Government Printing Contracts
NAICS 323111 · Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
Government printing contracts totaled $75.7M across 2,811 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In the latest year, obligations were down 6.1% from FY2025, while the Department of the Treasury was the largest buyer, accounting for $45.2M (60% of the total). Maryland had the largest place-of-performance share, at $42.5M (56% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $27,810,205 across 1,156 awards with activity that year, a change of -6.1% from $29,618,896 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $75,735,296 across 2,811 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $27.8M
- Awards in FY2026
- 1,156
- Change vs FY2025
- -6.1%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $75.7M
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Printing contract spending by year
Federal printing contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 323111. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $27,810,205 | 1,156 | -6.1% |
| FY2025 | $29,618,896 | 909 | +61.8% |
| FY2024 | $18,306,195 | 908 | n/a |
About government printing contracts
Federal spending on printing contracts rose 52% from FY2024 ($18.3M) to FY2026 ($27.8M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 58% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of the Treasury spends the most on printing contracts (60%), followed by the Department of Defense. The states with the most of this work are Maryland, Florida and Pennsylvania.
NAICS 323111 (Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)) is part of the Manufacturing sector.
Top printing government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 323111 (Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xerox Corporation | $35,569,203 | 47.0% |
| 2 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $4,353,759 | 5.7% |
| 3 | Chase, Carson & White, L.l.c. | $4,189,246 | 5.5% |
| 4 | Boca Systems, Inc. | $3,068,792 | 4.1% |
| 5 | Pubco Produits Internationals Inc | $2,710,002 | 3.6% |
| 6 | Koniag IT Systems, LLC | $2,056,883 | 2.7% |
| 7 | International Plastic Cards Incorporated | $2,056,609 | 2.7% |
| 8 | Tagline Inc | $1,879,269 | 2.5% |
| 9 | Cim USA Inc | $1,548,586 | 2.0% |
| 10 | NPC, Inc. | $1,394,544 | 1.8% |
Agencies buying printing
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 323111.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Treasury | $45,198,287 | 59.7% |
| 2 | Department of Defense | $12,853,865 | 17.0% |
| 3 | Social Security Administration | $6,474,209 | 8.5% |
| 4 | Department of Transportation | $5,125,402 | 6.8% |
| 5 | Department of Commerce | $1,944,927 | 2.6% |
| 6 | General Services Administration | $1,417,263 | 1.9% |
| 7 | Department of State | $453,659 | 0.6% |
| 8 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $434,368 | 0.6% |
| 9 | Department of Homeland Security | $354,168 | 0.5% |
| 10 | Smithsonian Institution | $310,306 | 0.4% |
Where printing contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $42,467,236 | 56.1% |
| 2 | Florida | $5,527,195 | 7.3% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $3,515,586 | 4.6% |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $2,721,445 | 3.6% |
| 5 | North Carolina | $2,496,234 | 3.3% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $2,460,335 | 3.2% |
| 7 | California | $1,833,581 | 2.4% |
| 8 | Virginia | $1,280,397 | 1.7% |
| 9 | Kansas | $980,222 | 1.3% |
| 10 | Illinois | $914,308 | 1.2% |
Recent printing contract awards
The latest printing contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationBALL,TENNIS | $31 | 47QSWA26P1NF7 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,INSTRUCTION | $76 | 47QSWA26P1NC6 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,INSTRUCTION | $33 | 47QSWA26P1NC5 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,IDENTIFICATIO | $49 | 47QSWA26P1NA5 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,IDENTIFICATIO | $144 | 47QSWA26P1NA4 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Cim USA Inc | General Services AdministrationEMBOSSING MACHINE,A | $11,100 | 47QSSC26FEYKB |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A & B Business, Inc. | Department of AgricultureLATEX PRINTER/CUTTER MACHINE, 64" LARGE FORMAT WITH WHITE LATEX CAPABILITY | $22,503 | 1232SA26P0910 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLAQUE,AWARD | $158 | 47QSWA26P1MZ1 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,IDENTIFICATIO | $104 | 47QSWA26P1MSP |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,INSTRUCTION | $62 | 47QSWA26P1MS1 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLAQUE,AWARD | $212 | 47QSWA26P1MQR |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationBALL,TENNIS | $31 | 47QSWA26P1MMY |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,INSTRUCTION | $27 | 47QSWA26P1MG7 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,IDENTIFICATIO | $59 | 47QSWA26P1MF8 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,IDENTIFICATIO | $144 | 47QSWA26P1M9Z |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,INSTRUCTION | $13 | 47QSWA26P1M1E |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,INSTRUCTION | $13 | 47QSWA26P1M1B |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,IDENTIFICATIO | $144 | 47QSWA26P1LTH |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,IDENTIFICATIO | $104 | 47QSWA26P1LQX |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,IDENTIFICATIO | $104 | 47QSWA26P1LQP |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,INSTRUCTION | $13 | 47QSWA26P1LPR |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,INSTRUCTION | $27 | 47QSWA26P1LPA |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,INSTRUCTION | $27 | 47QSWA26P1LP8 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,IDENTIFICATIO | $144 | 47QSWA26P1LP6 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Award Shoppe Corp | General Services AdministrationPLATE,INSTRUCTION | $62 | 47QSWA26P1LM1 |
Open printing government bids
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
United States Government Publishing Office · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 323111
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 16, 2026
United States Government Publishing Office · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 323111
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 17, 2026
How to win government printing contracts
Federal printing contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 323111. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for printing bids, and look for small business set-asides: many printing contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government printing contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of the Treasury contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Social Security Administration contracts
- Department of Transportation contracts
- Department of Commerce contracts
- Government contracts in Maryland
- Government contracts in Florida
- Government contracts in Pennsylvania
- Government contracts in Oklahoma
- Government contracts in North Carolina
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government printing contracts?
- Federal printing contracts use NAICS 323111 (Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest printing government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 323111 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Xerox Corporation ($35.6M), Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees ($4.4M) and Chase, Carson & White, L.l.c. ($4.2M).
- Which agencies buy the most printing?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of the Treasury ($45.2M), the Department of Defense ($12.9M) and the Social Security Administration ($6.5M).
- Where are government printing contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal printing work is performed in Maryland ($42.5M), Florida ($5.5M) and Pennsylvania ($3.5M).
- Is federal spending on printing contracts growing?
- Federal printing contract obligations rose 52% from FY2024 ($18.3M) to FY2026 ($27.8M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for printing contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 323111, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government printing contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 323111 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for printing work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.