Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing — NAICS 311423
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 311423 (Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 311423
Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing. This industry falls under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 31).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 311423 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the dried and dehydrated food manufacturing space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 311423 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 311423, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for dried and dehydrated food manufacturing 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 311423 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the dried and dehydrated food manufacturing market has seen 245 contract awards totaling $436.5M in value. The median contract size is $546K, with approximately 7 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
245
Total Value
$436.5M
Median Contract
$546K
Competitors
56
Contract value distribution
224 small business awards ($411.0M total value,$519K median)
56 companies compete for NAICS 311423 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 311423 (Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing), 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 311423.
Recent NAICS 311423 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Defense is procuring UGR-M dehydrated items for troop support subsistence. Key requirements include providing dehydrated food specialty preparations.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is procuring dried fruit products for federal nutrition programs, requiring compliance with USDA food safety and quality standards, consistent packaging, and delivery to designated distribution centers across the continental United States.
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