01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 311615 Poultry Processing Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 311615
Federal contract activity classified under Poultry Processing across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 311615 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 311615 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $610.88M | 483 | 69 | 6 | — |
| FY 2021 | $305.73M | 385 | 64 | 5 | −50.0% |
| FY 2022 | $555.96M | 585 | 67 | 3 | +81.8% |
| FY 2023 | $456.17M | 507 | 57 | 4 | −17.9% |
| FY 2024 | $660.20M | 661 | 63 | 3 | +44.7% |
| FY 2025 | $526.35M | 914 | 56 | 3 | −20.3% |
| FY 2026 | $540.02M | 432 | 42 | 3 | +2.6% |
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 | $3.64B | 2,969 | 38 | 99.5% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $13.71M | 916 | 60 | 0.4% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $3.86M | 10 | 1 | 0.1% |
| ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE | 12K3 | $137.1K | 67 | 8 | 0.0% |
| FARM SERVICE AGENCY | 12D2 | $14.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | 12H2 | $7.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTER | 12D0 | $3.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE | 7527 | -$8.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 311615?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDA AMS 3J14 | 123J14 | AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE | $3.64B | 2,969 | 38 | 99.5% |
| DLA TROOP SUPPORT | SPE3S1 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $3.86M | 10 | 1 | 0.1% |
| FMC BUTNER | 15B106 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $2.85M | 158 | 26 | 0.1% |
| FCC BEAUMONT | 15B502 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $2.43M | 131 | 23 | 0.1% |
| FCC POLLOCK | 15B519 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $2.39M | 118 | 18 | 0.1% |
| FCC FORREST CITY | 15B508 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $1.26M | 77 | 12 | 0.0% |
| FCI EDGEFIELD | 15B303 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $604.1K | 63 | 18 | 0.0% |
| FCI LORETTO | 15B208 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $376.4K | 28 | 8 | 0.0% |
| USP TERRE HAUTE | 15B418 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $330.3K | 26 | 12 | 0.0% |
| FCI MIAMI | 15B309 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $270.6K | 16 | 9 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 311615 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYSON FOODS INC. | $1.42B | 733 | 1 | 38.8% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE INC | $459.48M | 234 | 1 | 12.6% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| JTM PROVISIONS CO INC | $290.38M | 342 | 1 | 7.9% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| CRIDER, INC. | $264.57M | 307 | 1 | 7.2% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION | $257.06M | 184 | 1 | 7.0% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| GOLD CREEK FOODS, LLC | $202.55M | 74 | 1 | 5.5% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| RICH CHICKS, LLC | $116.27M | 74 | 1 | 3.2% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| AMERIQUAL GROUP, LLC | $75.23M | 55 | 1 | 2.1% | Aug 19, 2025 |
| O K FOODS INC | $65.13M | 78 | 1 | 1.8% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION | $61.99M | 96 | 1 | 1.7% | Sep 16, 2026 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 311615?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8905 | MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH | $3.64B | 3,780 | 92 | 99.6% |
| 8915 | FRUITS AND VEGETABLES | $8.98M | 13 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 8940 | SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS AND FOOD SPECIALTY PREPARATIONS | $3.85M | 12 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 8945 | FOOD, OILS AND FATS | $857.9K | 72 | 22 | 0.0% |
| 8910 | DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS | $341.1K | 18 | 5 | 0.0% |
| S203 | HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD | $119.8K | 58 | 8 | 0.0% |
| F110 | ENVIRON SYS PROTECT- DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRON IMPACT STMTS/ASSESSMENTS, TECH ANALYSIS/ENVIRON AUDITS | $18.3K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| AH22 | NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT R&D SERVICES; CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT; APPLIED RESEARCH | $17.3K | 9 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 8920 | BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS | $15.6K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| H988 | OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- LIVE ANIMALS | $7.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 311615?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $3.27B | 2,437 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $13.73M | 921 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $369.23M | 609 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 311615?
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 $3.66B market as addressable.