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.
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.
Small Business Size Standard
The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 323111 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 323111, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $2.2M | 94 |
| KONIAG IT SYSTEMS, LLC | $2.1M | 2 |
| INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC CARDS INCORPORATED | $780K | 1 |
| BOCA SYSTEMS, INC. | $768K | 3 |
| COLORNET PRINTING AND GRAPHICS, INC. | $644K | 2 |
| CIM USA INC | $566K | 42 |
| Advantage Mailing | $495K | 1 |
| TAGLINE INC | $463K | 7 |
| SCHATZ PUBLISHING GROUP, LLC | $437K | 1 |
| Banta Corporation | $414K | 1 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 323111.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 323111, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 10,432 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
10,432
86% of 12,077 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
323111This Code Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 49% | 10,43286% of 12,077 | |
32311NAICS Industry | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 61% | 74,30548% of 153,713 | |
3231Industry Group Printing and Related Support Activities | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 61% | 75,48248% of 156,004 | |
323Subsector | Usually Single-Bid | 1 | 61% | 75,48248% of 156,004 | |
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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