Fluid Milk Manufacturing — NAICS 311511
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 311511 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 311511
Fluid Milk Manufacturing. This industry falls under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 31).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 311511 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the fluid milk 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 311511 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 311511, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for fluid milk 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.
FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov daily and can automatically match you with new opportunities under NAICS 311511. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.
NAICS 311511 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the fluid milk manufacturing market has seen 22,643 contract awards totaling $193.4M in value. The median contract size is $385, with approximately 629 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
22,643
Total Value
$193.4M
Median Contract
$385
Competitors
123
Contract value distribution
12,335 small business awards ($82.1M total value,$389 median)
123 companies compete for NAICS 311511 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 311511 (Fluid Milk 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 311511.
Recent NAICS 311511 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Justice is procuring milk for the Federal Medical Center in Fort Worth. The key requirements include the provision of various types of milk in specified quantities and adherence to quality standards.
The Department of Justice is procuring milk products for the Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana for the third quarter of FY2026. The contract will be awarded to one responsible offeror based on price and past performance, with price being the more heavily weighted factor. The solicitation is expected to be released on February 5, 2026, and quotes are due by February 20, 2026.
The Department of Justice is procuring milk for the 4th quarter of FY-2026 for the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. This requirement is a 100% small-business set-aside, and the contract type is Firm-Fixed Price, with deliveries starting on July 1, 2026. Interested vendors must be registered with SAM and are encouraged to submit their quotes by June 7, 2026.
The Federal Prison System/Bureau of Prisons is procuring dairy products for FMC Lexington in the fourth quarter of FY26. Key requirements include delivery to a specific location and adherence to quality standards.
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