Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering — NAICS 311611
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 311611 (Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 311611
Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering. This industry falls under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 31).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 311611 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the animal (except poultry) slaughtering space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 311611 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 311611, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for animal (except poultry) slaughtering 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 311611. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.
NAICS 311611 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the animal (except poultry) slaughtering market has seen 2,067 contract awards totaling $1.9B in value. The median contract size is $16K, with approximately 57 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
2,067
Total Value
$1.9B
Median Contract
$16K
Competitors
71
Contract value distribution
1,799 small business awards ($1.2B total value,$9K median)
71 companies compete for NAICS 311611 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 311611 (Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering), 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 311611.
Recent NAICS 311611 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Agriculture is procuring bison products for use in domestic food assistance programs. The procurement is aimed at supporting food assistance initiatives, with specific requirements related to the quality and sourcing of bison meat. Key contacts for this opportunity include Kevin Day and Carrie Meyers from the Agricultural Marketing Service.
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