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NAICS 311911: Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing

NAICS 311911

NAICS 311911 – Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing covers the industrial-scale production of roasted nuts, peanut butter, and related nut-based food products intended for human consumption. This sector includes operations that roast, grind, blend, and package nuts such as peanuts, almonds, cashews, and walnuts, often with added ingredients like salt, sweeteners, or stabilizers to meet shelf-stable and nutritional specifications.

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 311911.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 311911 – Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing covers the industrial-scale production of roasted nuts, peanut butter, and related nut-based food products intended for human consumption. This sector includes operations that roast, grind, blend, and package nuts such as peanuts, almonds, ...

NAICS 311911 – Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing covers the industrial-scale production of roasted nuts, peanut butter, and related nut-based food products intended for human consumption. This sector includes operations that roast, grind, blend, and package nuts such as peanuts, almonds, cashews, and walnuts, often with added ingredients like salt, sweeteners, or stabilizers to meet shelf-stable and nutritional specifications. Products in this category are frequently procured for military rations, federal nutrition assistance programs, and institutional feeding operations within the federal food service supply chain. While not a high-profile procurement category, this NAICS supports critical logistics and nutritional readiness goals across federal agencies that require long-shelf-life, high-protein food items for deployment, emergency response, and cafeteria services. No contractor data is available to identify leading primes or small businesses in this NAICS code within the government contracting space. The competitive landscape appears fragmented, with potential participation from specialty food manufacturers, defense contractors with food logistics divisions, and small businesses certified under HUBZone, SDB, or WOSB programs. No agency data is available to identify primary buyers or procurement drivers within this sector. However, demand is likely driven by the Department of Defense for Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) and Unitized Group Ration (UGR) programs, the Department of Agriculture for child nutrition and food assistance initiatives, and the Department of Veterans Affairs for institutional meal services. The market context is characterized by low competition density and niche procurement opportunities. Contractors with expertise in USDA-compliant food safety standards, HACCP protocols, and military-grade packaging may find opportunities in sole-source or limited-bid contracts. Procurement trends suggest steady, low-volume demand tied to inventory replenishment cycles rather than large-scale modernization initiatives.

Small business size standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 311911 work as a small business.

SBA threshold
750 employees
Applies to the whole industry code

The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.

13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.

Key metrics

Federal obligations and activity under NAICS 311911, last 12 months.

Total Obligations

$106.4M

Last 12 months

Average Award Size

$4K

Per awarded contract

Opportunities Posted

364

Last 12 months

Active Contracts

12

Currently open

Awarded Contracts

25,506

Last 12 months

Awards Expiring

23

End date within 12 months

Contractors Awarded

28

Last 12 months

YoY Growth

-33.4%

vs. prior 12 months

Top contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 311911, ranked by dollars won.

Top agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 311911.

Ranked by Total Awards
Department Of Agriculture$93.9M
Department Of Defense$12.5M
Department Of Justice$0
Top 3 combined$106.4M25,506

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 311911, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Moderate Competition

Median 3-5 bidders per reported award. · 1,781 reported awards

Median Bidders

3

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

20%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

15%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

1,781

0% of 442,935 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
311911This Code
Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing
Moderate Competition320%
1,7810% of 442,935
31191NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid151%
3,5291% of 444,827
3119Industry Group
Other Food Manufacturing
Moderate Competition324%
146,5273% of 4,817,775
311Subsector
Fewer Bidders236%
971,56211% of 8,600,129
31Sector
Manufacturing
Fewer Bidders240%
1,485,73616% of 9,382,790

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

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NAICS 311911 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

NAICS code 311911 covers Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) salting, roasting, drying, cooking, or canning nuts; (2) processing grains or seeds into snacks; and (3) manufacturing peanut butter and other nut butters. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

Recently Posted in Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing

NAICS: 311911
SLED
ER234R7013 - Honey and Peanut Butters for Canteen Resale
Solicitation # DOC 0000000083SL
The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued solicitation DOC 0000000083SL for a Blanket Purchase Agreement to supply creamy peanut butter, crunchy peanut butter, and pure honey in clear squeeze bottles for canteen resale at commodity warehouses. The contract is awarded on a per-line-item basis to the bidder meeting all specifications with the highest total cost points, following a sample evaluation process that may include taste testing. All products must be individually commercially packaged for resale, individually bar-coded, and free of metal or foil. Labels must include nutrition facts, ingredients, net weight, and a legible freshness date, with a minimum shelf life of six months from the date of acceptance. Deliveries are shipped FOB Destination to the Central and Eastern Region Commodity Warehouses, with initial deliveries required within fifteen business days and subsequent orders within ten business days of a purchase order. Prices remain firm for the first six months, with adjustments permitted if costs increase by 5% or more upon Department approval. Vendors must be registered as Approved and Spend Authorized in MissouriBUYS to be eligible for award. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Buy American Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act, as well as maintaining an affirmative action plan for vendors with 50 or more employees. Payment is processed via Electronic Funds Transfer within forty-five business days of receipt of products and invoices.
DOC CORRECTIONS

POSTED

16 days ago

DEADLINE

in 11 days
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NAICS: 311911
Closed
SLED
VDC/INVITE TO BID/PEANUT BUTTER (KOSHER & BULK))/10-26\128831
Solicitation # IFB-128831
Solicitation IFB-128831 is an invitation for bids from the Virginia Department of General Services to establish a term contract for the supply of domestic, Kosher Certified, US Grade A bulk peanut butter. The contract will serve the Virginia Distribution Center in Sandston, Virginia, with an initial term of two years and three optional one-year extensions. Bidders must bid on both required pack sizes, which include 6/5 lb plastic tubs with tamper-evident closures or composite cans and 50-lb bag-in-box options. The product must be homogenized, smooth, and stabilized using non-tropical vegetable sources, with a minimum shelf life of one year from manufacture and a requirement that it be produced no more than 60 days prior to shipping. The contract will be awarded on a lot basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on net unit prices. Responsive bids must be submitted electronically via the eVA portal by October 13, 2026, and must include completed Attachments A-D, a State Corporation Commission form, a Vendor Data Sheet, and a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Deliveries require an appointment made 72 business hours in advance and must be made between 7:15 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Payment is issued monthly within 30 days of receiving a valid invoice. Compliance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Vendors Manual, DSBSD small business certifications, and USDA quality standards is mandatory for all participants.
Department of General Services

POSTED

about 1 month ago

CLOSED

25 days ago
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NAICS: 311911
Closed
SLED
Peanut Butter, Bulk
Solicitation # S-29100-00018093
The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) is soliciting bids under solicitation number S-29100-00018093 for the procurement of approximately 80,000 pounds of bulk peanut butter. The goods must be USA Grade A or US Grade Fancy, Style I, Class A Regular, and Type a stabilized, meeting USDA Commercial Item Description A-A-20328B. Deliveries consist of an estimated two full truckloads to be delivered FOB destination to the ODOC Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon, within 40 days after receipt of order. Key product requirements include a sodium content not exceeding 280 mg per 2 Tbsp serving and a consistency that holds its shape when scooped. Packaging must comply with 21 CFR Part 110 and FSIS standards, specifically prohibiting metal handles on containers and requiring Gregorian calendar date coding. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price per line item, group, or all-or-none basis. Evaluation includes a price preference of up to 10%, with a 5% preference specifically for qualifying resident bidders headquartered in Oregon. Bidders must submit their proposals via OREGONBUYS by October 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST, including a signed cover page, pricing, and signature pages. Awarded contractors are required to maintain general commercial liability of at least 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence, auto liability of 2,000,000 dollars per accident, and compliant worker's compensation insurance. Invoices must include the purchase order number and detailed quantity data, with payment terms allowing for overdue charges after 45 days.
Department of Corrections

POSTED

about 1 month ago

CLOSED

25 days ago
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