NAICS 311611: Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering is NAICS code 311611. A business is small under it with 1,150 employees or fewer. 3 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 1,150 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 3
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $545.7 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 64%
- Small businesses registered
- 126
Open federal contracts for animal (except poultry) slaughtering
- Final Supplement 603 Frozen Bison Items - April 2026
Due in 88 daysJan 1, 2027
- Supplement 303 Ham Products - September 2026
Due in 88 daysJan 1, 2027
- Supplement 304 Frozen Pork Loin Roast & Chops - May 2026
Due in 88 daysJan 1, 2027
What NAICS 311611 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 311611:
- Abattoirs
- Animal fats (except poultry and small game) produced in slaughtering plants
- Bacon, slab and sliced, produced in slaughtering plants
- Beef carcasses, half carcasses, primal and sub-primal cuts, produced in slaughtering plants
- Beef produced in slaughtering plants
- Boxed beef produced in slaughtering plants
- Boxed meats produced in slaughtering plants
- Canned meats (except poultry) produced in slaughtering plants
- Cured hides and skins produced in slaughtering plants
- Custom slaughtering
- Fats, animal (except poultry, small game), produced in slaughtering plants
- Hams (except poultry) produced in slaughtering plants
- Hides and skins produced in slaughtering plants
- Horsemeat produced in slaughtering plants
The index lists 28 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 311611
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 311611, your business must have 1,150 employees or fewer. Employees are averaged over the last 24 months.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys animal (except poultry) slaughtering
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 311611 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Marketing Service | $1.8 billion |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $10.8 million |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $5.6 million |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | $1.5 million |
| National Park Service | $24,999 |
Open notices right now come from Department of Agriculture (3).
Set-asides on open 311611 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 3
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Your competition
126 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 311611, most of them in Florida (15), Texas (11), California (8), Ohio (6) and New York (5). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 311611 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $610.1 million |
| FY2025 | $545.7 million |
| FY2026 | $637.7 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $-5,101 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses
- 311613 Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
- 311615 Poultry Processing
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 311611?
311611 is the 2022 NAICS code for Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as abattoirs, animal fats (except poultry and small game) produced in slaughtering plants, bacon, slab and sliced, produced in slaughtering plants under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 311611?
1,150 employees or fewer. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for animal (except poultry) slaughtering?
Yes. 3 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 311611 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $545.7 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 311611 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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