Meat Processed from Carcasses

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

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in processing or preserving meat and meat byproducts (except poultry and small game) from purchased meats. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in assembly cutting and packing of meats (i.e., boxed meats) from purchased meats.

NAICS code 311612 — Meat Processed from Carcasses — 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 1,000 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 311612.

What is NAICS code 311612?

NAICS code 311612 is 'Meat Processed from Carcasses', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 31). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in processing or preserving meat and meat byproducts (except poultry and small game) from purchased meats. This industry includes establi

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 311612?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 311612 (Meat Processed from Carcasses) as one with 1,000 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 311612 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 311612 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 311612 (Meat Processed from Carcasses) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.