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NAICS Code· 323111

NAICS 323111: Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in commercial printing (except screen printing, books printing) without publishing (except fabric grey goods printing). The printing processes used in this industry include, but are not limited to, lithographic, gravure, flexographic, letterpress, engraving, and various digital printing technologies. This industry includes establishments engaged in commercial printing on purchased stock materials, such as stationery, invitations, labels, and similar items, on a job-order basis. Establishments primarily engaged in traditional printing activities combined with document photocopying services (i.e., quick printers) or primarily engaged in printing graphical materials using digital printing equipment are included in this industry. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 323111 – Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) encompasses the production of printed materials using offset, digital, and other non-screen, non-book printing technologies. This includes high-volume commercial printing of forms, brochures, flyers, posters, labels, stationery, and other promotional or administrative documents.

336
Active Contracts
$11.6M
Total Obligations (12mo)
872
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
116
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
2
Median Bidders per Award
-32.8%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 323111.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 323111 – Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) encompasses the production of printed materials using offset, digital, and other non-screen, non-book printing technologies. This includes high-volume commercial printing of forms, brochures, flyers, posters, labels, stationery, and other ...

NAICS 323111 – Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) encompasses the production of printed materials using offset, digital, and other non-screen, non-book printing technologies. This includes high-volume commercial printing of forms, brochures, flyers, posters, labels, stationery, and other promotional or administrative documents. The sector serves government agencies requiring secure, scalable, and compliant print solutions for operational, informational, and outreach purposes. Unlike book or screen printing, this NAICS focuses on short- to medium-run, high-quality commercial outputs often tailored for rapid turnaround and regulatory adherence, making it critical for agencies managing internal communications, public notices, or field distribution needs. Top contractors in this space include HAMID GARDEZI LLC and PERFECTED SOLUTIONS LLC, both small businesses leveraging agile production capabilities and specialized certifications to meet federal compliance standards. These firms typically operate as niche suppliers, competing on speed, quality control, and ability to handle classified or sensitive print runs under strict security protocols. The competitive landscape is fragmented, with many small businesses dominating due to set-asides and preference programs for small disadvantaged and service-disabled veteran-owned concerns. The Department of Defense is the primary federal buyer, driven by needs for field manuals, training materials, logistics labels, and secure correspondence. State and local entities like Walworth County Clerk and Green County Clerk also procure heavily for public records, election materials, and administrative documentation, reflecting the broad utility of commercial printing across government tiers. The market is characterized by steady, recurring demand tied to administrative cycles and regulatory deadlines. Opportunities abound for contractors with certified printing facilities, secure handling protocols, and experience in government procurement compliance. Emerging trends include increased adoption of digital print-on-demand systems and integration with document management platforms, favoring vendors who can offer end-to-end print, fulfillment, and tracking services.

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Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 323111, ranked by dollars won.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 323111, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Fewer Bidders

Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 10,331 reported awards

Median Bidders

2

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

49%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

1%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

0

86% of 11,973 total awards

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 FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
323111This Code
Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
Fewer Bidders249%
10,33186% of 11,973
32311NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid161%
74,19348% of 153,149
3231Industry Group
Printing and Related Support Activities
Usually Single-Bid161%
75,37048% of 155,440
323Subsector
Usually Single-Bid161%
75,37048% of 155,440
32Sector
Manufacturing
Moderate Competition331%
3,142,44329% of 10,788,432

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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NAICS code 323111 covers Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in commercial printing (except screen printing, books printing) without publishing (except fabric grey goods printing). The printing processes used in this industry include, but are not limited to, lithographic, gravure, flexographic, letterpress, engraving, and various digital printing technologies. This industry includes establishments engaged in commercial printing on purchased stock materials, such as stationery, invitations, labels, and similar items, on a job-order basis. Establishments primarily engaged in traditional printing activities combined with document photocopying services (i.e., quick printers) or primarily engaged in printing graphical materials using digital printing equipment are included in this industry. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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