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NAICS Code· 112410

NAICS 112410: Sheep Farming

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in raising sheep and lambs, or feeding lambs for fattening. The sheep or lambs may be raised for sale or wool production. Cross-References.Show more

NAICS 112410 – Sheep Farming encompasses the raising and management of sheep for wool, meat, and breeding stock, including pasture-based husbandry, flock health management, shearing, and feedlot operations. This sector supports federal procurement needs related to agricultural research, rural development, and food supply chain resilience, particularly through agencies focused on nutrition, land stewardship, and native grazing programs.

$58K
Total Obligations (12mo)
2
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
2
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-20.0%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 112410.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 112410 – Sheep Farming encompasses the raising and management of sheep for wool, meat, and breeding stock, including pasture-based husbandry, flock health management, shearing, and feedlot operations. This sector supports federal procurement needs related to agricultural research, rural develo...

NAICS 112410 – Sheep Farming encompasses the raising and management of sheep for wool, meat, and breeding stock, including pasture-based husbandry, flock health management, shearing, and feedlot operations. This sector supports federal procurement needs related to agricultural research, rural development, and food supply chain resilience, particularly through agencies focused on nutrition, land stewardship, and native grazing programs. While primarily a private-sector agricultural activity, government contracts in this space often fund conservation grazing initiatives, invasive species control using livestock, and research partnerships with land-grant universities or the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service. These contracts may involve service agreements for pasture management, ecological restoration using sheep, or supply of wool for military textiles and ceremonial uses. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code, indicating limited or fragmented commercial participation in federal contracting. When present, contractors are typically small family-owned operations, tribal enterprises, or niche agribusinesses specializing in sustainable livestock management rather than large primes. No agency data is available, suggesting procurement activity is sparse or dispersed across multiple departments, potentially including the Department of Agriculture, Department of the Interior, and U.S. Forest Service for grazing permits or ecological management contracts. The competitive landscape is highly localized and non-commercialized at the federal level, with low opportunity density and minimal bid competition. Contractors seeking entry should focus on partnerships with USDA conservation programs, Bureau of Land Management grazing allotments, or tribal land initiatives where sheep farming supports land rehabilitation and cultural preservation. Trends indicate growing interest in regenerative agriculture and carbon sequestration through managed grazing, creating emerging, though niche, avenues for federal engagement.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 112410 work as a small business.

$3.5M
Applies to the whole industry code

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.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 112410, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
STARCREEK LAND STEWARDS, INC.$30K1
K BAR LIVESTOCK LLC$28K1

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 112410.

Department Of The Interior1 award$30K
Department Of Defense1 award$28K

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 112410, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Usually Single-Bid

Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 124 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

82%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

0%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

124

76% of 163 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.

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 FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
112410This Code
Sheep Farming
Usually Single-Bid182%
12476% of 163
11241NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid182%
12476% of 163
1124Industry Group
Sheep and Goat Farming
Usually Single-Bid163%
49465% of 765
112Subsector
Fewer Bidders250%
14,18986% of 16,507
11Sector
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Usually Single-Bid155%
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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Industries similar to Sheep Farming, by shared sector, subsector, and industry group.

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NAICS code 112410 covers Sheep Farming. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in raising sheep and lambs, or feeding lambs for fattening. The sheep or lambs may be raised for sale or wool production. Cross-References.

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NAICS: 112410
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Aerial Capture & Survey ServicesThis subcontract for Aerial Capture and Survey Services supports the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in Wallowa County. The selected provider will perform helicopter surveys to locate Bighorn sheep, execute net-gun captures, and use sling-load equipment to transport animals to processing sites. All aircraft operations must adhere to FAR Part 135 standards, and the contractor is responsible for delivering captured and restrained sheep along with completed survey flight logs. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 112410 and was posted on September 16, 2026, with a response deadline of October 1, 2026. While the place of performance is listed in Salem, the operational scope focuses on wildlife management activities within Wallowa County.
ODFW

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26 days ago

CLOSED

11 days ago
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NAICS: 112410
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Federal
Travis AFB - Sheep Grazing Services
Solicitation # FA442726Q1121
The 60th Contracting Squadron at Travis Air Force Base has issued a solicitation for Sheep Grazing Services under solicitation number FA442726Q1121. This is a firm-fixed-price, total small business set-aside acquisition intended to manage vegetation across approximately 540 acres within eleven designated pastures. The primary objectives are to manage vegetation through prescribed grazing, reduce hazardous fuel loads for wildfire mitigation, and suppress invasive plant species. The contract includes a base year and four option years, with the performance period consisting of seasonal windows of approximately 120 days. The base year features a fall/winter grazing period from September through December, while subsequent option years transition to a spring grazing regimen from February through May. Contractors are required to provide mobilization, demobilization, sheep grazing services for 200 acres, and project management. All operations must comply with the 2024 Travis Air Force Base Grazing Management Plan and adhere to strict security protocols, as Travis Air Force Base is a closed installation requiring identity proofing and vetting. The evaluation process will be conducted using a pass/fail technical capability assessment, followed by an evaluation of price and past performance. The government will award the contract to the most advantageous offeror, prioritizing the lowest-priced offeror that achieves a substantial performance confidence rating. The current RFQ deadline has been extended to September 19, 2026.
FA4427 60 Cons Lgc

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28 days ago

CLOSED

24 days ago
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NAICS: 112410
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Agricultural Grazing OperationsThis subcontract for Agricultural Grazing Operations involves providing livestock grazing services for prime contractors on DGS/CDCR land management projects at Wasco State Prison in Kern County. The selected provider is responsible for managing livestock on designated pastures or open spaces using fencing and watering troughs, while ensuring that all operations do not interfere with prison security perimeters. The contract requires personnel to undergo security background checks to gain access to the prison facility. The primary objective is the delivery of managed pasture land and livestock products under the oversight of the California Department of General Services. The response deadline for this opportunity is September 18, 2026.
California Department of General Services

POSTED

about 1 month ago

CLOSED

24 days ago
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NAICS: 112410
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Prescribed Sheep Grazing ServicesThis subcontract for Prescribed Sheep Grazing Services supports the Department of Defense at Travis Air Force Base by providing targeted vegetation management to reduce hazardous fuel loads for wildfire mitigation. The contractor is responsible for supplying a herd of sheep and executing grazing across 200 acres divided into 11 designated pastures, adhering to the 2024 TAFB Grazing Management Plan through the careful management of livestock rotation and Animal Unit Months. The opportunity is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 112410. Performance will take place in the 94535 zip code area, with a response deadline of September 15, 2026. The primary objective of the services is to suppress invasive species and lower fuel loads to enhance base safety and environmental stability.
FA4427 60 Cons Lgc

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about 2 months ago

CLOSED

27 days ago
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NAICS: 112410
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Winter Pasture Land LeaseThe National Park Service is seeking a leased winter pasture land arrangement through a small business set aside subcontract to support grazing or wildlife management activities over a five-year period. The contract, identified under NAICS code 112410 for Animal Production, is managed by the Department of the Interior under the Pwr Sf/sea MABO office and requires performance at a location with ZIP code 95389. The opportunity was posted on August 6, 2026, with responses due by August 22, 2026, and is open exclusively to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. Access to the land must be sustained throughout the contract term to enable seasonal use, likely aligned with winter resource needs for managed herds or native wildlife populations within the park service’s conservation objectives.
Pwr Sf/sea MABO(85000)

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2 months ago

CLOSED

about 2 months ago
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NAICS: 112410
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Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program FY 2026
Solicitation # USDA-AMS-TM-SPMGP-G-26-0007
The Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program FY 2026, solicitation number USDA-AMS-TM-SPMGP-G-26-0007, is a federal funding opportunity issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. The program aims to strengthen the production and marketing of sheep and sheep products in the United States by improving infrastructure, business and resource development, and implementing innovative solutions for long-term industry needs. Approximately 2.4 million dollars is available for competitive grants, with award amounts ranging from 25,000 to 150,000 dollars for short-duration projects of 24 months, and 1 million to 2.4 million dollars for long-duration projects of 36 months. Selected national entities are responsible for providing management and expertise while administering a competitive subaward program to support projects across a broad geographic area. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by October 2, 2026, and require a UEI, TIN, and active SAM registration. The application package must include an SF-424, a project narrative in PDF format not exceeding 15 pages, and letters of commitment from any partners. Proposals are evaluated through a three-stage process consisting of an initial screening, a technical review by independent peer reviewers, and a final administrative risk review. Scoring is based on technical merit and expertise (40 points), alignment and intent (30 points), and fiscal plan and performance accountability (30 points). Recipients must designate a Project Coordinator, include travel funds for mandatory grants management meetings in their budget, and comply with 2 CFR Part 200 and USDA General Terms and Conditions.
Agricultural Marketing Service

POSTED

3 months ago

CLOSED

9 days ago
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NAICS: 112410
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Irrigation System Management and Maintenance
Navfacsyscom Southwest

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3 months ago

CLOSED

2 months ago
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NAICS: 112410
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Prescribed Herbivory (Grazing Services)This subcontract, managed by the Humboldt County Resource Conservation District in California, focuses on providing prescribed herbivory services to support CAL FIRE forest health projects. The primary objective is to reduce understory vegetation through managed grazing, utilizing livestock such as goats, sheep, or cattle. The contractor is responsible for supplying the necessary animals and managing the grazing process, which includes the provision of essential infrastructure such as fencing and water troughs. These services are delivered to prime contractors to implement biological vegetation control as part of broader forest management efforts.
Humboldt County Resource Conservation District

POSTED

3 months ago

DEADLINE

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NAICS: 112410
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Cattle Grazing and Vegetation ManagementThis contract involves the provision and management of a cattle herd intended for rotational grazing across a 613-acre area to help reduce wildfire fuel loads and promote wildlife habitat objectives. The project spans a three-year period, emphasizing sustainable land management through strategic grazing practices. The effort supports ecological goals by controlling vegetation growth, which aids in wildfire prevention and enhances habitat conditions for wildlife. Issued by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, this subcontract falls under the NAICS code 112410, indicating its focus on livestock grazing operations. The contract was posted on June 8, 2026, with responses due by July 21, 2026. Although specific location details and points of contact are not provided, the initiative clearly aligns with state-level environmental and wildlife conservation priorities, leveraging cattle grazing as a natural vegetation management tool.
California Department of Fish & Wildlife

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4 months ago

CLOSED

3 months ago
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NAICS: 112410
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Daughtery Hill Wildlife Area - Yuba Narrows Unit Permit for Excess Vegetation Control P2026202
Solicitation # P2026202
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is soliciting proposals under RFP P2026202 to issue a two-year permit for excess vegetation disposal through cattle grazing on approximately 613 acres of the Yuba Narrows Unit within the Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area in Yuba and Nevada Counties, California. The permit, authorized under Fish and Game Code Sections 1010 and 1745.1(a), requires the permittee to conduct grazing operations aimed at reducing hazardous fuel loads from annual grasses, controlling invasive plant species including medusahead, Italian thistle, milk thistle, and yellow star thistle, promoting regeneration of oak species such as blue oak, interior live oak, and black oak, enhancing wildlife habitat, and improving public access to the Yuba River for recreation. Proposals must comply with the Grazing Plan for Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area and include detailed site operation plans, legal descriptions of the premises, and maps as exhibits. Bidders must demonstrate experience and organizational capacity through a Statement of Qualifications, provide evidence of financial and operational stability through disclosure of bankruptcy or legal claims within the last ten and five years respectively, and certify compliance with all RFP requirements via a signed Proposal Certification Sheet. The permit will commence on November 15, 2026, or upon state approval, and will terminate on June 30, 2031. Proposals must be submitted by July 24, 2026, at 3:30 PM under sealed cover with specific labeling requirements and must include eleven mandatory attachments, including a Transmittal Letter signed in ink, Site Inspection Certification confirming mandatory attendance at the June 26, 2026 site tour, Disclosure Statements covering conflicts of interest and financial standing, and a Fee Proposal Form structured as a rate per Animal Unit per month. Insurance must include Commercial General Liability of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, with Fire Legal Liability of $300,000, workers’ compensation with $1 million employer liability and a waiver of subrogation in favor of the State, and policies must be issued by companies rated A- or higher by A.M. Best. All insurance documentation must be approved by the Department of General Services Office of Risk and Insurance Management. Proposals are evaluated on a best-value basis using weighted criteria: knowledge and experience (1–10 points), ability to respond to emergencies (1–10 points),
California Department of Fish & Wildlife

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4 months ago

CLOSED

3 months ago
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NAICS: 112410
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Prescribed Herbivory (Grazing) ServicesThis subcontract for Prescribed Herbivory Services, managed by the Mariposa County Resource Conservation agency in California, focuses on providing livestock for targeted grazing and fuel reduction. The contractor is responsible for utilizing goats or sheep and temporary fencing to perform prescribed herbivory, effectively reducing fine fuels to support CAL FIRE forest health projects. The primary objective is to deliver grazed acreage with significantly reduced fuel loads while strictly adhering to biological resource standards to protect sensitive species. This work is categorized under NAICS code 112410 and is performed within the 95338 zip code area.
Mariposa County Resource Conservation

POSTED

4 months ago

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NAICS: 112410
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F--MAGNOLIA RANCH SHEEP GRAZING Base plus 4 Option Ye
Solicitation # 140L1226Q0001
The Bureau of Land Management’s Mother Lode Field Office has awarded a firm fixed price contract for targeted sheep grazing services at Magnolia Ranch in California to manage invasive plant species such as yellow starthistle and medusahead, while promoting native vegetation across approximately 130 acres. The contract spans a base year from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four option years extending through April 30, 2031. Annual grazing operations are confined to a performance window between May 26 and August 26 each year, during which the contractor must maintain a minimum herd of 500 mature sheep, employ temporary fencing for control, provide water and housing for livestock, and implement livestock cleansing procedures to prevent the spread of invasive weeds. The contractor is also responsible for safeguarding archaeological resources, ensuring no damage to woody species, and conducting ongoing monitoring to verify grazing effectiveness. All services are performed under the terms of a detailed Performance Work Statement and must comply with the Service Contract Act, including adherence to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage Determination 2015-5631 Revision 26 for wage rates and fringe benefits in specified California counties. The contract requires full compliance with federal labor standards, including minimum wage requirements under Executive Order 14026, paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, employment eligibility verification, and prohibitions on human trafficking and discrimination. The contract is administered by the Bureau of Land Management with Laurie Ehlinger serving as the Contracting Officer’s Representative, acting as the primary technical and administrative liaison. All deliverables are subject to inspection and acceptance at the BLM Mother Lode Field Office in El Dorado Hills, California, under F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all costs and risks until delivery is completed. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with paper invoices prohibited absent prior written approval. The award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, emphasizing technical compliance over cost competitiveness, with proposals required to demonstrate a viable work plan, equipment list, and adherence to all contractual obligations. Contractors must meet mandatory representations and certifications regarding small business status, entity identifiers, subcontracting goals, federal tax compliance, and supply chain restrictions under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, including prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment and Kaspersky software. No contract
California State Office

POSTED

5 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A
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