311511

Fluid Milk Manufacturing

Manufacturing › Food Manufacturing › Dairy Product Manufacturing

SBA Size Standard

1,150 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

31

Sector

Manufacturing

311

Subsector

Food Manufacturing

3115

Industry Group

Dairy Product Manufacturing

311511

National Industry (This Code)

Fluid Milk 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 (1) manufacturing processed milk products, such as pasteurized milk or cream and sour cream and/or (2) manufacturing fluid milk dairy substitutes from soybeans and other nondairy substances.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

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

Size Standard

1,150 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 311511

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 dry mix whipped toppings, canned milk, and ultra high temperature milk--are classified in U.S. Industry 311514, Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing;
Manufacturing frozen whipped toppings--are classified in U.S. Industry 311412, Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing;
Manufacturing ice cream and frozen yogurt and other frozen desserts--are classified in Industry 311520, Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing; and
Milking dairy cattle--are classified in Industry 112120, Dairy Cattle and Milk Production.

How to Use NAICS 311511 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 311511Fluid Milk 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 Dairy Product 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 1,150 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 311511.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 311511?

NAICS code 311511 is 'Fluid Milk Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 31). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing processed milk products, such as pasteurized milk or cream and sour cream and/or (2) manufacturing fluid milk dairy s

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 311511?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 311511 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing) as one with 1,150 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 311511 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 311511 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 311511 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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