Tortilla Manufacturing

NAICS code 311830 (Tortilla Manufacturing) encompasses the production of various types of tortillas, primarily focusing on whole wheat frozen and shelf-stable varieties. These tortillas are predominantly manufactured for domestic food assistance programs, government nutrition initiatives, and military subsistence requirements. The products typically include 8-inch whole wheat tortillas packaged in various configurations, such as 12-count or 24-count containers, with weights ranging from 1 to 24 pounds per case.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code are consistently issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service and the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence. Contract values range from approximately $70,000 to $1.1 million, with performance periods typically spanning 3-6 months. Frequently awarded entities include Wisoman Foods Inc., Chef Minute Meals Inc., Tortilla King LLC (Mama Lupe's), and Catallia Mexican Foods LLC. Most contracts are firm fixed-price and either have no set-aside or are designated as total small business set-asides. Performance locations are primarily in California, Tennessee, Minnesota, Kansas, and other states with food manufacturing capabilities.

The most recent federal contract opportunity (Solicitation Number 12-3J14-25-B-0040) is a USDA Agricultural Marketing Service solicitation for whole wheat tortillas to be used in domestic food assistance programs. The opportunity indicates deliveries will occur between January and March 2025, with offers due by November 14, 2024. The solicitation will be available electronically through the USDA's Web Based Supply Chain Management system, with a total small business set-aside. Contractors must meet specific vendor qualification requirements and provide tortillas to be delivered to various U.S. locations on an FOB origin basis.