Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

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

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in slaughtering animals (except poultry and small game). Establishments that slaughter and prepare meats are included in this industry.

NAICS code 311611 — Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering — 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 Slaughtering and Processing 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 311611.

What is NAICS code 311611?

NAICS code 311611 is 'Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 31). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in slaughtering animals (except poultry and small game). Establishments that slaughter and prepare meats are included in this industry.

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 311611?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 311611 (Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering) 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 311611 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 311611 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 311611 (Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.