Fruit and Vegetable Canning: NAICS 311421
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 311421 (Fruit and Vegetable Canning). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 311421
Fruit and Vegetable Canning. This industry falls under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 31).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 311421 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the fruit and vegetable canning space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 311421 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 311421, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for fruit and vegetable canning 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.
FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov daily and can automatically match you with new opportunities under NAICS 311421. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.
NAICS 311421 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the fruit and vegetable canning market has seen 2,049 contract awards totaling $2.8B in value. The median contract size is $307K, with approximately 57 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
2,049
Total Value
$2.8B
Median Contract
$307K
Competitors
84
Contract value distribution
1,166 small business awards ($1.6B total value,$303K median)
84 companies compete for NAICS 311421 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 311421 (Fruit and Vegetable Canning), 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 311421.
Recent NAICS 311421 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Agriculture is procuring canned dried beans in brine for use in domestic food assistance programs. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, with offers being requested through an invitation for bid. The solicitation is prepared in accordance with part 12 for commercial products or services.
The Department of Agriculture is procuring canned vegetable products for use in domestic food programs. The procurement is aimed at supporting various food assistance initiatives, with specific requirements for the types and quantities of canned vegetables to be supplied.
The Department of Agriculture is procuring canned tomato products for use in domestic food assistance programs. This is an invitation for bid set aside for small business concerns.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is procuring canned and dried beans for use in domestic food assistance programs to support nutrition for low-income populations, requiring compliance with federal food safety and nutritional standards and delivery to designated distribution centers nationwide.
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