated as 100% small business set-asides. Typical solicitations include detailed delivery specifications, temperature control requirements, and evaluation criteria that prioritize past performance and price. Performance locations remain consistent with recent awards, primarily targeting correctional facilities in Texas, North Carolina, Indiana, and Kentucky.

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