Specialty Canning — NAICS 311422

Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 311422 (Specialty Canning). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.

2
Active Now
$1.3M
Median Contract
~2
Awards / Month
7
Competitors
28%
Small Business

About NAICS 311422

Specialty Canning. This industry falls under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 31).

Federal agencies use NAICS code 311422 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the specialty 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 311422 in Federal Contracting

To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 311422, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for specialty 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 311422. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.

NAICS 311422 Market Intelligence

Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the specialty canning market has seen 61 contract awards totaling $193.9M in value. The median contract size is $1.3M, with approximately 2 new awards per month.

Total Awards (3yr)

61

Total Value

$193.9M

Median Contract

$1.3M

Competitors

7

Contract value distribution

$58K$1.3M median$6.3M
Small business set-aside rate28% of awards

17 small business awards ($20.7M total value,$499K median)

7 companies compete for NAICS 311422 contracts

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Size Standards

The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 311422 (Specialty 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 311422.

Recent NAICS 311422 Opportunities

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est. $220K – $3.2MDUE IN 18 DAYSBid now
Wet pack fruit as part of the Rations National Contract
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

The Defense Logistics Agency is procuring wet pack fruit as part of the Rations National Contract. This contract aims to supply food items for military personnel, ensuring quality and compliance with nutritional standards.

est. $1.2M – $3.2MDUE IN 18 DAYSBid now
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

The Defense Logistics Agency is procuring wet pack fruit rations to support military meal programs, requiring compliance with military nutrition standards, shelf-stable packaging, and consistent supply chain reliability across global deployment locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 311422?
NAICS code 311422 represents "Specialty Canning" in the North American Industry Classification System. Specialty Canning. This code is used by federal agencies on SAM.gov to classify contract opportunities so businesses in the specialty canning industry can find relevant solicitations.
How many federal contracts use NAICS 311422?
There are currently 2 active federal contract opportunities on SAM.gov that use NAICS code 311422 (Specialty Canning). Over the past 3 years, there have been 61 awards totaling $193.9M, with a median contract value of $1.3M. Approximately 2 new contracts are awarded each month in this NAICS code. FedOverwatch tracks these opportunities in real time so you never miss a relevant contract.
How to find contracts for NAICS 311422?
You can find federal contracts for NAICS 311422 by searching SAM.gov directly, or by using FedOverwatch to get automatic matches. FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov continuously and alerts you when new specialty canning opportunities are posted that match your profile, certifications, and set-aside eligibility.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 311422?
The SBA assigns size standards to each NAICS code to determine whether a business qualifies as "small" for federal set-aside contracts. Size standards for NAICS 311422 (Specialty Canning) are based on either annual revenue or number of employees, depending on the industry. Check the SBA's size standards table at sba.gov for the most current thresholds for this code.

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