Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 114112

Shellfish Fishing

Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 114112.

NAICS 114112 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$3.2M
Total awards
57 awards
Active obligations
$8K
Size standard
$14,000,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 114112 covers commercial harvesting of shellfish such as clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops by vessels or by hand, dredging, or diving operations in coastal and inland waters for sale as food or bait.

Federal opportunities under 114112 typically involve contracts to supply freshly harvested shellfish under required permits, vessel-based delivery to federal facilities, or emergency seafood procurement with traceable harvest documentation and sanitary handling compliance.

FY2024 snapshot

Obligations
$8K
Awards
1
Average award
$8K

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 114112?
  • Harvest and deliver live oysters, clams, or mussels from vessel-based operations with harvest tags and chain-of-custody records.
  • Provide scallop dredging and wet storage, then deliver the landed catch according to delivery schedule and sanitary handling requirements.
  • Conduct dives for mussel collection on permitted beds and supply live mussels in transportable containers with temperature control.
  • Execute time-sensitive shellfish harvests for emergency food procurement including rapid loading, transport, and harvest documentation.
When is NAICS 114112 a weak fit?
  • Shellfish aquaculture/farming - missing wild-capture harvesting methods and vessel or dredge operations; activity is propagation and farm management.
  • Seafood processing plants - missing the harvesting step; activity centers on shucking, canning, packaging, and cold storage.
  • Wholesale seafood distributors - missing harvest operations; activity is purchasing, storing, and reselling processed shellfish rather than catching it.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 114112?
  • Solicitation lists harvest permit numbers, vessel registration requirements, or observer access clauses specific to commercial shellfish capture.
  • Contract deliverables require harvest tags, chain-of-custody forms, and immediate refrigerated transport with temperature logs.
  • Performance requirements specify permitted harvesting methods (dredge, hand, or dive), crew certification for dive operations, or salvage safety plans.

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