Paper Mills — NAICS 322120
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 322120 (Paper Mills). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 322120
Paper Mills. This industry falls under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 32).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 322120 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the paper mills space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 322120 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 322120, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for paper mills work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.
If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.
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NAICS 322120 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the paper mills market has seen 259 contract awards totaling $6.9M in value. The median contract size is $5K, with approximately 7 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
259
Total Value
$6.9M
Median Contract
$5K
Competitors
59
Contract value distribution
225 small business awards ($3.9M total value,$5K median)
59 companies compete for NAICS 322120 contracts
See who's winning, their award values, and where you fit in the market
Explore CompetitorsSize Standards
The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 322120 (Paper Mills), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.
Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 322120.
Recent NAICS 322120 Opportunities
View all →The General Services Administration is procuring cover paper identified by NSN 9310-01-083-5212. The procurement is aimed at acquiring a specific type of paper for government use, with details on specifications and requirements likely outlined in the solicitation.
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