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NAICS Code· 812112

NAICS 812112: Beauty Salons

This U.S. industry comprises establishments (except those known as barber shops or men's hair stylist shops) primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) cutting, trimming, shampooing, coloring, waving, or styling hair; (2) providing facials; and (3) applying makeup (except permanent makeup). Illustrative Examples: Beauty parlors or shops Facial salons or shops Combined beauty and barber shops Hairdressing salons or shops Cosmetology salons or shops Unisex or women's hair stylist shops Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 812112 – Beauty Salons encompasses personal care services focused on cosmetic and aesthetic treatments, including hair styling, skin care, nail care, waxing, and makeup application. While primarily a commercial consumer service sector, this NAICS code may intersect with federal contracting through support services for military installations, federal employee wellness programs, and contractor-managed facilities on government property.

7
Active Contracts
1
Median Bidders per Award
+0.0%
YoY Growth

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NAICS 812112 – Beauty Salons encompasses personal care services focused on cosmetic and aesthetic treatments, including hair styling, skin care, nail care, waxing, and makeup application. While primarily a commercial consumer service sector, this NAICS code may intersect with federal contracting thr...

NAICS 812112 – Beauty Salons encompasses personal care services focused on cosmetic and aesthetic treatments, including hair styling, skin care, nail care, waxing, and makeup application. While primarily a commercial consumer service sector, this NAICS code may intersect with federal contracting through support services for military installations, federal employee wellness programs, and contractor-managed facilities on government property. These services are typically delivered under facility management or morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) contracts, particularly within Department of Defense installations, Veterans Affairs medical centers, and federal employee assistance programs. The work requires licensed cosmetologists, estheticians, and salon operators compliant with federal health and safety standards, often integrated into broader hospitality or human services contracts. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code, indicating limited or no direct federal awards specifically classified under Beauty Salons. When services are procured, they are typically delivered by small businesses or local service providers under blanket purchase agreements or task orders within larger facility support contracts, rather than as standalone federal procurements. No agency data is available, suggesting that government demand for these services is not centralized or formally tracked at the NAICS 812112 level. Any procurement likely occurs indirectly through base operations support contracts or as part of employee wellness initiatives at federal facilities. The competitive landscape is highly fragmented, with minimal presence of large primes and a predominance of small, locally owned businesses. Opportunities are sparse and niche, tied to on-site service provision at federal installations rather than broad-based solicitations. Contractors seeking entry should focus on partnering with facility service integrators or pursuing subcontracting roles within broader MWR or human services contracts.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 812112, 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. · 56 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

86%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

0%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

0

81% of 69 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
812112This Code
Beauty Salons
Usually Single-Bid186%
5681% of 69
81211NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid168%
19788% of 225
8121Industry Group
Personal Care Services
Usually Single-Bid159%
74282% of 907
812Subsector
Usually Single-Bid155%
61,51584% of 73,228
81Sector
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Usually Single-Bid164%
525,03188% of 593,714

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 812112 covers Beauty Salons. This U.S. industry comprises establishments (except those known as barber shops or men's hair stylist shops) primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) cutting, trimming, shampooing, coloring, waving, or styling hair; (2) providing facials; and (3) applying makeup (except permanent makeup). Illustrative Examples: Beauty parlors or shops Facial salons or shops Combined beauty and barber shops Hairdressing salons or shops Cosmetology salons or shops Unisex or women's hair stylist shops Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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