NAICS 111411: Mushroom Production
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing mushrooms under cover in mines underground, or in other controlled environments. Show more
NAICS 111411 – Mushroom Production encompasses the commercial cultivation and harvesting of edible and medicinal fungi, including species such as Agaricus bisporus (button mushrooms), shiitake, oyster, and maitake. This sector involves controlled-environment agriculture using substrate-based growing systems, sterilization protocols, climate regulation, and post-harvest handling to meet food safety and quality standards.
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Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 111411.
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NAICS 111411 – Mushroom Production encompasses the commercial cultivation and harvesting of edible and medicinal fungi, including species such as Agaricus bisporus (button mushrooms), shiitake, oyster, and maitake. This sector involves controlled-environment agriculture using substrate-based growing...
NAICS 111411 – Mushroom Production encompasses the commercial cultivation and harvesting of edible and medicinal fungi, including species such as Agaricus bisporus (button mushrooms), shiitake, oyster, and maitake. This sector involves controlled-environment agriculture using substrate-based growing systems, sterilization protocols, climate regulation, and post-harvest handling to meet food safety and quality standards. While primarily a commercial agricultural activity, mushroom production intersects with federal procurement through agencies supporting nutrition programs, research initiatives, and institutional food services. Government demand arises from federal facilities, military dining halls, and health-focused nutrition initiatives requiring locally sourced, high-nutrient food products. The production process demands specialized expertise in mycology, biocontainment, and sustainable substrate management, positioning it as a niche but technically sophisticated segment within the broader federal food and agriculture supply chain. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code, indicating limited or no recorded federal contract awards to private entities specifically for mushroom production under this classification. This suggests the sector is either underrepresented in federal procurement or primarily served through non-contractual channels such as direct purchases or USDA-supported programs. No agency data is available, reflecting a lack of identifiable federal procurement activity concentrated under this code. Potential demand may exist indirectly through the Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, or General Services Administration for institutional food service contracts, but no clear pattern of agency spending has been detected. The competitive landscape remains sparse, with few contractors actively pursuing federal contracts in mushroom production. Opportunities may exist for small agricultural businesses or specialty food producers seeking to enter federal supply chains through GSA Schedule programs or small business set-asides in nutrition-focused procurements. Growth potential lies in aligning with federal sustainability and local food sourcing mandates, particularly as agencies prioritize resilient, low-impact food systems.
Small Business Size Standard
The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 111411 work as a small business.
The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.
13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 111411, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.
| Industry Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
111411This Code Mushroom Production | Not enough reported data | — | — | — | 563% of 8 |
11141NAICS Industry | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 65% | 4884% of 57 | |
1114Industry Group Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 53% | 1,99289% of 2,235 | |
111Subsector | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 60% | 15,18259% of 25,943 | |
11Sector Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 55% | 225,74883% of 270,521 |
Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.
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