Hay Farming — NAICS 111940
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 111940 (Hay Farming). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 111940
Hay Farming. This industry falls under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector (NAICS codes beginning with 11).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 111940 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the hay farming space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 111940 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 111940, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for hay farming work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.
If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.
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NAICS 111940 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the hay farming market has seen 147 contract awards totaling $19.4M in value. The median contract size is $56K, with approximately 4 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
147
Total Value
$19.4M
Median Contract
$56K
Competitors
51
Contract value distribution
137 small business awards ($18.5M total value,$52K median)
51 companies compete for NAICS 111940 contracts
See who's winning, their award values, and where you fit in the market
Explore CompetitorsSize Standards
The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 111940 (Hay Farming), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.
Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 111940.
Recent NAICS 111940 Opportunities
View all →The Department of the Interior is procuring California Certified Weed-Free alfalfa hay for Yosemite National Park. This requirement is set aside for small businesses and will result in a single firm-fixed-price contract. Offers will be evaluated based on price, technical factors, and past performance.
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