Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 812910: Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

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NAICS 812910 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$475.1M
Total awards
3,695 awards
Active obligations
$38.9M
Size standard
$9,000,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 812910 covers nonmedical services for household or companion animals such as grooming, boarding, pet sitting, dog walking, pet day care, and routine hygiene and exercise services provided by civilian businesses.

Federal opportunities under 812910 typically involve contracted day care or boarding for agency employees pets, on-site grooming and bathing, scheduled dog walking, and short-term pet transport and handling that exclude veterinary treatment.

FY2026 snapshot

Obligations
$13.6M
Awards
83
Average award
$163.5K
Change from FY2025
+37.3%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$13,505

PET PARADISE CORP

US Customs and Border Protection

PIID
70B03C26P00000452
PSC
R416 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: VETERINARY/ANIMAL CARE

$40,515

PET PARADISE CORP

US Customs and Border Protection

PIID
70B03C26P00000450
PSC
R416 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: VETERINARY/ANIMAL CARE

$1,261,434

D JONES LTD

Transportation Security Administration

PIID
70T01026F7670N009
PSC
2330 - TRAILERS

$103,256

LOTUSUSA, INC.

US Customs and Border Protection

PIID
70B03C26P00000437
PSC
R416 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: VETERINARY/ANIMAL CARE

$46,768

DAWN SAGE

US Customs and Border Protection

PIID
70B03C26P00000396
PSC
R416 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: VETERINARY/ANIMAL CARE

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 812910?
  • Boarding and kennel management providing feeding, exercise, socialization, and overnight care for owned companion animals.
  • On-site grooming services including bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning for companion animals at a government facility or contracted site.
  • Dog walking and pet-sitting with documented exercise logs, feeding records, and daily incident reports for enrolled animals.
  • Short-term pet transport and handoff services for relocation or temporary housing with secure handling and chain-of-custody records.
When is NAICS 812910 a weak fit?
  • Veterinary medical services: involves diagnosis, surgery, prescriptions, and clinical treatment that require licensed veterinary practitioners and medical facilities, which are outside pet care services.
  • Laboratory animal research husbandry: requires adherence to regulated scientific protocols, specialized husbandry and oversight for research animals, not general companion animal services.
  • Wildlife management and pest control: focuses on population control, trapping, relocation, or extermination of wildlife or pests rather than grooming, boarding, or companion animal care.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 812910?
  • Scope line items list daily feeding schedules, supervised play periods, overnight kennel staffing, and animal handling procedures.
  • Deliverables specify grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, nail trims, finish aesthetics, and use of grooming equipment or kennels.
  • Evaluation criteria request handler background checks, animal handling certifications, vaccination tracking records, and incident reporting procedures.

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