NAICS 3221: Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
Industry group
Code facts
- Part of
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31-33
- 322
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31-33
- Codes under it
- 5
- Contract awards
- 4,651 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $192,244,702 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $1,102,550 |
| FY2026 | $197,467,490 |
| FY2025 | $192,244,702 |
| FY2024 | $204,075,800 |
| FY2023 | $135,861,323 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crane & Co., Inc. | $192,037,659 | |
| 2 | Pacific Ink, Inc. | $3,464,646 | |
| 3 | E.j. Brooks Company | $868,365 | |
| 4 | B.w. Wilson Paper Company, Incorporated | $620,484 | |
| 5 | Miles Ahead Distribution, Inc. | $327,080 | |
| 6 | National Industries For The Blind | $288,215 | |
| 7 | WJJ And Company LLC | $277,839 | |
| 8 | Tsrc, Inc. | $245,717 | |
| 9 | Western States Envelope Co | $128,593 | |
| 10 | Association For Vision Rehabilitation And Employment, Inc. | $99,315 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 3221 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Treasury | $192,364,739 | |
| 2 | General Services Administration | $3,493,430 | |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $1,092,251 | |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | $942,289 | |
| 5 | Defense Logistics Agency | $341,514 | |
| 6 | Social Security Administration | $245,717 | |
| 7 | Department of Commerce | $99,315 | |
| 8 | Department of State | $24,796 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9310 Paper and Paperboard | $194,434,548 | |
| 2 | 7510 Office Supplies | $3,488,458 | |
| 3 | 8540 Toiletry Paper Products | $288,215 | |
| 4 | 8135 Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials | $277,839 | |
| 5 | 3615 Pulp and Paper Industries Machinery | $31,322 | |
| 6 | 7920 Brooms, Brushes, Mops, and Sponges | $20,664 | |
| 7 | 8115 Boxes, Cartons, and Crates | $13,700 | |
| 8 | 9930 Memorials; Cemeterial and Mortuary Equipment and Supplies | $6,636 | |
| 9 | 7530 Stationery and Record Forms | $4,063 | |
| 10 | 6530 Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies | $2,599 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $191,790,184 | |
| 2 | California | $3,101,403 | |
| 3 | Indiana | $980,184 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $665,584 | |
| 5 | Virginia | $644,641 | |
| 6 | Nebraska | $288,215 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $277,752 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $128,593 | |
| 9 | Iowa | $45,360 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | $20,664 | |
| 11 | Illinois | $16,179 | |
| 12 | Connecticut | $6,636 | |
| 13 | Utah | $4,001 | |
| 14 | New York | $3,108 | |
| 15 | Colorado | $128 | |
| 16 | Florida | $71 |
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Codes under 3221
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 32211 Pulp Mills | — |
| 32212 Paper Mills | — |
| 32213 Paperboard Mills | — |
| 322121 Paper (except Newsprint) Mills | 1,250 employees |
| 322122 Newsprint Mills | 750 employees |
Definition
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing pulp, paper, or paperboard.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 3221?
NAICS 3221 is Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills, an industry group in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.
What codes are under NAICS 3221?
NAICS 3221 has 5 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages, including 32211 Pulp Mills, 32212 Paper Mills and 32213 Paperboard Mills.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 3221?
Federal contracts under NAICS 3221 obligated $192,244,702 in fiscal year 2025 and $730,751,866 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 3221?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 3221 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Crane & Co., Inc. ($192,037,659); Pacific Ink, Inc. ($3,464,646); and E.j. Brooks Company ($868,365).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 3221?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 3221 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Treasury ($192,364,739), General Services Administration ($3,493,430) and Department of Justice ($1,092,251).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 3221?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 3221 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 9310 Paper and Paperboard, 7510 Office Supplies and 8540 Toiletry Paper Products.
Where is the work under NAICS 3221 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 3221 over the last 12 months are Massachusetts ($191,790,184), California ($3,101,403) and Indiana ($980,184).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 3221?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 3221 is Retainer, impeller, award notice from Construction and Equipment (DLA), posted October 7, 2026.
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