Top USDA poultry processing contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Agriculture obligated $539.1M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 311615, up 2.8% from $524.3M in the preceding 12 months. 24 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 5 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Agriculture. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top USDA contractors for NAICS 311615
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyson Foods Inc. | $226.3M | $227.1M | 42.0% | — |
| 2 | Gold Creek Foods, LLC | $67.5M | $43.0M | 12.5% | ▲ 3 |
| 3 | Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc | $58.6M | $50.6M | 10.9% | — |
| 4 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation | $51.9M | $55.4M | 9.6% | ▼ 2 |
| 5 | Rich Chicks LLC | $27.4M | $27.4M | 5.1% | ▲ 1 |
| 6 | JTM Provisions Co Inc | $26.1M | $44.8M | 4.8% | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | Crider, Inc. | $23.4M | $22.1M | 4.3% | — |
| 8 | Foster Poultry Farms, LLC | $12.7M | $16.3M | 2.4% | — |
| 9 | OUT of the Shell LLC | $10.8M | $6.9M | 2.0% | ▲ 1 |
| 10 | George's, Inc. | $6.2M | $1.1M | 1.2% | ▲ 10 |
| 11 | Proview Foods, LLC | $6.2M | $5.2M | 1.1% | — |
| 12 | Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation | $3.9M | −$401K | 0.7% | New |
| 13 | TFC Poultry LLC | $3.9M | $4.1M | 0.7% | ▼ 1 |
| 14 | Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative Inc | $3.2M | $809K | 0.6% | ▲ 7 |
| 15 | Butterball LLC | $3.1M | $2.7M | 0.6% | ▼ 1 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Gold Creek Foods, LLC$43.0M → $67.5M (+$24.5M) · now #2
- Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc$50.6M → $58.6M (+$8.0M) · now #3
- George's, Inc.$1.1M → $6.2M (+$5.1M) · now #10
Largest declines
- JTM Provisions Co Inc$44.8M → $26.1M (−$18.7M) · now #6
- Tony Downs Foods Co$8.0M → $191K (−$7.8M) · now #21
- Foster Poultry Farms, LLC$16.3M → $12.7M (−$3.6M) · now #8
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Agriculture, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food and Nutrition Service | $452.0M | $419.4M | Up $32.6M (7.8%) |
| Agricultural Marketing Service | $87.1M | $105.1M | Down $18.1M (17.2%) |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | $17K | $42K | Down $25K (58.7%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123J1426C1891 | Rich Chicks LLC COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011489/4100034951/CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK | $6.4M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| 123J1426C1892 | Tyson Foods Inc. COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011489/4100034952/CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK | $17.5M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| 123J1426C1889 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011489/4100034949/CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK | $6.0M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| 123J1426C1887 | Gold Creek Foods, LLC COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011489/4100034947/CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK | $7.1M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| 123J1426C1805 | Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011453/4100034865/TURKEY BREAST DELI SLICED FRZ PKG 8/5 LB,TURKEY BREAST SMKD SLC FRZ PKG 8/5 LB,TURKEY BREAST DELI SLC FRZ PKG 20/2… | $6.2M | Dec 15, 2026 |
| 123J1426C1854 | Tyson Foods Inc. COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011461/4100034914/CHICKEN OVEN ROASTED FRZ 8 PC CTN-30 LB,CHICKEN WHOLE BAGGED FRZ CTN-36-43 LB | $9.7M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 123J1426C2048 | Tyson Foods Inc. COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011528/4100035108/CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK | $18.2M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 123J1426C2045 | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011528/4100035105/CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK | $9.0M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 123J1426C2049 | Rich Chicks LLC COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011528/4100035109/CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK | $5.0M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 123J1426C2050 | Gold Creek Foods, LLC COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011528/4100035110/CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK | $12.1M | Dec 31, 2026 |
Common questions
Who are the top USDA contractors for NAICS 311615?
In the latest 12 months, Tyson Foods Inc. ($226.3M), Gold Creek Foods, LLC ($67.5M), Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc ($58.6M) received the most USDA obligations for poultry processing.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 91.6% of positive obligations, and Tyson Foods Inc. alone held 42.0%. 0 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large USDA NAICS 311615 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 123J1426C1891 (Rich Chicks LLC, $6.4M obligated), ending Oct 31, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
Related markets
Figures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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