NAICS 325315 (Compost Manufacturing) encompasses the production and processing of organic waste materials into compost and related soil amendment products. The category includes manufacturers who transform food waste, agricultural residues, and other organic materials into nutrient-rich soil mediums through biological decomposition processes. Products range from pre-mixed soil mediums to specialized composting equipment and services that support waste reduction and agricultural sustainability efforts.
Federal Contract Awards in this NAICS code demonstrate diverse applications, with contract values ranging from $2,016 to $68,824 and performance periods typically spanning several months. Notable funding agencies include the Department of Veterans Affairs, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of State, and U.S. Department of Agriculture. Awards frequently involve soil medium delivery, composting equipment procurement, and waste management services. Many contracts are set aside for small businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and minority-owned enterprises. Contractors like Walking Point Farms LLC, Sterileco LLC, and Bennett Compost Inc. have received multiple awards, with performance locations spanning domestic sites and international regions like Zimbabwe.
Recent federal contract opportunities focus on specialized composting services and waste management solutions. The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons seeks a vendor to purchase dehydrated food waste by-product from a federal correctional facility, while the Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Bragg is researching maintenance services for nine liquid food composters. These opportunities demonstrate emerging governmental interest in sustainable waste management, circular economy principles, and innovative approaches to organic waste processing across military, correctional, and administrative facilities.