NAICS 115114 - Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning)
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What is NAICS 115114
NAICS code 115114 covers establishments primarily engaged in providing postharvest crop activities, excluding cotton ginning. These services focus on preparing crops for market or further processing after harvest. Businesses operating under this code perform essential functions such as cleaning, drying, shelling, fumigating, curing, sorting, grading, packing, and cooling of various agricultural products. These activities are critical for maintaining crop quality, extending shelf life, and meeting regulatory and market standards. Government agencies contract for these services to support agricultural stability, food security, and supply chain efficiency, especially in programs involving food distribution, disaster relief, and agricultural research.
Industry Classification for NAICS 115114
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing services on crops, subsequent to their harvest, with the intent of preparing them for market or further processing. These establishments provide postharvest activities, such as crop cleaning, sun drying, shelling, fumigating, curing, sorting, grading, packing, and cooling.
Breakdown for NAICS 115114
- Involves services performed on crops after harvest to prepare them for market or processing.
- Excludes cotton ginning, focusing on other postharvest crop activities.
- Includes a range of services such as cleaning, drying, shelling, fumigating, and packing.
- Typically involves small to medium-sized establishments meeting SBA size standards.
- Contracts support food security, disaster relief, and agricultural supply chain efficiency.
Included Activities for NAICS 115114
- Cleaning harvested crops to remove debris and contaminants.
- Sun drying or mechanical drying of crops to reduce moisture content.
- Shelling seeds and nuts for market readiness.
- Fumigating crops to control pests and extend shelf life.
- Curing crops to improve quality and storage life.
- Sorting and grading crops based on size, quality, and appearance.
- Packing and packaging crops for transport and sale.
- Cooling crops to preserve freshness and prevent spoilage.
Business Types for NAICS 115114
- Postharvest processing facilities
- Agricultural service contractors
- Crop packing and grading companies
- Fumigation and pest control service providers
- Drying and curing specialists
- Small to medium agricultural enterprises
Subcategories for NAICS 115114
- Almond hulling and shelling
- Banana ripening
- Bean cleaning
- Corn drying
- Corn shelling
- Crop cleaning
- Decorticating flax
- Delinting cottonseed
- Filbert hulling and shelling
- Fruit precooling
- Fruit sorting, grading, and packing
- Fruit, sun drying
- Fruit, vacuum cooling
- Fumigating grain
- Grain cleaning
- Grain drying
- Grain fumigation
- Grain grinding (except custom grinding for animal feed)
- Hulling and shelling of nuts
- Irradiation of fruits and vegetables
- Nut hulling and shelling
- Packaging fresh or farm-dried fruits and vegetables
- Packing fruits and vegetables
- Peanut shelling
- Pecan hulling and shelling
- Potato curing
- Retting flax
- Rice drying
- Seed cleaning
- Seed processing, postharvest for propagation
- Sorting, grading, cleaning, and packing of fruits and vegetables
- Sun drying of dates, prunes, raisins, and olives
- Sun drying of fruits and vegetables
- Sun drying of tomatoes
- Sweet potato curing
- Tobacco grading
- Vegetable precooling
- Vegetable sorting, grading, and packing
- Vegetable sun drying
- Vegetable vacuum cooling
- Walnut hulling and shelling
- Waxing, fruits or vegetables
Government Buyers for NAICS 115114
Government agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Defense (DoD), and state agricultural departments frequently procure postharvest crop activities. These agencies require these services to ensure the proper handling and preservation of crops intended for food assistance programs, military rations, and scientific study. Additionally, contracts may support emergency response efforts where crop preservation is vital to prevent losses and maintain food supply chains. These agencies value contractors that meet stringent quality, safety, and timeliness standards.
Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 115114
Contracts for NAICS 115114 services typically include fixed-price and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreements, with procurement methods ranging from competitive bidding to negotiated contracts. Contract values vary widely based on scope, duration, and volume, often ranging from tens of thousands to several million dollars. Smaller contracts may focus on specific activities such as crop sorting or fumigation, while larger contracts can cover comprehensive postharvest processing across multiple sites. Government agencies prioritize contractors with proven compliance, capacity, and technical expertise.
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