Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS 333111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing encompasses the production of specialized agricultural machinery and equipment used for cultivation, planting, harvesting, and land management. These products include tractors, combines, harvesters, seeders, tillage equipment, mowers, and related attachments designed to support agricultural and land maintenance operations. The equipment is engineered to improve efficiency, precision, and productivity in farming, research, and land management contexts.

Recent federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate a diverse range of procurement activities across multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Agriculture, Department of the Interior, and Department of Defense. Awards typically range from $10,000 to $500,000, with most contracts being firm-fixed-price purchases of specific equipment. Frequent awardees include John Deere, Deere & Company, Almaco, and various small business contractors. Commonly used set-aside categories include Total Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises. Delivery locations span multiple states, with significant concentrations in agricultural research facilities, national wildlife refuges, and military installations.

Federal contract opportunities in this category primarily seek specialized agricultural and land management equipment, including tractors, mowers, brush cutters, seed drills, harvesters, and related implements. Key soliciting agencies include the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, and various military installations. Recent opportunities have requested equipment for purposes such as agricultural research, wildlife refuge maintenance, land management, and military base operations. Most solicitations are set aside for small businesses, with evaluation criteria typically focusing on technical specifications, compliance with requirements, and lowest price technically acceptable methodologies. Performance locations are predominantly in agricultural research centers, national forests, wildlife refuges, and military bases across the United States.