NAICS 322230: Stationery Product Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting paper or paperboard into products used for writing, filing, art work, and similar applications. Illustrative Examples: Computer paper, die-cut, made from purchased paper Die-cut paper products for office use made from purchased paper or paperboard Envelopes (i.e., mailing, stationery) made from any material Stationery made from purchased paper Tablets (e.g., memo, note, writing) made from purchased paper Tapes (e.g., adding machine, calculator, cash register) made from purchased paper Cross-References.Show more
NAICS 322230 – Stationery Product Manufacturing covers the production of printed and manufactured paper-based office and administrative supplies, including forms, binders, folders, notepads, letterhead, envelopes, and custom branded stationery. This sector supports federal agencies’ operational needs for standardized documentation, recordkeeping, and internal communications, often requiring compliance with federal printing standards, secure handling protocols, and accessibility requirements under Section 508.
Industry Spending Overview
Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 322230.
AI Industry Description
NAICS 322230 – Stationery Product Manufacturing covers the production of printed and manufactured paper-based office and administrative supplies, including forms, binders, folders, notepads, letterhead, envelopes, and custom branded stationery. This sector supports federal agencies’ operational need...
NAICS 322230 – Stationery Product Manufacturing covers the production of printed and manufactured paper-based office and administrative supplies, including forms, binders, folders, notepads, letterhead, envelopes, and custom branded stationery. This sector supports federal agencies’ operational needs for standardized documentation, recordkeeping, and internal communications, often requiring compliance with federal printing standards, secure handling protocols, and accessibility requirements under Section 508. Products in this category are frequently procured for high-volume, recurring use across administrative, legal, and investigative functions, making them essential to the day-to-day functioning of government operations. While not high-tech, this segment plays a critical role in maintaining bureaucratic continuity and document integrity across federal departments. The leading contractor in this space is VISIONCORPS, a specialized manufacturer with deep experience in producing secure, compliant stationery for federal clients. As a small business with expertise in government-grade printing and fulfillment, VISIONCORPS exemplifies the niche yet vital role of specialized suppliers in this sector, where reliability, consistency, and adherence to federal specifications outweigh price competition. The Department of Justice is the primary federal buyer, procuring customized legal forms, case file folders, subpoena templates, and secure correspondence materials to support its investigative, prosecutorial, and correctional missions. Other agencies with similar administrative demands also rely on this NAICS for standardized documentation systems that ensure uniformity and auditability. The competitive landscape is characterized by low entry barriers but high operational requirements, including ISO certification, secure supply chains, and experience with federal procurement regulations. Opportunities exist for small businesses with expertise in secure printing, customization, and just-in-time delivery. Demand remains steady due to the persistent need for physical documentation in legacy systems, creating consistent, low-volatility contracting opportunities for qualified suppliers.
Small Business Size Standard
The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 322230 work as a small business.
The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.
13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 322230, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| MONO MACHINES LLC | $28.1M | 55,000 |
| DOCUMENT IMAGING DIMENSIONS INC. | $13.5M | 18,097 |
| JL DARLING, LLC | $13.4M | 9,885 |
| FLATWATER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COMPANY | $6.4M | 5 |
| PREMIER & COMPANIES, INC. | $3.1M | 239 |
| STERILE SERVICES, CO. | $1.9M | 22 |
| DLA DOCUMENT SERVICES | $1.4M | 3 |
| 1 SOURCE SOLUTIONS CO, LLC | $326K | 7 |
| IT VISION NETWORKS INC | $262K | 1 |
| WALTER KLEIN | $223K | 13 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 322230.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 322230, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Median above 5 bidders per reported award. · 25,652 reported awards
Median Bidders
10
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
15%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
67%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
25,652
5% of 561,655 total awards
Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.
How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.
| Industry Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
322230This Code Stationery Product Manufacturing | Crowded Field | 10 | 15% | 25,6525% of 561,655 | |
32223NAICS Industry | Moderate Competition | 3 | 39% | 45,9538% of 600,394 | |
3222Industry Group Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 54% | 160,22218% of 866,145 | |
322Subsector | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 51% | 212,07418% of 1,172,920 | |
32Sector Manufacturing | Moderate Competition | 3 | 31% | 3,145,73729% of 10,805,773 |
Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.
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