01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 311611 Animal (Except Poultry) Slaughtering Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 311611
Federal contract activity classified under Animal (Except Poultry) Slaughtering across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 311611 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 311611 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$637.78M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $623.72M | 810 | 69 | 6 | — |
| FY 2021 | $593.76M | 842 | 67 | 3 | −4.8% |
| FY 2022 | $530.64M | 890 | 60 | 6 | −10.6% |
| FY 2023 | $768.73M | 938 | 62 | 4 | +44.9% |
| FY 2024 | $610.08M | 1,293 | 65 | 4 | −20.6% |
| FY 2025 | $545.69M | 1,762 | 75 | 4 | −10.6% |
| FY 2026 | $637.78M | 828 | 58 | 5 | +16.9% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE | 12K2 | $4.27B | 3,665 | 62 | 99.1% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $21.80M | 2,600 | 1 | 0.5% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $15.17M | 927 | 50 | 0.4% |
| ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE | 12K3 | $2.84M | 163 | 4 | 0.1% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $38.9K | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $25.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $14.8K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | 12H2 | -$15.7K | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 311611?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDA AMS 3J14 | 123J14 | AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE | $4.27B | 3,665 | 62 | 99.1% |
| DLA TROOP SUPPORT | SPE3S1 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $21.80M | 2,600 | 1 | 0.5% |
| FCC BEAUMONT | 15B502 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $7.87M | 313 | 36 | 0.2% |
| MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN | 126395 | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE | $2.84M | 163 | 4 | 0.1% |
| FCI EL RENO | 15B507 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $2.07M | 171 | 22 | 0.0% |
| FCI ATLANTA | 15B301 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $831.0K | 73 | 15 | 0.0% |
| FCC POLLOCK | 15B519 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $771.5K | 54 | 9 | 0.0% |
| USP BIG SANDY | 15B118 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $648.2K | 62 | 13 | 0.0% |
| FCC FLORENCE | 15B406 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $415.8K | 17 | 7 | 0.0% |
| FCC OAKDALE | 15B518 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $379.0K | 46 | 14 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 311611 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAVINESS BEEF PACKERS, LTD. | $495.57M | 306 | 1 | 11.5% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| CHERRY MEAT PACKERS, INC. | $466.22M | 222 | 1 | 10.8% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| LAKESIDE FOODS, INC. | $387.86M | 202 | 1 | 9.0% | Sep 8, 2026 |
| CENTRAL VALLEY MEAT CO INC | $347.96M | 125 | 1 | 8.1% | Sep 22, 2026 |
| GOODMAN FOOD PRODUCTS | $314.79M | 207 | 1 | 7.3% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| AMERICAN BEEF PACKERS, INC. | $291.31M | 171 | 1 | 6.8% | Aug 28, 2026 |
| MISTICA FOODS, LLC | $198.63M | 180 | 1 | 4.6% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| JANCORP LLC | $190.50M | 183 | 1 | 4.4% | Sep 22, 2026 |
| JBS USA FOOD COMPANY | $189.13M | 211 | 1 | 4.4% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| CRIDER, INC. | $144.14M | 107 | 1 | 3.3% | Sep 14, 2026 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 311611?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8905 | MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH | $4.28B | 4,479 | 109 | 99.4% |
| 8970 | COMPOSITE FOOD PACKAGES | $21.83M | 2,602 | 2 | 0.5% |
| F108 | ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION | $2.71M | 141 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 8945 | FOOD, OILS AND FATS | $1.13M | 90 | 20 | 0.0% |
| 8910 | DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS | $279.3K | 22 | 8 | 0.0% |
| F115 | ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AND LEGAL SUPPORT | $261.8K | 15 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 8820 | LIVE ANIMALS, NOT RAISED FOR FOOD | $51.4K | 4 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 8920 | BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS | $26.0K | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
| F019 | NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT | $25.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | -$49.9K | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 311611?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $3.93B | 3,443 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $366.61M | 2,827 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $18.21M | 1,093 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 311611?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $4.31B market as addressable.