NAICS 311919: Other Snack Food Manufacturing

NAICS 311919 – Other Snack Food Manufacturing covers the production of packaged snack foods that do not fall under more specific categories such as potato chips, pretzels, or baked goods. This includes items like extruded snacks, roasted nuts, trail mixes, snack bars, popcorn, and other non-bakery confections intended for direct consumption. In the government contracting context, this sector supports federal nutrition programs, military rations, emergency food supplies, and institutional feeding operations across correctional facilities, veterans’ homes, and federal campuses. Products must comply with USDA food safety standards, nutritional guidelines, and packaging requirements for shelf stability and logistical distribution. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code, indicating a lack of publicly disclosed award records or limited commercial activity in the federal marketplace. This may reflect fragmented procurement, small-dollar purchases aggregated under broader food service contracts, or reliance on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) sourcing rather than dedicated manufacturing awards. No agency data is available, suggesting that demand is either dispersed across multiple departments or embedded within larger food service and logistics contracts rather than being procured as standalone manufacturing awards. Potential buyers may include the Department of Defense for Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) components, the General Services Administration for cafeteria vendors, and the Department of Agriculture for supplemental nutrition programs. The competitive landscape appears sparse in federal procurement data, with opportunity density likely concentrated among small businesses and specialty food manufacturers capable of meeting stringent federal compliance standards. Contractors with expertise in HACCP, allergen control, and military-grade packaging may find entry points through set-aside programs or as subcontractors to prime food service providers.