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NAICS Code· 812320

NAICS 812320: Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated)

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) providing drycleaning services (except coin- or card-operated); (2) providing laundering services (except linen and uniform supply or coin- or card-operated); (3) providing drop-off and pick-up sites for laundries and/or drycleaners; and (4) providing specialty cleaning services for specific types of garments and other textile items (except carpets and upholstery), such as fur, leather, or suede garments; wedding gowns; hats; draperies; and pillows. These establishments may provide all, a combination of, or none of the cleaning services on the premises. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 812320 – Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) encompasses professional textile care services for institutional and commercial clients, including drycleaning, wet cleaning, laundry, pressing, and textile restoration. These services are critical for maintaining uniform integrity, hygiene standards, and operational readiness in federal facilities, particularly where regulated clothing protocols apply.

24
Active Contracts
$56.0M
Total Obligations (12mo)
362
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
193
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
2
Median Bidders per Award
-1.0%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 812320.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 812320 – Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) encompasses professional textile care services for institutional and commercial clients, including drycleaning, wet cleaning, laundry, pressing, and textile restoration. These services are critical for maintaining uniform integri...

NAICS 812320 – Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) encompasses professional textile care services for institutional and commercial clients, including drycleaning, wet cleaning, laundry, pressing, and textile restoration. These services are critical for maintaining uniform integrity, hygiene standards, and operational readiness in federal facilities, particularly where regulated clothing protocols apply. In the government contracting landscape, this NAICS supports mission-critical logistics and facility operations by ensuring consistent, high-quality garment care for personnel in defense, veterans’ healthcare, and other federally managed environments. Unlike retail-focused laundromats, contractors in this sector deliver contracted, on-site or centralized textile management systems that comply with federal standards for sanitation, turnaround time, and inventory control. Top contractors in this sector include ROCKWELL AMERICAN SERVICES, LTD. and SUNTIFF, LLC, both of which operate as specialized service providers with established capabilities in institutional textile management. These firms typically function as small business or mid-tier primes, leveraging lean operational models and compliance-focused workflows to meet stringent federal service level agreements. The competitive landscape is characterized by niche specialization, with contractors often holding long-term contracts due to the operational continuity required in uniform and linen management. The Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs are the primary procuring agencies, driving demand through military base operations, veteran housing, medical facility laundry services, and uniform issuance programs. These agencies require reliable, scalable textile care solutions that align with health, safety, and readiness mandates, often integrating services into broader facility support contracts. The market is defined by low entry barriers but high operational complexity, favoring contractors with proven logistics systems, federal compliance experience, and scalable processing infrastructure. Opportunities exist for firms capable of delivering secure, auditable textile handling processes across multiple federal installations, particularly those offering integrated inventory tracking and environmentally compliant cleaning technologies.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 812320 work as a small business.

$8.0M
Applies to the whole industry code

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 812320, ranked by dollars won.

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 812320.

Department Of Defense196 awards$22.0M
Department Of Veterans Affairs32 awards$12.9M
W6QM Micc-Ft Benning1 award$7.7M
FA3016 502 Cons Cl1 award$4.7M
Defense Health Agency Hcd West2 awards$2.6M
Defense Health Agency5 awards$2.3M
Department Of Health And Human Services13 awards$1.5M
Department Of Agriculture64 awards$1.0M
W40M USA Hca1 award$310K
Department Of Homeland Security14 awards$276K

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 812320, 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. · 12,743 reported awards

Median Bidders

2

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

50%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

2%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

12,743

79% of 16,109 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

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 FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
812320This Code
Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated)
Usually Single-Bid250%
12,74379% of 16,109
81232NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid250%
12,74379% of 16,109
8123Industry Group
Drycleaning and Laundry Services
Usually Single-Bid153%
26,94080% of 33,620
812Subsector
Usually Single-Bid155%
61,56884% of 73,291
81Sector
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Usually Single-Bid164%
525,62788% of 594,385

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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Industries similar to Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated), by shared sector, subsector, and industry group.

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NAICS 812320 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

NAICS code 812320 covers Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) providing drycleaning services (except coin- or card-operated); (2) providing laundering services (except linen and uniform supply or coin- or card-operated); (3) providing drop-off and pick-up sites for laundries and/or drycleaners; and (4) providing specialty cleaning services for specific types of garments and other textile items (except carpets and upholstery), such as fur, leather, or suede garments; wedding gowns; hats; draperies; and pillows. These establishments may provide all, a combination of, or none of the cleaning services on the premises. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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NAICS: 812320
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S209--Linen and Laundry Services - SAVAHCS
Solicitation # 36C26227Q0011
Solicitation 36C26227Q0011 is a total small business set-aside issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, for linen and laundry services at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson, Arizona. The contract consists of a base year running from January 1, 2027, to September 30, 2027, with four subsequent 12-month option years extending through September 30, 2031. The scope of work involves the annual processing of approximately 1,350,000 pounds of soiled linen and 1,255,500 pounds of clean linen, as well as the monthly processing of 36,000 microfiber mops. Services include routine pickup and delivery five days per week, with a strict emergency response window of two hours for linen shortages. The contractor must operate an off-site plant utilizing a design for asepsis, featuring a barrier wall and pass-through equipment to separate clean and soiled areas. Performance is measured against standards from the Association of Linen Management, the Dry-Cleaning and Laundry Institute, and the Joint Commission, with quality monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Award will be based on the lowest reasonable price, provided the offeror meets special standards of responsibility, including the provision of an active business license and detailed subcontractor compliance information. Offers must be submitted electronically by October 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time.
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NCTC Laundry Services
Solicitation # 6100066765
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is soliciting a purchase order for laundry management, personal laundry services, and pick-up and delivery services for the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center at Fort Indiantown Gap in Annville, Pennsylvania. This Small Business Reserve procurement is restricted to vendors registered as Small or Disadvantaged Businesses who can demonstrate at least five years of experience in personal laundry services. The scope of work includes onsite laundry services Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1600, with linen pick-up and delivery occurring every Tuesday and Friday between 0900 and 1500. Services will cover several dormitories, with the primary pick-up location at the Building 8-67 Laundry Closet. The awarded contractor must implement a rigorous Quality Control Plan featuring a daily work schedule, a customer complaint program, and quarterly inspections of off-site facilities and transport vehicles, as well as semi-annual pest control inspections. Personnel must be proficient in English and undergo background checks to meet installation access requirements, though they will require escorts to enter facilities. Key administrative requirements include the submission of a Pick-Up and Delivery Control Plan 15 days prior to the start date and adherence to strict property preservation standards, including the clear labeling of damaged linens. The contract is funded in whole or in part by federal funds and will be awarded to the lowest responsive quote.
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