Government Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing Contracts
NAICS 311991 · Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
Government perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts totaled $2.8B across 1,422,277 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 4.6% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $1.8B, or 65% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $936,522,576 across 509,254 awards with activity that year, a change of -4.6% from $981,705,518 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $2,754,286,335 across 1,422,277 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $937M
- Awards in FY2026
- 509,254
- Change vs FY2025
- -4.6%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $2.8B
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.
Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing contract spending by year
Federal perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 311991. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $936,522,576 | 509,254 | -4.6% |
| FY2025 | $981,705,518 | 508,549 | +17.4% |
| FY2024 | $836,058,240 | 405,198 | n/a |
About government perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts
Federal spending on perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts rose 12% from FY2024 ($836M) to FY2026 ($937M), peaking in FY2025. 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 20% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts (65%), followed by the Department of Agriculture. The states with the most of this work are California, Virginia and New Jersey.
NAICS 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing) is part of the Manufacturing sector.
Top perishable prepared food manufacturing government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valiant Integrated Services LLC | $257,151,121 | 9.3% |
| 2 | Ocean Fair International Ship Chandleing LLC | $141,883,065 | 5.2% |
| 3 | Wescott Agri Products, Inc | $141,372,529 | 5.1% |
| 4 | Seashore Fruit & Produce Co., Inc. | $117,562,965 | 4.3% |
| 5 | Creation Gardens, Inc | $101,846,816 | 3.7% |
| 6 | Frank M. Gargiulo & Son, Inc. | $100,976,846 | 3.7% |
| 7 | Senn Bros., Inc. | $77,833,185 | 2.8% |
| 8 | Val-Pro, Inc. | $77,565,671 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Forestwood Farm, Inc. | $74,106,857 | 2.7% |
| 10 | Triple B Corp | $73,893,062 | 2.7% |
Agencies buying perishable prepared food manufacturing
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 311991.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,776,693,959 | 64.5% |
| 2 | Department of Agriculture | $797,523,337 | 29.0% |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $117,967,096 | 4.3% |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $55,629,110 | 2.0% |
| 5 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $3,240,589 | 0.1% |
| 6 | Department of the Interior | $2,251,418 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Department of Health and Human Services | $886,290 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Department of State | $57,215 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Corporation for National and Community Service | $37,322 | <0.1% |
Where perishable prepared food manufacturing contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $545,284,216 | 19.8% |
| 2 | Virginia | $289,273,948 | 10.5% |
| 3 | New Jersey | $229,069,503 | 8.3% |
| 4 | Minnesota | $145,183,461 | 5.3% |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $117,162,750 | 4.3% |
| 6 | Florida | $102,348,658 | 3.7% |
| 7 | Kentucky | $101,922,786 | 3.7% |
| 8 | Texas | $97,918,686 | 3.6% |
| 9 | Washington | $88,184,789 | 3.2% |
| 10 | North Carolina | $79,720,535 | 2.9% |
Recent perishable prepared food manufacturing contract awards
The latest perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Baxters North America, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER IS TO REPLENISH INVENTORY UTILIZED DURING DISASTER RESPONSE AT DC BAYAMON AND DC TRACY | $3,259,210 | 70FB7026F00000100 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | So-Pak-Co, Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER IS TO REPLENISH INVENTORY UTILIZED DURING DISASTER RESPONSE AT DC BAYAMON AND DC TRACY. | $1,501,368 | 70FB7026F00000099 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Fruta Royal, LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011532/4100035090/MANDARIN TANGERINE FRESH BAG PKG-6/5 LB | $3,811,140 | 123J1426C2030 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Fruta Royal, LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011532/4100035091/MANDARIN TANGERINE FRESH BAG PKG-6/5 LB | $2,966,352 | 123J1426C2031 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | San Diego, County of | Department of JusticeFIREARM TRAINING CENTER | $150,000 | 15F06726P0000942 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Bushmans' Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011532/4100035095/MANDARIN TANGERINE FRESH BAG PKG-6/5 LB | $3,941,256 | 123J1426C2035 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Bushmans' Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011532/4100035094/MANDARIN TANGERINE FRESH BAG PKG-6/5 LB | $3,014,208 | 123J1426C2034 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Bushmans' Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011532/4100035093/MANDARIN TANGERINE FRESH BAG PKG-6/5 LB | $3,615,300 | 123J1426C2033 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | All-American Farms Inc | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011532/4100035092/MANDARIN TANGERINE FRESH BAG PKG-6/5 LB | $1,964,009 | 123J1426C2032 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Horizon Marketing, Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011532/4100035089/MANDARIN TANGERINE FRESH BAG PKG-6/5 LB | $745,992 | 123J1426C2029 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | RJB Produce, Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011532/4100035088/MANDARIN TANGERINE FRESH BAG PKG-6/5 LB | $1,683,312 | 123J1426C2028 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Trinity Fruit Company, Inc. | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011532/4100035087/MANDARIN TANGERINE FRESH BAG PKG-6/5 LB | $474,432 | 123J1426C2027 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Wescott Agri Products, Inc | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011532/4100035086/MANDARIN TANGERINE FRESH BAG PKG-6/5 LB | $1,394,052 | 123J1426C2026 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Sutherland'S Foodservice, Inc | Department of JusticeFY27 - A1 - SUTHERLAND 1Q | $0 | 15B30126P00000160 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | North Star Imports, LLC | Department of JusticeFCI ATLANTA FY27 - A1 - 1ST QTR NORTHSTAR | $68,400 | 15B30126P00000078 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Pueblo Trading Co Inc | Department of JusticeFY27 - A1 - 1Q PUEBLO TRADING | $0 | 15B30126P00000077 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | RCH Dynamic Innovative Solutions LLC | Department of Justice1ST QRT FY2027 A1 BREAD ITEMS BUY 1212082_01 | $0 | 15B50826P00000234 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Advanced Commodities, Inc. | Department of Justice1ST QTR FY27 TURKEY ROAST | $0 | 15B31826P00000124 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Carolina Opportunity Sales, Inc | Department of JusticeFY27 A1 TBD Q1 MEAT OCT 26 | $17,304 | 15B30326P00000149 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Pueblo Trading Co Inc | Department of JusticeFY27 A1 TBD Q1 MEAT OCT 26 | $49,649 | 15B30326P00000147 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Apex Food Group, LLC | Department of JusticeFY27 A1 Q1 MEAT OCT 26 | $27,480 | 15B30326P00000146 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Rainmaker, Inc. | Department of JusticeFY27 A1 TBD Q1 MEAT OCT 26 | $19,544 | 15B30326P00000145 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | North Star Imports, LLC | Department of JusticeFY27 A1 TBD Q1 MEAT OCT 26 | $74,360 | 15B30326P00000142 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Sirna & Sons, Inc | Department of Justice1ST QUARTER PRODUCE REQUIREMENTS (FY 2027) | $145,806 | 15B21626P00000090 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Pueblo Trading Co Inc | Department of JusticeA1-FY27- 1ST QTR - SUBSISTENCE - OCTOBER 1, 2026 - DECEMBER 31, 2026 | $40,194 | 15B10626P00000414 |
Open perishable prepared food manufacturing government bids
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Agriculture, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 311991
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 12, 2026
Agriculture, Department of · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 311991
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 12, 2026
How to win government perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts
Federal perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 311991. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for perishable prepared food manufacturing bids, and look for small business set-asides: many perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in New Jersey
- Government contracts in Minnesota
- Government contracts in Wisconsin
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts?
- Federal perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts use NAICS 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest perishable prepared food manufacturing government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 311991 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Valiant Integrated Services LLC ($257M), Ocean Fair International Ship Chandleing LLC ($142M) and Wescott Agri Products, Inc ($141M).
- Which agencies buy the most perishable prepared food manufacturing?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($1.8B), the Department of Agriculture ($798M) and the Department of Homeland Security ($118M).
- Where are government perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal perishable prepared food manufacturing work is performed in California ($545M), Virginia ($289M) and New Jersey ($229M).
- Is federal spending on perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts growing?
- Federal perishable prepared food manufacturing contract obligations rose 12% from FY2024 ($836M) to FY2026 ($937M), peaking in FY2025. 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 perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 311991, 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 perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 311991 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for perishable prepared food manufacturing work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.