Other Animal Food Manufacturing

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SBA Size Standard

650 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

Sector

Manufacturing

311

Subsector

Food Manufacturing

3111

Industry Group

Animal Food Manufacturing

311119

National Industry (This Code)

Other Animal Food Manufacturing

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing animal food (except dog and cat) from ingredients, such as grains, oilseed mill products, and meat products.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

650 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 311119

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

→Manufacturing dog and cat foods--are classified in U.S. Industry 311111, Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing;

→Slaughtering animals for feed--are classified in Industry 31161, Animal Slaughtering and Processing; and

→Manufacturing vitamins and minerals for animals--are classified in Industry 32541, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing.

How to Use NAICS 311119 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 311119 — Other Animal Food Manufacturing — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Animal Food Manufacturing space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of 650 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 311119.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 311119?

NAICS code 311119 is 'Other Animal Food Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 31). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing animal food (except dog and cat) from ingredients, such as grains, oilseed mill products, and meat products. Cross-Refer

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 311119?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 311119 (Other Animal Food Manufacturing) as one with 650 employees. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 311119 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 311119 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 311119 (Other Animal Food Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.