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NAICS Code· 424440

NAICS 424440: Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of poultry and/or poultry products (except canned and packaged frozen). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 424440 – Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers encompasses the wholesale distribution of live poultry, dressed poultry, and value-added poultry products such as frozen, chilled, or processed cuts, organs, and by-products. This sector serves as a critical link in the federal food supply chain, connecting producers with institutional buyers that require consistent, USDA-compliant protein sources.

7
Active Contracts
$993K
Total Obligations (12mo)
60
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
9
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-60.2%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 424440.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 424440 – Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers encompasses the wholesale distribution of live poultry, dressed poultry, and value-added poultry products such as frozen, chilled, or processed cuts, organs, and by-products. This sector serves as a critical link in the federal food sup...

NAICS 424440 – Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers encompasses the wholesale distribution of live poultry, dressed poultry, and value-added poultry products such as frozen, chilled, or processed cuts, organs, and by-products. This sector serves as a critical link in the federal food supply chain, connecting producers with institutional buyers that require consistent, USDA-compliant protein sources. In government contracting, these wholesalers support nutrition programs across federal facilities, including military dining facilities, correctional institutions, and federal employee meal services, often under strict food safety and traceability standards such as HACCP and FSMA. The procurement of these goods is tightly regulated to ensure biosecurity, cold chain integrity, and compliance with the Buy American Act. The leading contractor in this space is AMCAR GROUP LLC, a small business specializing in direct-to-federal procurement of poultry products with established logistics networks for temperature-controlled distribution. The competitive landscape is dominated by niche distributors with USDA-registered facilities and experience in federal food service contracts, rather than large national food conglomerates. The Department of Justice is the primary federal buyer in this category, primarily sourcing poultry products for federal detention and correctional facilities under the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ food service contracts. Demand is driven by statutory nutritional requirements for inmate meal programs and the need for reliable, auditable supply chains that meet federal food service standards. The market is characterized by low contractor density and high operational barriers, including stringent USDA and FDA compliance, cold chain logistics expertise, and contract-specific food safety documentation. Opportunities exist for small businesses with certified processing capabilities and experience in federal institutional procurement, particularly those able to demonstrate consistent delivery to high-security federal installations. Contract renewals often favor vendors with proven track records in compliance and on-time performance.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 424440 work as a small business.

150 employees
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 424440, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
PUEBLO TRADING CO INC$555K4
THE SMOOTH SAILING GROUP LLC$363K4
LOFASIA INC.$25K45
PALMETTO FOODS DISTRIBUTION LLC$21K2
UNIVERSAL POULTRY PRODUCTS INC$16K1
LESHER'S POULTRY FARM, INC A CLOSE CORP$12K1
MILANARA LLC$01
B.C. FOOD GROUP, L.L.C.$01
ELIZAROV CONSULTING GROUP LLC$01

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 424440.

Department Of Justice15 awards$968K
Department Of Defense45 awards$25K

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 424440, 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. · 3,255 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

55%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

5%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

3,255

98% of 3,334 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
424440This Code
Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers
Usually Single-Bid155%
3,25598% of 3,334
42444NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid155%
3,25598% of 3,334
4244Industry Group
Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers
Moderate Competition311%
1,038,61862% of 1,686,256
424Subsector
Moderate Competition49%
3,024,03646% of 6,577,512
42Sector
Wholesale Trade
Moderate Competition318%
7,852,24141% of 19,092,105

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.

Related NAICS Codes

Industries similar to Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers, by shared sector, subsector, and industry group.

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424420Same Industry GroupHigh Similarity

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424430Same Industry GroupHigh Similarity

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