NAICS 115113: Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mechanical harvesting, picking, and combining of crops, and related activities. The machinery used is provided by the servicing establishment. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more
NAICS 115113 – Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine covers mechanized agricultural operations that utilize specialized equipment such as combine harvesters, forage harvesters, and cotton pickers to collect row crops, field crops, and specialty crops at scale. This classification excludes manual or semi-mechanized harvesting and focuses on high-efficiency, large-scale operations typically employed on commercial farms and federal land management areas.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 115113.
AI Industry Description
NAICS 115113 – Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine covers mechanized agricultural operations that utilize specialized equipment such as combine harvesters, forage harvesters, and cotton pickers to collect row crops, field crops, and specialty crops at scale. This classification excludes manual or ...
NAICS 115113 – Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine covers mechanized agricultural operations that utilize specialized equipment such as combine harvesters, forage harvesters, and cotton pickers to collect row crops, field crops, and specialty crops at scale. This classification excludes manual or semi-mechanized harvesting and focuses on high-efficiency, large-scale operations typically employed on commercial farms and federal land management areas. In the government contracting context, this NAICS supports missions related to federal land stewardship, research at USDA experimental stations, and conservation programs requiring controlled crop removal for ecological restoration or bioenergy feedstock collection. While not a traditional defense or infrastructure category, it plays a critical role in supporting agricultural research, food security initiatives, and sustainable land use programs administered by federal agencies. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code, indicating limited or fragmented contracting activity. When contracts do occur, they are typically awarded to agricultural service providers, equipment leasing firms, or specialized farming contractors—often small businesses with certified farm operations and mechanized fleets capable of meeting federal compliance standards for environmental and labor practices. No agency data is available, suggesting procurement is decentralized or occurs infrequently across agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Forest Service, or the Bureau of Land Management, primarily for research, demonstration plots, or land rehabilitation projects requiring controlled harvesting. The competitive landscape is sparse and highly localized, with opportunity density concentrated in regions with significant federal agricultural landholdings. Contractors with proven experience in precision agriculture, USDA-compliant equipment operation, and environmental stewardship protocols are best positioned to compete for sporadic but mission-critical contracts in this niche sector.
Small Business Size Standard
The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 115113 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.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 115113, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| NEW AGE CUSTOM FARMING, LLC | $137K | 1 |
| TROY MCQUEARY | $9K | 1 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 115113.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 115113, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Median 3-5 bidders per reported award. · 348 reported awards
Median Bidders
3
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
39%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
4%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
348
89% of 389 total awards
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 Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
115113This Code Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine | Moderate Competition | 3 | 39% | 34889% of 389 | |
11511NAICS Industry | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 40% | 7,05381% of 8,689 | |
1151Industry Group Support Activities for Crop Production | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 40% | 7,05381% of 8,689 | |
115Subsector | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 55% | 187,47986% of 218,227 | |
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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