311615

Poultry Processing

Manufacturing › Food Manufacturing › Animal Slaughtering and Processing

SBA Size Standard

1,250 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

31

Sector

Manufacturing

311

Subsector

Food Manufacturing

3116

Industry Group

Animal Slaughtering and Processing

311615

National Industry (This Code)

Poultry Processing

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) slaughtering poultry and small game and/or (2) preparing processed poultry and small game meat and meat byproducts.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

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

Size Standard

1,250 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 311615

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:

Slaughtering animals (except poultry and small game) and/or preparing meats--are classified in U.S. Industry 311611, Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering;
Preparing meat and meat byproducts (except poultry and small game) from purchased meats--are classified in U.S. Industry 311612, Meat Processed from Carcasses;
Rendering animal fats and oils, bones, and meat scraps--are classified in U.S. Industry 311613, Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing;
Canning poultry and small game for baby food--are classified in U.S. Industry 311422, Specialty Canning;
Manufacturing poultry-based animal feeds from purchased carcasses--are classified in Industry 31111, Animal Food Manufacturing;
Manufacturing frozen meat and poultry products, such as nationality foods (e.g., enchiladas, egg rolls, pizza) and frozen dinners--are classified in U.S. Industry 311412, Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing; and
Drying, freezing, and breaking eggs--are classified in U.S. Industry 311999, All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing.

How to Use NAICS 311615 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 311615Poultry Processing — 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 1,250 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 311615.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 311615?

NAICS code 311615 is 'Poultry Processing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 31). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) slaughtering poultry and small game and/or (2) preparing processed poultry and small game meat and meat byproducts. Cross-Referenc

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 311615?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 311615 (Poultry Processing) as one with 1,250 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 311615 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 311615 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 311615 (Poultry Processing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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