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NAICS Code· 311612

Meat Processed from Carcasses

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in processing or preserving meat and meat byproducts (except poultry and small game) from purchased meats. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in assembly cutting and packing of meats (i.e., boxed meats) from purchased meats. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 311612 – Meat Processed from Carcasses covers the commercial slaughter, dressing, and further processing of livestock carcasses into fresh, frozen, or preserved meat products for human consumption. This includes cutting, trimming, packaging, and value-added preparation of beef, pork, lamb, and other meats, often to meet specific military, institutional, or federal nutrition program specifications.

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Total Obligations (12mo)
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Awarded Contracts (12mo)
32
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NAICS 311612 – Meat Processed from Carcasses covers the commercial slaughter, dressing, and further processing of livestock carcasses into fresh, frozen, or preserved meat products for human consumption. This includes cutting, trimming, packaging, and value-added preparation of beef, pork, lamb, and...

NAICS 311612 – Meat Processed from Carcasses covers the commercial slaughter, dressing, and further processing of livestock carcasses into fresh, frozen, or preserved meat products for human consumption. This includes cutting, trimming, packaging, and value-added preparation of beef, pork, lamb, and other meats, often to meet specific military, institutional, or federal nutrition program specifications. Operations in this sector must comply with USDA FSIS sanitation, inspection, and labeling standards, and frequently involve HACCP-compliant production lines, cold chain logistics, and traceability systems. In the government contracting landscape, this NAICS supports critical food supply chains for the Department of Defense, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and other agencies providing meals to federal personnel, service members, and incarcerated populations. No contractor data is available to identify top performers in this NAICS code. However, contractors typically include large-scale meat processors with USDA-inspected facilities, specialty suppliers of ready-to-cook or pre-portioned meats, and small businesses certified under HUBZone, SDVOSB, or 8(a) programs that meet federal procurement thresholds for domestic sourcing and food safety compliance. No agency data is available to identify primary buyers. Demand is generally driven by federal agencies responsible for feeding large institutional populations, including the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency, the Department of Justice’s Federal Bureau of Prisons, and the Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service, which may procure meat for school meals or emergency nutrition programs. The competitive landscape is characterized by high regulatory barriers, stringent food safety requirements, and limited supplier capacity due to processing infrastructure constraints. Opportunities exist for contractors with established USDA inspection pathways, cold storage capabilities, and experience supplying bulk, shelf-stable, or ready-to-eat meat products to federal institutions. Procurement trends indicate growing emphasis on domestic sourcing, animal welfare standards, and reduced sodium or nitrate formulations to align with federal nutrition guidelines.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 311612, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
CRIDER, INC.$23.0M1
BAXTERS NORTH AMERICA, INC.$22.3M4
NORTH STAR IMPORTS, LLC$1.4M21
PUEBLO TRADING CO INC$1.0M12
OFD FOODS, LLC$897K2
RAINMAKER, INC.$537K6
FCC BUTNER$467K1
SEE ATTACHED$416K1
ADVANCED COMMODITIES, INC.$378K6
MATTS TRADING INC$344K9

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 311612.

USDA Ams 3J142 awards$23.3M
Department Of Defense6 awards$23.2M
Department Of Justice96 awards$5.1M
Fmc Butner2 awards$883K
Department Of Agriculture2 awards$80K

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NAICS code 311612 covers Meat Processed from Carcasses. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in processing or preserving meat and meat byproducts (except poultry and small game) from purchased meats. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in assembly cutting and packing of meats (i.e., boxed meats) from purchased meats. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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Deer Carcass Processing Services – Wildlife Services, OHThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services in Ohio is seeking qualified small business concerns to provide deer carcass processing services under solicitation number 12639526Q0219, issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 12. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311612, reserved exclusively for small businesses with no more than 1,000 employees, and all responsible small business vendors are invited to submit quotations without the need for a separate written solicitation. The contract is administered through the USDA office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with performance required in Brecksville, Ohio, and the deadline for submissions is July 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The opportunity was posted on July 16, 2026, and responses must be submitted electronically via the SAM.gov portal accessible through the provided link. Samuel Lopez, the point of contact for technical inquiries, can be reached at the provided phone number and email address.
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Frozen Ground Beef Products for Domestic Food Assistance ProgramsThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is soliciting bids for Frozen Ground Beef Products to support Domestic Food Assistance Programs under solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0351, issued as an Invitation for Bid with a response deadline of July 23, 2026. This acquisition is a partial small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, specifically targeting small business concerns eligible under NAICS code 311612. The solicitation is issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation with no separate written document to follow, incorporating all applicable provisions and clauses accessible through www.acquisition.gov. Performance will occur in Washington, D.C., and offers must be submitted electronically through the SAM.gov portal prior to the deadline. Primary point of contact is Kevin Day, with Carrie Meyers as secondary contact, both reachable through USDA AMS 3J14 in Washington, DC. The USDA has established an internal Alternative Dispute Resolution process through its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests to resolve procurement concerns without resorting to external forums like the GAO. Interested parties are expected to first attempt informal resolution with the Contracting Officer before escalating to the Ombudsman, either informally or through a formal protest. Formal protests must include all information required by FAR 33.104(a)(3), be filed within prescribed timelines, and be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Filing a formal protest with the USDA suspends contract award or performance unless the government justifies continued activity for urgent or compelling reasons. The agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days, and by initiating an agency protest, the proposer forfeits the right to pursue the same issue externally while the agency review is ongoing.
USDA Ams 3J14

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Frozen and Fresh Raw Beef Products for Domestic Assistance ProgramsThe solicitation for Frozen and Fresh Raw Beef Products for Domestic Assistance Programs, identified as 12-3J14-26-B-0286, is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under a partial small business set-aside, targeting small business concerns. The contract seeks to procure frozen and fresh raw beef products through an invitation for bid, with a bid submission deadline of June 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. CST. Amendment A01, issued on June 23, 2026, added 13 truckloads totaling 520,000 pounds of fine ground frozen beef in 40-pound packs, expanding the scope of available line items. Amendment A02, issued on June 25, 2026, clarified that two separate invitations—2000011355 and 2000011384—cannot be combined under a shared volume constraint, and both awards are scheduled to be finalized on July 1, 2026, with no extension granted for bid submission or award timing. The solicitation emphasizes that no separate written document will be issued and that all requirements are contained within this announcement. Protests must follow USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution process, beginning with the Contracting Officer and escalating to the Ombudsman if unresolved, with formal protests requiring specific information and electronic submission to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Filing a protest with USDA bars concurrent filing with the Government Accountability Office, and resolution is targeted within 35 calendar days. The contract is managed by the USDA AMS 3J14 office in Washington, D.C., with primary point of contact Kevin Day.
USDA Ams 3J14

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FROZEN BEEF COARSE GROUND PRODUCTSThe solicitation, numbered 12-3J14-26-B-0311, is for Frozen and Fresh Raw Beef Products under a combined synopsis/solicitation issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, specifically targeting Domestic Assistance Programs. The procurement is a partial small business set-aside, with the NAICS code 311612, and is open only to small business concerns as defined by FAR 19.5. Bids must be submitted by June 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. CST, and no separate written solicitation will be issued; this announcement constitutes the sole source of requirements. Two distinct invitations, 2000011355 and 2000011384, are included in this procurement, both with identical bid due dates and delivery periods, but the agency has confirmed that volume constraints cannot be combined between them and that the award date for both will remain July 1, 2026, with no extensions permitted for either. The solicitation is administered from Washington, D.C., and primary points of contact are Kevin Day and Carrie Meyers. Protest procedures are governed by the USDA’s Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests, which allows for both informal and formal resolution of contracting concerns, with formal protests requiring prior attempts to resolve issues with the Contracting Officer and submission of specified documentation. Protesting parties must choose between pursuing resolution through USDA’s internal process or an external forum like the GAO, but not both simultaneously, and any agency protest triggers a suspension of contract award or performance unless the government provides written justification for continuing.
USDA Ams 3J14

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COOKED FROZEN BEEF PRODUCTSThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is soliciting bids for frozen cooked beef products under solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0321, issued as an Invitation for Bid and exclusively available to small business concerns. This combined synopsis/solicitation does not require a separate written document and is governed by commercial acquisition regulations, with all applicable provisions and clauses accessible via www.acquisition.gov. The NAICS code 311612 applies to this procurement, and responses must be submitted by July 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST to the USDA AMS 3J14 office in Washington, D.C. Primary and secondary points of contact are provided for inquiries, with Angela Pearson and Carrie Meyers listed as the respective leads. The USDA has established a formal Agency Protests program through its Ombudsman Program to address procurement concerns internally before resorting to external forums like the Government Accountability Office. Interested parties are encouraged to first resolve issues informally with the Contracting Officer, and if unresolved, may escalate to a formal protest filed either with the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman. Formal protests require specific information as outlined in FAR 33.104(a)(3), must be filed within prescribed timeframes, and trigger a mandatory suspension of award or performance unless otherwise justified in writing. The agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days, and filing a protest with the USDA precludes simultaneous pursuit of the same matter at the GAO or any other external venue. All formal protests must be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.
USDA Ams 3J14

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Pork Roast SupplyThe contract entails the supply of frozen raw pork roasts that are vacuum-sealed and contain no added water or phosphates, with all deliveries required to occur within six months of the pork’s harvest to ensure freshness and compliance with quality standards. The product must meet strict specifications to maintain integrity and suitability for federal use, and the timing of delivery is a critical component of the requirements. This is a subcontract classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA program, intended exclusively for small businesses, with the NAICS code 311612 indicating classification within the meat processing industry. The contract is managed by the Department of Justice through its USP Hazelton office, with performance designated to occur in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, at the ZIP code 26525. The solicitation was posted on June 29, 2026, and is accessible via the SAM.gov portal for qualified small business contractors seeking to fulfill the delivery obligations under the terms specified.
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Meat, Frozen, and Premade Items - FY26 Q4This contract is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Beaumont, under solicitation number 15B50226Q00000055 for Meat, Frozen, and Premade Items targeting the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, limited exclusively to small businesses, and includes specific socioeconomic requirements such as HUBZone eligibility. The NAICS code is 311612, and the contract type is Firm Fixed Price with an evaluation basis of lowest price technically acceptable and past performance. The scope includes a wide range of frozen and premade food items intended for delivery to the Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas, including beef patties, roasts, fish fillets, pork shoulder, cheese pizza, corn tortillas, tortilla chips, broccoli, and pasteurized liquid eggs. All items must meet strict technical specifications: beef patties must be 4 ounces, 80% lean, packed in 10- to 60-pound cases using 1-mil-or-thicker plastic liners with overlapping tops, labeled clearly with fat percentage and as “Beef,” “All Beef,” “Pure Beef,” or “100% Beef,” and must not exceed six months in age with tamper-proof labeling; fish fillets must be unglazed, 100% net weight, U.S. Grade A or B, with acceptable types being tilapia, cod, haddock, or flounder; and all products must comply with federal standards including 21 CFR 133 for pizza, CID A-A-20143B for tortillas and chips, and IMPS standards for meats. Packaging and labeling requirements are rigidly enforced, with no manufacturer’s letters accepted in lieu of printed labels, and no stamped or handwritten dates allowed. All报价 must be submitted exclusively on the National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet, with mandatory disclosures for case sizes, package sizes, and case counts for specified items. The period of performance runs from July 6 to July 31, 2026, with FOB Destination delivery terms to the FCC Beaumont facility. Offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI, and must comply with numerous FAR clauses including 52.212-4 (Contract Terms – Commercial Items), 52.21
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NAICS: 311612
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Frozen Chicken Thighs (Boneless, Skinless) SupplyThe contract involves the supply of 1,000 pounds of frozen chicken thighs that are boneless and skinless, conforming to IMPS 303 specifications, and delivered in sealed bags. The product must meet USDA Grade A quality standards, ensuring freshness and safety for consumption. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, aimed at facilitating opportunities for small businesses. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 311612, which pertains to meat processed from carcasses. The contract is a subcontract issued by the Department of Justice through the agency Wxro, with the place of performance located in Honolulu, ZIP code 96819. Although the solicitation number and specific office address details are not provided, the focus on SBA set-aside indicates an intent to prioritize small business participation in fulfilling this supply need.
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Frozen Chicken Breasts (Skinless, Boneless) SupplyThis contract involves the supply of 1,000 pounds of frozen chicken breasts that are skinless and boneless, conforming to IMPS 301 specifications. The product must be delivered in sealed bags and meet USDA Grade A standards, ensuring high quality. The delivery location is specified as Honolulu, with the relevant ZIP code 96819. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, targeting small business participation. It falls under the NAICS code 311612, which corresponds to poultry processing. The contract is issued by the Department of Justice through the agency Wxro, and the solicitation was posted on June 10, 2026. This subcontract opportunity emphasizes quality and regulatory compliance in supplying poultry products to a federal agency.
Wxro

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CUP #2020-013, Valley AG Processing, ATC project number C-1261169Valley Pride AG Processing has submitted a proposal to significantly expand its operations at its facility in Madera, California, by increasing daily meat processing throughput from 65 tons to 180 tons, a rise of 115 tons per day. The project is identified under CUP #2020-013 and ATC project number C-1261169, and it is being reviewed under the jurisdiction of Madera County. The anticipated increase in capacity reflects a major scaling of production, which may trigger additional environmental and regulatory scrutiny due to heightened emissions, waste generation, and resource demands associated with expanded operations. The primary point of contact for the project is Annette Kephart, Madera County Planner, with additional coordination handled by Harout Sagherian of the Air Quality Management District and Logan Tomlinson, the Plant Manager. The project was posted for public notice on May 29, 2026, and further details can be accessed through the California Environmental Quality Act online portal.
Madera County

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Raw Chicken Procurement (Supplier)The contract involves the procurement of raw chicken products, including whole or cut pieces such as breasts, tenders, and thighs, intended for further processing into school meals. Suppliers must provide USDA-inspected poultry sourced from certified vendors, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This subcontract is issued by the Cherokee County School District in Georgia and aligns with the NAICS code 311612, which pertains to poultry processing. The solicitation was posted on May 28, 2026, with a response deadline set for June 11, 2026. While the exact location of performance and point of contact details are not specified, the contract focuses on supplying poultry suitable for institutional use in the school district's meal programs. Interested suppliers can find more information through the provided Georgia procurement system link.
Cherokee County School District

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about 2 months ago

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about 1 month ago
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FY26 3RD QTR MEAT FOR FCC BUTNERThe contract for FY26 3rd Quarter Meat at FCC Butner is a Firm Fixed Price procurement issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons under the Department of Justice, set aside 100% for Women-Owned Small Businesses and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 311612, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The solicitation, issued on February 20, 2026, required quotes to be submitted via email to Andrew Merrill at AMERRILL@BOP.GOV by March 6, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET, with award anticipated on March 13, 2026. Deliveries are scheduled between April 20 and May 1, 2026, with a strict delivery window of 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and no deliveries accepted after May 1. Items include beef patties, boneless skinless chicken, chicken breasts, fish fillets, Italian sausage, and pork roast, with detailed specifications requiring compliance with USDA and FSIS regulations, including product age limits, absence of phosphates or extenders, and specific packaging standards such as clear 1 mil or thicker plastic bags for ground beef, proper labeling with fat percentage and “6 months or younger” designation, and full compliance with BOP National Menu Specifications. Frozen products must be delivered at 0°F or below, and perishables maintained between 34°F and 40°F. The contract imposes stringent requirements for food safety, labeling accuracy, and documentation, with mandatory adherence to FSIS regulations and prohibitions on certain claims such as “no sodium added” unless fully compliant. Packaging must be clean, new, food-safe, and not impart odors or flavors, with frozen products required to be processed and packaged within seven calendar days of harvest. The contract includes deviations from FAR clauses addressing System for Award Management registration, small business representation, child labor, equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, and whistleblower rights, all requiring active compliance and affirmative certifications. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration and provide a Unique Entity ID, with failure to do so disqualifying submissions. Inspections occur at the delivery point at FCC Butner, NC, under FOB Destination terms, with the Government responsible for acceptance based on compliance with quality standards. Nonconforming items may be refused, and repeated failures
Fmc Butner

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