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NAICS Code· 115210

NAICS 115210: Support Activities for Animal Production

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing support activities related to raising livestock (e.g., cattle, goats, hogs, horses, poultry, sheep). These establishments may perform one or more of the following: (1) breeding services for animals, including companion animals (e.g., cats, dogs, pet birds); (2) pedigree record services; (3) boarding horses; (4) dairy herd improvement activities; (5) livestock spraying; and (6) sheep dipping and shearing. Cross-References.Show more

NAICS 115210 – Support Activities for Animal Production encompasses a range of specialized services that sustain livestock, poultry, and other animal farming operations without direct ownership of the animals or land. This includes veterinary services, animal health monitoring, pest and disease control, feed management, breeding assistance, manure handling, and facility maintenance tailored to agricultural production systems.

2
Active Contracts
$62.3M
Total Obligations (12mo)
113
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
66
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
2
Median Bidders per Award
-29.3%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 115210.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 115210 – Support Activities for Animal Production encompasses a range of specialized services that sustain livestock, poultry, and other animal farming operations without direct ownership of the animals or land. This includes veterinary services, animal health monitoring, pest and disease cont...

NAICS 115210 – Support Activities for Animal Production encompasses a range of specialized services that sustain livestock, poultry, and other animal farming operations without direct ownership of the animals or land. This includes veterinary services, animal health monitoring, pest and disease control, feed management, breeding assistance, manure handling, and facility maintenance tailored to agricultural production systems. In the federal contracting landscape, this NAICS supports mission-critical animal care programs within USDA, DHS, and other agencies involved in food safety, biosecurity, research, and livestock-based emergency response. Contractors in this space often provide technical expertise in zoonotic disease prevention, animal welfare compliance, and sustainable husbandry practices aligned with federal agricultural and environmental standards. The only identified contractor in this sector is IMYAWB CONSULTING LLC, a small business specializing in agricultural support services with a focus on animal health logistics and operational consulting. The competitive landscape is highly niche, with limited prime contractors due to the specialized nature of the work and the predominance of subcontracting arrangements under larger agricultural or defense contracts. Most participants are small businesses or rural service providers with domain-specific expertise in veterinary support, livestock management, or agro-technical field services. No agency data is available for this NAICS code, though demand is likely driven by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), and potentially DHS components involved in biothreat preparedness involving livestock. These agencies require contracted support for surveillance, quarantine protocols, and research facility operations involving animal subjects. The market is characterized by low contractor density and high technical barriers to entry, creating opportunities for niche small businesses with certified veterinary, agricultural, or biosafety credentials. Procurement tends to be project-based and tied to seasonal or outbreak-response cycles, favoring agile contractors with proven compliance in animal handling, biocontainment, and federal regulatory frameworks.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 115210, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
ZIMMETAL AND WELDING, LLC$6.1M1
EQUINE ENDEAVORS LLC$5.2M7
VESTRING RANCH$3.7M2
SIMPLOT LIVESTOCK CO$3.5M1
GRAND EAGLE SUMMIT LLC$3.5M2
G & R LIVESTOCK INC$3.0M1
TEAGUE RANCH CO, LLC$2.6M1
CATTOOR LIVESTOCK ROUNDUP, INC$2.5M9
MUSTANG HOLDINGS, LLC$2.4M1
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ARIZONA$2.2M1

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 115210.

Department Of The Interior87 awards$56.0M
Department Of Defense10 awards$5.7M
Department Of Agriculture14 awards$366K
Department Of Homeland Security2 awards$202K

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 115210, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Fewer Bidders

Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 2,448 reported awards

Median Bidders

2

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

50%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

10%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

0

80% of 3,064 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 FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
115210This Code
Support Activities for Animal Production
Fewer Bidders250%
2,44880% of 3,064
11521NAICS Industry
Fewer Bidders250%
2,44880% of 3,064
1152Industry Group
Support Activities for Animal Production
Fewer Bidders250%
2,44880% of 3,064
115Subsector
Usually Single-Bid155%
186,46086% of 217,123
11Sector
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Usually Single-Bid155%
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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NAICS code 115210 covers Support Activities for Animal Production. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing support activities related to raising livestock (e.g., cattle, goats, hogs, horses, poultry, sheep). These establishments may perform one or more of the following: (1) breeding services for animals, including companion animals (e.g., cats, dogs, pet birds); (2) pedigree record services; (3) boarding horses; (4) dairy herd improvement activities; (5) livestock spraying; and (6) sheep dipping and shearing. Cross-References.

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X--Winter Pasture Services for Yosemite National Park
Solicitation # 140P8526Q0042
The National Park Service is soliciting quotations for a firm-fixed-price contract to provide winter pasture services for approximately 100 horses and mules at Yosemite National Park, California. This requirement is a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115210. The contract includes a one-year base period running from September 15, 2026, to September 14, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods through September 14, 2031. The primary objective is to lease pasture land that can support the animals during winter months when snow and icy conditions prevent them from remaining in the park. The contractor is responsible for providing pasture, supplemental hay (Alfalfa or Oat) to ensure a minimum of 1,200 lbs of air-dry forage per animal per month, safe five-wire fencing, corrals or catch pens, and constant access to clean fresh water. The pasture must be located within a 3-4 hour drive of Yosemite National Park, preferably below 1,500-foot elevations, with an average of 10-15 acres per animal. Evaluation of offers will be conducted via a comparative best-value process, considering price, technical capability, and prior experience. Offerors must submit a project narrative limited to two pages, a completed quote price sheet, and documentation of three similar projects completed within the last five years. All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission. The contract incorporates various federal regulations, including provisions regarding combating trafficking in persons, security prohibitions, and strict prohibitions against racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion activities. Payment requests must be managed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). A physical inspection of the proposed pasture area by an NPS representative and the contractor is required prior to bid acceptance to ensure all specifications are met.
Pwr Sf/sea MABO(85000)

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J--Farrier Services for Grant-Kohrs National Historic
Solicitation # 140P1426Q0086
Solicitation 140P1426Q0086 is a firm-fixed-price requirement for professional farrier services to support the Grant-Kohrs National Historic Site in Deer Lodge, Montana. This total small business set-aside under NAICS 115210 consists of a base year and two option years, with a performance period running from August 13, 2026, to August 12, 2029. The scope of work includes a minimum of 6 visits and a maximum of 13 visits per year. Award will be based on a best value trade-off considering price, technical capability, and prior experience, requiring offerors to provide a two-page project narrative and three examples of similar projects from the last three years. Technical acceptance is based on strict hoof preparation and shoeing standards, including level hooves, centered weight bearing, and specific nail height and clinch requirements. Contractors must be certified or possess equivalent training and maintain liability insurance of 100,000 dollars per person and 500,000 dollars per occurrence. Key administrative requirements include mandatory enrollment in the Invoice Processing Platform for all payments, active SAM registration, and compliance with Service Contract Act wage determinations. Additionally, the use of all-terrain vehicles is prohibited on site, with only utility terrain vehicles permitted.
Imr Northern ROCKIES(12200)

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BPA for Inspection Canine & Handler Training and C
Solicitation # 140FS326Q0135
This contract is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Chief-Wildlife Inspection Unit in Falls Church, Virginia, for the training, certification, and re-certification of Wildlife Inspector Canine Handler (WICH) teams. The solicitation, numbered 140FS326Q0135, is competitively awarded as a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 115210, limited to Women-Owned Small Businesses and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. The period of performance spans five years, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2031, with an optional six-month extension available. The estimated contract value does not exceed $11,000,000, though specific pricing details for line items are not provided and are to be determined through subsequent orders. Performance will primarily occur at the FWS facility in Falls Church, Virginia, with additional activities taking place at federal ports of entry, training sites, and contractor facilities. The contractor is responsible for establishing and sustaining operations of WICH teams that detect illegal wildlife and wildlife products through trained detection canines. Key deliverables include the procurement, veterinary screening, and shipment of detection canines compliant with the Animal Welfare Act and IATA Live Animal Regulations; delivery of training and annual recertification programs aligned with the FWS Wildlife Inspection Canine Program Manual; maintenance of training records integrated into the LEMIS system; and operational support at airports, seaports, and mail facilities. Proposal evaluation prioritizes technical experience in WICH Team support, technical approach, management plan including identification of key personnel and subcontractors, and past performance with at least three relevant federal contracts. Price is a secondary consideration, with selection based on a trade-off process that favors superior technical merit over lower cost. Offerors must provide their Unique Entity ID, comply with clauses on whistleblower rights, anti-kickback provisions, paid sick leave, privacy training, and personal identity verification, and adhere to strict security and subcontracting requirements. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and acceptance of all services occurs at the FWS facility in Falls Church under criteria defined by the WICP Manual, including canine health, temperament, odor detection capability, and compliance with federal standards.
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DMA-ITB-359 - Saw Palmetto Berry Sale
Solicitation # DMA-ITB-359
The Florida Department of Military Affairs is soliciting bids for a revenue-generating contract for the harvest and removal of saw palmetto berries from approximately 17,800 acres in the North Post area of the Camp Blanding Joint Training Center. The anticipated period of performance runs from August 20, 2026, to October 19, 2026. This is a sale-of-surplus procurement where the contractor pays the state per pound of berries collected. Bids must be submitted physically in ink by August 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM, and must include a price sheet, reference sheet, and various certifications. Award preference will be given to vendors with a certified Drug-Free Workplace Program in the event of tied bids. Selected contractors must provide a 25,000 dollar performance bond or line of credit letter and maintain general liability insurance. Operational requirements include mandatory unexploded ordnance safety briefings, the use of high-visibility safety vests, and strict adherence to security protocols, including a prohibition on electronic devices on site. The contractor is responsible for site restoration, road maintenance, and ensuring no waste is left behind. Payments to the state must be made via certified or cashier's check based on weekly settlement statements.
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F--Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 140L0125R0010
Solicitation # 140L0125R0010
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking support services for its Wild Horse and Burro Program through a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation numbered 140L0125R0010, issued as a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with a potential five- or ten-year performance period. This acquisition, governed under FAR Parts 12, 15, and 16, is structured as a Firm Fixed Price IDIQ with task orders to be issued against the base award, requiring proposers to submit three distinct volumes: business, technical, and price proposals. The primary scope of work involves providing care for wild horses and burros in off-range pastures located in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Utah, with daily capacities ranging from 200 to 10,000 animals. Contractors must ensure animals are maintained in large pasture settings that support free-roaming behavior, with access to adequate shelter, water, and forage while minimizing human handling. All operations must comply with the BLM Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program and be managed by personnel experienced in equine behavior, nutrition, and sustainable forage land management. Only small business concerns registered in the System for Award Management are eligible to respond, and awards will be made using best-value source selection procedures without discussions, unless deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. Proposals are due by August 3, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through SAM.gov; no questions will be addressed prior to the formal solicitation release. Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer using information from the contractor’s SAM registration, and all performance is to be conducted on private land within the designated states.
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Rancho Potrero Prescribed Grazing Project
Solicitation # 20260727005
The Rancho Potrero Prescribed Grazing Project is a service-based solicitation issued by the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) in Thousand Oaks, California, under solicitation number 20260727005, with a response deadline of August 21, 2026. The project aims to manage vegetation and reduce fuel loads through prescribed grazing, primarily using sheep to target grass-dominated areas, with operations staged in fall 2026 for thatch reduction and spring 2027 for suppression grazing. Performance will occur at the Rancho Potrero Trailhead and surrounding areas, with specific exclusion zones defined by maps provided as reference attachments. Contractors must comply with federal, state, and local laws including California’s prevailing wage requirements, OSHA standards, and DIR registration, while also adhering to ecological performance standards such as residual thatch levels and timing grazing to coincide with the reproductive cycles of non-native grasses. The contract requires proposers to submit a comprehensive proposal including a cover letter, work plan, tentative schedule, estimated labor hours, qualifications, and disclosure of negative history. Mandatory submissions include a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Levine Act Disclosure Form for campaign contributions over $500 within the past 12 months, and a completed IRS Form W-9. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating $2 million in commercial general liability, $1 million in auto and pollution liability, $1 million in employer’s liability, and $1 million in professional E&O coverage, with COSCA named as an additional insured and a five-year extended reporting period. Subcontracting is prohibited without prior written approval, and all records must be retained for four years. Evaluation will be based on a best-value trade-off model weighing project understanding, personnel qualifications, past experience with COSCA and related agencies, innovation, schedule reasonableness, and cost competitiveness, with no disclosed weighting or scoring criteria. Award is not guaranteed to the lowest bidder. The contract may extend beyond 2026 until all work is completed, may be terminated by COSCA with 30 days’ notice, and requires full compliance with accessibility standards for digital content. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City of Thousand Oaks eProcurement portal, and no physical submissions or late filings are accepted.
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F--WHEATLAND ORC HOOF TRIMMING SERVICES (BASE + 4 YEA
Solicitation # 140L6226Q0013
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking professional hoof trimming services for approximately 2,000 wild horses and burros housed at the Wheatland Off-Range Corral in Wyoming, with capacity extending to 3,500 animals depending on operational needs. The contractor must provide skilled farrier services to trim hooves safely and efficiently with minimal stress to the animals, adhering strictly to the Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program standards. Work is expected Monday through Friday with a daily capacity of up to 100 animals using government-furnished equipment and facilities. The contract requires the contractor to hold a current Wyoming Farrier License and possess at least three years of documented experience trimming wild equine hooves. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under FAR Part 12, with evaluation based on the Best Value Trade Off methodology. The base performance period runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with four optional one-year extension periods through August 31, 2031, and an additional six-month optional extension through February 28, 2032. The government may exercise these options at its discretion. Offers must be submitted via email to Crystal Martinez by 2:00 PM MDT on July 24, 2026, and include a current SAM registration, Unique Entity Identifier, and sufficient technical detail to demonstrate acceptability. The contract is firm fixed price with payment processed through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform within 30 days of delivery, and interim invoices are acceptable. The contractor must comply with Section 889, safeguard controlled unclassified information per Executive Order 13556, and meet all applicable labor standards including prevailing wage requirements under the Service Contract Labor Standards clause. All work must be performed on-site at Wheatland, Wyoming, and the contractor must coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative for pre-work conferences and notify them at least three days prior to completion for final inspection. Technical acceptability acts as a gate for award, and the Government will evaluate total price including an estimate for the optional six-month extension. The contractor is paid only for actual quantities performed, and no time extensions will be granted for corrections resulting from the contractor’s own improper work.
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2026 - Ewing Mountain GNA Mechanical Site Prep Repost
Solicitation # QQ-122834
The Virginia Department of Forestry is seeking a qualified contractor to perform post-harvest mechanical site preparation on approximately 80 acres within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, specifically in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area of Grayson County, Virginia. The work involves using mechanical equipment to prepare recently harvested land for replanting or natural regeneration, requiring demonstrated experience and technical knowledge in this specialized forestry practice. All work must be completed in accordance with state and federal land management standards to ensure environmental compliance and effective site recovery. Proposals must be submitted by July 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with the solicitation issued under number QQ-122834 and posted on June 22, 2026. The contract is being managed by the Virginia Department of Forestry, a state-level agency, and all performance will occur on federal land under its oversight. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Brian Fox at brian.fox@dof.virginia.gov or by phone at 434-995-0394. The opportunity is open to contractors with proven expertise in forestry site preparation, and while no specific set-aside classification is indicated, full compliance with all contractual, environmental, and operational requirements is mandatory.
Department of Forestry

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about 1 month ago
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NAICS: 115210
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Equine Farrier Services
Solicitation # 70B03C26C00000037
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has awarded a contract for Equine Farrier Services under solicitation number 70B03C26C00000037, with a base year and four one-year option periods, structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 19.5. The contract is managed by the Mission Support Contracting Division within the Department of Homeland Security, located in Washington, DC, and performance is required in Nogales, Arizona. The North American Industry Classification System code for this contract is 115210, indicating its focus on support activities for animal production, specifically equine hoof care services. Starla VanWinkle of CBP serves as the primary point of contact, reachable via email at starla.r.vanwinkle@cbp.dhs.gov, and the award was posted on July 13, 2026. This contract supports the operational needs of CBP equine units through specialized farrier services delivered by a qualified small business.
Mission Support Contracting Division

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