Food Service Contractors — NAICS 722310
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 722310 (Food Service Contractors). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 722310
Food Service Contractors. This industry falls under the Accommodation and Food Services sector (NAICS codes beginning with 72).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 722310 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the food service contractors space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 722310 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 722310, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for food service contractors 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 722310 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the food service contractors market has seen 5,757 contract awards totaling $3.7B in value. The median contract size is $61K, with approximately 160 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
5,757
Total Value
$3.7B
Median Contract
$61K
Competitors
482
Contract value distribution
2,484 small business awards ($563.6M total value,$69K median)
482 companies compete for NAICS 722310 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 722310 (Food Service Contractors), 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 722310.
Recent NAICS 722310 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Justice is procuring food services for the FBI Headquarters. The contract will require the provision of meals and catering services to support the operational needs of the FBI, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
The U.S. Army Installation Management Command is seeking to establish a firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity contract for the operation of Campus Style Dining Venues at Fort Wainwright and other Garrisons in Alaska. The contract will involve financing, designing, building, renovating, operating, and maintaining dining facilities, with specific provisions for concession contracts that allow the contractor to provide services to authorized patrons.
The Department of the Army is procuring services for the Campus Style Dining Venue Initiative, Tranche II, which aims to enhance dining options on military installations. Key requirements include the design and implementation of a dining facility that meets the needs of service members and their families.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is procuring food services for its headquarters. Key requirements include the provision of meals and catering services to support the agency's operational needs.
The Department of the Army is procuring services for the Campus Style Dining Venue Initiative, Tranche II in Hawaii. This initiative aims to enhance dining facilities and services for military personnel and their families, focusing on quality and efficiency in food service operations.
The Department of Defense is procuring catering services for the PALS Conference, which includes the preparation, delivery, setup, and cleanup of meals for 300 participants over several days. Key requirements include providing catered lunches, individually packaged to-go lunches, and breakfast snacks from June 16 to June 18, 2026.
The U.S. Army is procuring campus-style dining venue concession services at Fort Bliss, Texas, to provide food and beverage operations for military personnel and families, requiring full-service dining with menu diversity, compliance with nutritional standards, and adherence to Army installation regulations.
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