Government Poultry Processing Contracts

Key figures

In FY2026, contract obligations were $540,017,519 across 281 awards with activity that year, a change of +2.6% from $526,346,277 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,726,558,928 across 1,181 awards.

Obligated in FY2026

$540M

Awards in FY2026

281

Change vs FY2025

+2.6%

Total, FY2024 to FY2026

$1.7B

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.

Poultry Processing contract spending by year

Federal poultry processing contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 311615. The table below lists the same numbers.

Top poultry processing government contractors

Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 311615 (Poultry Processing).

Agencies buying poultry processing

Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 311615.

Where poultry processing contract work is performed

States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.

Recent poultry processing contract awards

The latest poultry processing contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.

Open poultry processing government bids

No open poultry processing bids right now. Check the open bids page, which is updated daily from SAM.gov.

How to win government poultry processing contracts

Federal poultry processing contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 311615. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for poultry processing bids, and look for small business set-asides: many poultry processing contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.

• Open poultry processing bids
• SAM Registration: Step-by-Step Guide (It's Free)
• Small Business Set-Aside Contracts Explained
• How to Bid on Government Contracts

Explore government poultry processing contracts by state, agency and contractor

• Department of Agriculture contracts
• Department of Justice contracts
• Government contracts in Pennsylvania
• Government contracts in Georgia
• Government contracts in Minnesota
• Government contracts in South Carolina
• Government contracts in North Carolina
• Tyson Foods government contracts

Frequently asked questions

What NAICS code is used for government poultry processing contracts?

Federal poultry processing contracts use NAICS 311615 (Poultry Processing). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.

Who are the largest poultry processing government contractors?

By contract dollars under NAICS 311615 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Tyson Foods Inc. ($692M), Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc ($204M) and Pilgrim'S Pride Corporation ($153M).

Which agencies buy the most poultry processing?

From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Agriculture ($1.7B) and the Department of Justice ($4.9M).

Where are government poultry processing contracts performed?

By contract dollars, the most federal poultry processing work is performed in Pennsylvania ($562M), Georgia ($304M) and Minnesota ($214M).

Is federal spending on poultry processing contracts growing?

Federal poultry processing contract obligations fell 18% from FY2024 ($660M) to FY2026 ($540M). 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 poultry processing contracts?

It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 311615, 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 poultry processing contracts?

An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 311615 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for poultry processing work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.