Top USDA seafood product preparation and packaging contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Agriculture obligated $77.4M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 311710, down 70.5% from $262.7M in the preceding 12 months. 17 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 8 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 311710
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 | Silver Bay Seafoods, L.L.C. | $18.3M | $14.1M | 23.6% | ▲ 5 |
| 2 | Americas Catch Inc | $11.4M | $10.7M | 14.7% | ▲ 6 |
| 3 | Trident Seafoods Corporation | $9.2M | $46.6M | 11.8% | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Lafitte Frozen Foods Corporation | $6.2M | $3.0M | 8.0% | ▲ 9 |
| 5 | Ocean Select Seafood, L.L.C. | $6.0M | $12.7M | 7.8% | ▲ 2 |
| 6 | Magnolia Processing Inc | $5.2M | $1.8M | 6.8% | ▲ 10 |
| 7 | Pier Fish Co Inc | $4.9M | $2.3M | 6.3% | ▲ 8 |
| 8 | Heartland Catfish Co Inc | $4.5M | $19.6M | 5.8% | ▼ 4 |
| 9 | Paul Piazza & SON Inc. | $3.5M | $14.5M | 4.5% | ▼ 4 |
| 10 | Consolidated Catfish Producers LLC | $2.0M | $3.8M | 2.6% | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | Channel Fish Processing Co., Inc. | $1.8M | $76.3M | 2.4% | ▼ 10 |
| 12 | Bayou Shrimp Processors, Inc. | $1.5M | $1.2M | 1.9% | ▲ 6 |
| 13 | JBS Packing Co Inc | $1.3M | $0 | 1.7% | New |
| 14 | Gulf Pride Enterprises, Inc. | $677K | $0 | 0.9% | New |
| 15 | Sea Pearl Seafood Company, Inc. | $539K | −$979 | 0.7% | New |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Peter PAN Seafood Company, LLC−$4.2M → $0 (+$4.2M) · no latest-period obligations
- Silver Bay Seafoods, L.L.C.$14.1M → $18.3M (+$4.2M) · now #1
- Magnolia Processing Inc$1.8M → $5.2M (+$3.4M) · now #6
Largest declines
- Channel Fish Processing Co., Inc.$76.3M → $1.8M (−$74.5M) · now #11
- Trident Seafoods Corporation$46.6M → $9.2M (−$37.4M) · now #3
- High Liner Foods (USA), Incorporated$34.4M → $0 (−$34.4M) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
1 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| JBS Packing Co Inc | Sep 17, 2026 | $1.3M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Marketing Service | $44.4M | $228.6M | Down $184.2M (80.6%) |
| Food and Nutrition Service | $32.9M | $33.2M | Down $239K (0.7%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123J1425C2038 | Channel Fish Processing Co., Inc. COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010983/4100033037/FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB | $9.9M | Nov 15, 2026 |
| 123J1425C2039 | Channel Fish Processing Co., Inc. COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010983/4100033038/FISH AK PLCK FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB | $10.8M | Nov 30, 2026 |
| 123J1426C1459 | Trident Seafoods Corporation COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011320/4100034519/FISH AK PLCK FRZ BULK CTN-49.5 LB,FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ CTN-40 LB,FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB,FISH… | $6.4M | Dec 15, 2026 |
| 123J1426C1431 | Silver Bay Seafoods, L.L.C. COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011350/4100034491/SALMON PINK CAN-24/14.75 OZ (33630),K SALMON PINK CAN-24/14.75 OZ (33630) | $11.2M | Dec 15, 2026 |
| 123J1425C2041 | High Liner Foods (USA), Incorporated COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010983/4100033040/FISH AK POLLOCK NUGGETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB | $14.2M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 123J1425C2037 | Trident Seafoods Corporation COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010983/4100033036/FISH AK POLLOCK NUGGETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB,FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB,FISH AK PLCK FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB | $14.7M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 123J1425C2043 | High Liner Foods (USA), Incorporated COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010983/4100033042/FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB | $12.1M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 123J1426C1894 | Heartland Catfish Co Inc COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011498/4100034954/CATFISH FLTS UNBRD RAW PKG-20/2 LB | $4.5M | Mar 15, 2027 |
| 123J1426C1957 | Lafitte Frozen Foods Corporation COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011527/4100035017/SHRIMP PEELED & DVND 51-70 PKG-10/2 LB | $6.2M | Apr 15, 2027 |
| 123J1426C1896 | Americas Catch Inc COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011498/4100034956/CATFISH FLTS UNBRD RAW PKG-20/2 LB | $10.0M | Apr 30, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top USDA contractors for NAICS 311710?
In the latest 12 months, Silver Bay Seafoods, L.L.C. ($18.3M), Americas Catch Inc ($11.4M), Trident Seafoods Corporation ($9.2M) received the most USDA obligations for seafood product preparation and packaging.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 84.7% of positive obligations, and Silver Bay Seafoods, L.L.C. alone held 23.6%. 1 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large USDA NAICS 311710 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 123J1425C2038 (Channel Fish Processing Co., Inc., $9.9M obligated), ending Nov 15, 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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