NAICS 111422: Floriculture Production
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing and/or producing floriculture products (e.g., cut flowers and roses, cut cultivated greens, potted flowering and foliage plants, and flower seeds) under cover and in open fields. Cross-References.Show more
NAICS 111422 – Floriculture Production encompasses the cultivation of ornamental plants, flowering and foliage plants, potted plants, and cut flowers grown in controlled environments such as greenhouses, nurseries, and hydroponic systems. This sector supports federal landscaping, horticultural therapy programs, ceremonial floral arrangements for military and diplomatic events, and botanical displays at federal facilities, including national parks, veterans’ hospitals, and embassy compounds.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 111422.
AI Industry Description
NAICS 111422 – Floriculture Production encompasses the cultivation of ornamental plants, flowering and foliage plants, potted plants, and cut flowers grown in controlled environments such as greenhouses, nurseries, and hydroponic systems. This sector supports federal landscaping, horticultural thera...
NAICS 111422 – Floriculture Production encompasses the cultivation of ornamental plants, flowering and foliage plants, potted plants, and cut flowers grown in controlled environments such as greenhouses, nurseries, and hydroponic systems. This sector supports federal landscaping, horticultural therapy programs, ceremonial floral arrangements for military and diplomatic events, and botanical displays at federal facilities, including national parks, veterans’ hospitals, and embassy compounds. While primarily a commercial agricultural activity, its integration into federal grounds management, environmental restoration, and wellness initiatives creates niche procurement opportunities aligned with sustainability and beautification mandates under the Federal Green Challenge and Executive Order on Climate Resilience. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code, indicating limited visibility of prime contractors or specialized vendors in federal award records. The competitive landscape appears fragmented, with potential participation from small businesses, local nurseries, and regional horticultural suppliers rather than large defense or infrastructure primes. No agency data is available, suggesting procurement is decentralized or embedded within broader facilities management, parks and recreation, or VA wellness contracts rather than tracked as a distinct line item. Demand likely stems from the General Services Administration, Department of the Interior, Department of Veterans Affairs, and U.S. Botanic Garden programs focused on landscape enhancement and therapeutic horticulture. The market context reflects low opportunity density due to the absence of centralized contracting mechanisms and the prevalence of local or ad hoc procurement. Contractors with certified nursery credentials, greenhouse infrastructure, and experience in federal landscaping compliance stand to gain by aligning with GSA Schedule 541 or partnering with facilities management contractors. Trends point to growing interest in native species, pollinator-friendly plantings, and low-water horticulture in federal green infrastructure projects.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 111422, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| FARM ENTERPRISES INC | $500K | 1 |
| MILLBORN SEEDS INC | $108K | 5 |
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | $36K | 1 |
| PAWNEE BUTTES SEED, INC. | $15K | 1 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 111422.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 111422, 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. · 483 reported awards
Median Bidders
1
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
70%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
0%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
91% of 533 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
111422This Code Floriculture Production | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 70% | 48391% of 533 | |
11142NAICS Industry | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 53% | 1,94189% of 2,174 | |
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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