NAICS 111419: Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing food crops (except mushrooms) under glass or protective cover. Illustrative Examples: Alfalfa sprout farming, grown under cover Melon farming, grown under cover Vegetable farming, grown under cover Hydroponic crop farming Fruit farming, grown under cover Cross-References.Show more
NAICS 111419 – Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover encompasses the controlled-environment agriculture of food crops not classified under more specific categories such as greenhouse vegetables or mushrooms. This includes the cultivation of herbs, specialty leafy greens, edible flowers, and other high-value crops within protected structures like hydroponic, aeroponic, or aquaponic systems.
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Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 111419.
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NAICS 111419 – Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover encompasses the controlled-environment agriculture of food crops not classified under more specific categories such as greenhouse vegetables or mushrooms. This includes the cultivation of herbs, specialty leafy greens, edible flowers, and other high-...
NAICS 111419 – Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover encompasses the controlled-environment agriculture of food crops not classified under more specific categories such as greenhouse vegetables or mushrooms. This includes the cultivation of herbs, specialty leafy greens, edible flowers, and other high-value crops within protected structures like hydroponic, aeroponic, or aquaponic systems. These operations rely on advanced horticultural technologies to optimize light, temperature, humidity, and nutrient delivery, often serving niche markets requiring year-round supply, pesticide-free yields, or proximity to urban centers. In government contracting, this NAICS may support agency food service programs, research initiatives at agricultural experiment stations, or resilience-focused food security projects within federal facilities. While not a dominant procurement category, it aligns with broader federal goals around sustainable food systems and local sourcing. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code, indicating limited or fragmented contracting activity. Potential participants may include small agricultural technology firms, specialty hydroponic growers, or research-focused entities with expertise in controlled-environment production systems. The competitive landscape appears sparse, with few large primes actively bidding and opportunities likely dominated by small businesses or startups with niche technical capabilities. No agency data is available, suggesting procurement is either highly decentralized or occurs infrequently. When present, demand may stem from the Department of Agriculture’s research divisions, the General Services Administration’s food service contracts for federal buildings, or defense installations pursuing on-site food production for morale, welfare, and readiness programs. The market context remains low-density, with few active solicitations and limited visibility into recurring procurement patterns. Opportunities exist for contractors with validated expertise in controlled-environment agriculture, particularly those capable of integrating automation, data-driven crop monitoring, or USDA-compliant food safety protocols. Growth may be tied to federal sustainability mandates and pilot programs promoting local food production on federal lands.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 111419, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 43 reported awards
Median Bidders
1
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
67%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
2%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
88% of 49 total awards
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
111419This Code Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 67% | 4388% of 49 | |
11141NAICS Industry | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 65% | 4884% of 57 | |
1114Industry Group Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 53% | 1,98989% of 2,231 | |
111Subsector | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 60% | 15,16959% of 25,929 | |
11Sector Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 55% | 224,64183% of 269,325 |
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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