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Federal Contracting by NAICS Code · Manufacturing

NAICS 311812: Food Manufacturing

Across 18 federal solicitations tracked under NAICS 311812 (Food Manufacturing), the most active buyers include Justice, Department of, Dept of Defense. This guide covers who buys under this code, the set-asides actually used, typical award values, and how to find live opportunities.

📊 Based on 18 real federal solicitations tracked under this code

Sector

Manufacturing

Typical award value

$347K to $2.8M

Set-aside activity

Yes

Federal agencies that buy under NAICS 311812

Justice, Department ofDept of Defense

These buyers award food manufacturing work under this code most often. Set up alerts on WinAContract to catch their solicitations early, then draft your response in GovCon.

Set-asides used under NAICS 311812

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)No Set aside used

Filtering opportunities by NAICS 311812 and your certification surfaces the bids where large primes are excluded. See our set-aside program guides for how each one works.

Common questions about NAICS 311812

Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 311812?

The agencies that most frequently post food manufacturing solicitations under NAICS 311812 include Justice, Department of, Dept of Defense. Tracking these buyers on WinAContract and drafting responses in GovCon is the fastest way to build a pipeline under this code.

Is NAICS 311812 eligible for small-business set-asides?

Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 311812 commonly use Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), No Set aside used. If your firm holds a matching socioeconomic certification, you can compete on set-aside opportunities where large businesses are excluded — typically a far less crowded field.

What is the typical contract value for NAICS 311812?

Federal awards under NAICS 311812 typically range $347K to $2.8M. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope, and contract vehicle — for example, individual IDIQ task orders versus standalone definitive contracts.

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