Broilers and Other Meat Type Chicken Production

NAICS 112320 – Broilers and Other Meat Type Chicken Production encompasses the commercial raising of chickens specifically bred for meat production, including hatchery operations, feed management, flock health monitoring, and harvesting of broilers for human consumption. This sector supports federal food supply chains by providing a consistent, high-volume source of poultry protein to institutions such as military dining facilities, federal correctional institutions, and nutrition assistance programs under the USDA. Operations in this NAICS require strict adherence to animal welfare standards, biosecurity protocols, and USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service regulations. While primarily a commercial agricultural activity, its integration into federal procurement reflects the government’s reliance on domestic, scalable food production systems to meet operational and humanitarian needs. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code, indicating limited or no direct federal contract awards to poultry producers under this classification. This suggests that most broiler production is procured indirectly through food service contractors or wholesale distributors rather than through direct prime contracts to farms or hatcheries. No agency data is available, reflecting a lack of publicly identifiable direct procurement activity under this specific code. Demand is likely fulfilled through broader food service contracts awarded under NAICS codes such as 115210 (Agricultural Services) or 311615 (Poultry Processing), with agencies like the Department of Defense, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Justice as potential end users. The competitive landscape is characterized by vertically integrated agribusinesses that operate at scale, though direct federal contracting opportunities are sparse. Opportunities for contractors may arise through subcontracting to large food service providers or by qualifying as certified small businesses supplying poultry to federal meal programs. Procurement trends indicate a growing preference for locally sourced, traceable protein, creating niche openings for producers with certified humane, antibiotic-free, or organic credentials.