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NAICS Code· 326111

NAICS 326111: Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) converting plastics resins into plastics bags or pouches and/or (2) forming, coating, or laminating plastics film or sheet into single-web or multiweb plastics bags or pouches. Establishments in this industry may print on the bags or pouches they manufacture. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 326111 – Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing encompasses the production of flexible plastic packaging products such as polyethylene bags, laminated pouches, zip-lock seals, vacuum-sealed containers, and specialty film-based enclosures used for containment, protection, and transport of goods. These products are critical in government supply chains for secure storage and distribution of sensitive materials, including evidence, documents, medical supplies, and classified items requiring tamper-evident or moisture-resistant packaging.

12
Active Contracts
$19.4M
Total Obligations (12mo)
8.5K
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
65
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
+12.6%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 326111.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 326111 – Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing encompasses the production of flexible plastic packaging products such as polyethylene bags, laminated pouches, zip-lock seals, vacuum-sealed containers, and specialty film-based enclosures used for containment, protection, and transport of goods. ...

NAICS 326111 – Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing encompasses the production of flexible plastic packaging products such as polyethylene bags, laminated pouches, zip-lock seals, vacuum-sealed containers, and specialty film-based enclosures used for containment, protection, and transport of goods. These products are critical in government supply chains for secure storage and distribution of sensitive materials, including evidence, documents, medical supplies, and classified items requiring tamper-evident or moisture-resistant packaging. The sector supports compliance with federal standards for material integrity, durability, and traceability, often requiring adherence to ASTM, MIL-SPEC, or ISO quality protocols. While primarily a manufacturing function, government procurement in this space frequently integrates logistics, labeling, and serialization requirements, positioning it at the intersection of industrial production and secure federal logistics. VISIONCORPS is the leading contractor in this NAICS code, demonstrating a specialized focus on producing high-integrity plastic packaging solutions tailored for federal use. The company operates as a mid-tier prime contractor with capabilities in custom extrusion, printing, and sealing technologies, serving as a trusted supplier for mission-critical packaging needs. The competitive landscape is concentrated, with limited participants due to the technical specificity and regulatory compliance demands of federal contracts. The Department of Justice is the primary federal buyer, leveraging these products for evidence handling, forensic packaging, and secure document transport across federal, state, and local law enforcement operations. Demand is driven by courtroom logistics, chain-of-custody protocols, and interagency evidence management programs requiring tamper-evident, durable, and identifiable packaging. The market is characterized by low contractor density and high compliance barriers, creating opportunities for manufacturers with certified production facilities, quality management systems, and experience in government-issued specifications. Procurement trends show a preference for domestic sourcing and repeat vendor relationships, favoring contractors with established track records in secure packaging solutions.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 326111, ranked by dollars won.

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 326111.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 326111, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Usually Single-Bid

Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 24,357 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

64%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

1%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

0

32% of 75,119 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
326111This Code
Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing
Usually Single-Bid164%
24,35732% of 75,119
32611NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid151%
37,84142% of 90,803
3261Industry Group
Plastics Product Manufacturing
Fewer Bidders246%
190,99351% of 375,231
326Subsector
Moderate Competition330%
435,49263% of 691,777
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.

Related NAICS Codes

Industries similar to Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing, by shared sector, subsector, and industry group.

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