Government Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering Contracts
NAICS 311611 · Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Government animal (except poultry) slaughtering contracts totaled $1.8B across 3,204 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 16.9% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Agriculture accounted for 99% of the total; Caviness Beef Packers, Limited was the largest contractor, with 13%.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $637,864,930 across 693 awards with activity that year, a change of +16.9% from $545,687,227 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,793,632,246 across 3,204 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $638M
- Awards in FY2026
- 693
- Change vs FY2025
- +16.9%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1.8B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering contract spending by year
Federal animal (except poultry) slaughtering contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 311611. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $637,864,930 | 693 | +16.9% |
| FY2025 | $545,687,227 | 1,613 | -10.6% |
| FY2024 | $610,080,089 | 1,882 | n/a |
About government animal (except poultry) slaughtering contracts
Federal spending on animal (except poultry) slaughtering contracts rose 5% from FY2024 ($610M) to FY2026 ($638M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 38% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Agriculture spends the most on animal (except poultry) slaughtering contracts (99%), followed by the Department of Defense. The states with the most of this work are Illinois, California and Texas.
NAICS 311611 (Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering) is part of the Manufacturing sector.
Top animal (except poultry) slaughtering government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 311611 (Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caviness Beef Packers, Limited | $241,851,528 | 13.5% |
| 2 | Cherry Meat Packers, Inc | $220,398,239 | 12.3% |
| 3 | Central Valley Meat Co., Inc. | $215,098,339 | 12.0% |
| 4 | American Beef Packers, Inc. | $153,942,608 | 8.6% |
| 5 | Goodman Food Products, Inc. | $127,127,940 | 7.1% |
| 6 | Jancorp, LLC | $92,299,282 | 5.1% |
| 7 | Schenk Packing Co., Inc. | $87,578,944 | 4.9% |
| 8 | Crider, Inc. | $74,589,310 | 4.2% |
| 9 | Mistica Foods LLC | $70,515,032 | 3.9% |
| 10 | Olga H Barrios | $66,719,968 | 3.7% |
Agencies buying animal (except poultry) slaughtering
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 311611.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Agriculture | $1,777,022,478 | 99.1% |
| 2 | Department of Defense | $11,016,007 | 0.6% |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $5,568,762 | 0.3% |
| 4 | Department of the Interior | $24,999 | <0.1% |
Where animal (except poultry) slaughtering contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $573,370,790 | 32.0% |
| 2 | California | $516,984,008 | 28.8% |
| 3 | Texas | $242,737,804 | 13.5% |
| 4 | Minnesota | $96,297,187 | 5.4% |
| 5 | Washington | $87,739,803 | 4.9% |
| 6 | Georgia | $75,243,430 | 4.2% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $57,043,829 | 3.2% |
| 8 | Florida | $45,988,466 | 2.6% |
| 9 | Kansas | $23,806,756 | 1.3% |
| 10 | Colorado | $21,678,860 | 1.2% |
Recent animal (except poultry) slaughtering contract awards
The latest animal (except poultry) slaughtering contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | John Hofmeister & Son Inc | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011548/4100035129/PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 LB | $176,000 | 123J1426C2069 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | JBS USA Food Company | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011548/4100035128/PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 LB | $504,000 | 123J1426C2068 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Pueblo Trading Co Inc | Department of JusticeDELIVERY PERIOD: OCTOBER 01, 2026 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2026 DELIVERIES ARE ACCEPTED MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:30 AM AND 1:30 PM, EXCLUDING FEDERAL HOLIDAYS NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSAR | $0 | 15B51426P00000081 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Advanced Commodities, Inc. | Department of JusticeDELIVERY PERIOD: OCTOBER 01, 2026 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2026 DELIVERIES ARE ACCEPTED MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:30 AM AND 1:30 PM, EXCLUDING FEDERAL HOLIDAYS NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSAR | $0 | 15B51426P00000085 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Shaver Foods LLC | Department of JusticeDELIVERY PERIOD: OCTOBER 01, 2026 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2026 DELIVERIES ARE ACCEPTED MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:30 AM AND 1:30 PM, EXCLUDING FEDERAL HOLIDAYS NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSAR | $0 | 15B51426P00000084 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | North Star Imports, LLC | Department of JusticeDELIVERY PERIOD: OCTOBER 01, 2026 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2026 DELIVERIES ARE ACCEPTED MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:30 AM AND 1:30 PM, EXCLUDING FEDERAL HOLIDAYS NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSAR | $0 | 15B51426P00000083 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Rainmaker, Inc. | Department of JusticeDELIVERY PERIOD: OCTOBER 01, 2026 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2026 DELIVERIES ARE ACCEPTED MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:30 AM AND 1:30 PM, EXCLUDING FEDERAL HOLIDAYS NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSAR | $0 | 15B51426P00000082 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Olga H Barrios | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011514/4100035085/BEEF COARSE GROUND FRZ CTN-60 LB | $819,840 | 123J1426C2025 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Caviness Beef Packers, Limited | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011514/4100035084/BEEF COARSE GROUND FRZ CTN-60 LB | $9,408,000 | 123J1426C2024 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Jancorp, LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011514/4100035083/BEEF COARSE GROUND FRZ CTN-60 LB | $6,649,058 | 123J1426C2023 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Central Valley Meat Co., Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011514/4100035082/BEEF COARSE GROUND FRZ CTN-60 LB | $14,189,830 | 123J1426C2022 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Native American Enterprises, LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011514/4100035081/BEEF COARSE GROUND FRZ CTN-60 LB | $2,424,240 | 123J1426C2021 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Mainstay Distributing, LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011514/4100035080/BEEF COARSE GROUND FRZ CTN-60 LB | $4,446,469 | 123J1426C2020 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Schenk Packing Co., Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011514/4100035079/BEEF COARSE GROUND FRZ CTN-60 LB | $6,903,540 | 123J1426C2019 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | American Foods Group, LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011514/4100035078/BEEF COARSE GROUND FRZ CTN-60 LB | $4,567,500 | 123J1426C2018 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | American Custom Meats, LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011531/4100035041/PORK PULLED CKD PKG-8/5 LB | $6,863,272 | 123J1426C1981 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Mistica Foods LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011531/4100035040/PORK PULLED CKD PKG-8/5 LB | $6,513,168 | 123J1426C1980 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | John Hofmeister & Son Inc | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011531/4100035039/PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 LB | $6,256,800 | 123J1426C1979 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Smithfield Packaged Meats Sales Corp. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011531/4100035038/PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 LB | $406,400 | 123J1426C1978 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Osi Industries, LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011531/4100035037/PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 LB | $2,626,200 | 123J1426C1977 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | VPP Group LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011516/4100035034/BEEF FRESH BNLS BULK COMBO-20/2000 LB | $363,200 | 123J1426C1974 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Schenk Packing Co., Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011516/4100035033/BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ CTN-40 LB,BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ PKG-40/1 LB | $2,299,200 | 123J1426C1973 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Olga H Barrios | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011516/4100035032/BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ CTN-40 LB,BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ PKG-40/1 LB,BEEF 100% PTY 90/10 FRZ 2.0MMA CTN-40 LB | $2,963,540 | 123J1426C1972 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Cherry Meat Packers, Inc | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011516/4100035031/BEEF SPP PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0 MMA CTN-40 LB,BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA CTN-40 LB,BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ CTN-40 LB,BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ PKG-40/1 | $10,049,743 | 123J1426C1971 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Central Valley Meat Co., Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011516/4100035030/BEEF FRESH BNLS BULK COMBO-20/2000 LB,BEEF BNLS SPECIAL TRM FRZ CTN-60 LB | $582,247 | 123J1426C1970 |
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How to win government animal (except poultry) slaughtering contracts
Federal animal (except poultry) slaughtering contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 311611. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for animal (except poultry) slaughtering bids, and look for small business set-asides: many animal (except poultry) slaughtering contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
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Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government animal (except poultry) slaughtering contracts?
- Federal animal (except poultry) slaughtering contracts use NAICS 311611 (Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest animal (except poultry) slaughtering government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 311611 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Caviness Beef Packers, Limited ($242M), Cherry Meat Packers, Inc ($220M) and Central Valley Meat Co., Inc. ($215M).
- Which agencies buy the most animal (except poultry) slaughtering?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Agriculture ($1.8B), the Department of Defense ($11M) and the Department of Justice ($5.6M).
- Where are government animal (except poultry) slaughtering contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal animal (except poultry) slaughtering work is performed in Illinois ($573M), California ($517M) and Texas ($243M).
- Is federal spending on animal (except poultry) slaughtering contracts growing?
- Federal animal (except poultry) slaughtering contract obligations rose 5% from FY2024 ($610M) to FY2026 ($638M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for animal (except poultry) slaughtering contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 311611, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government animal (except poultry) slaughtering contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 311611 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for animal (except poultry) slaughtering work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.