NAICS Industry Group 3255: Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
Industry group
Definition
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) mixing pigments, solvents, and binders into paints and other coatings; (2) manufacturing allied paint products; and (3) manufacturing adhesives, glues, and caulking compounds.
Government contracts for this product: PSC 8010 Paints, Dopes, Varnishes, and Related Products
Code facts
- Part of
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31-33
- 325
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31-33
- Codes under it
- 2
- Contract awards
- 112,293 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $181,607,719 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $10,538 |
| FY2026 | $162,048,989 |
| FY2025 | $181,607,719 |
| FY2024 | $151,105,013 |
| FY2023 | $109,257,095 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asrc Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC | $103,219,002 | |
| 2 | PPG Industries Inc. | $10,343,283 | |
| 3 | The Sherwin-Williams Company | $7,063,070 | |
| 4 | CTC Enterprise Ventures Corp | $5,873,764 | |
| 5 | Automotive & Industrial Supply, LLC | $4,787,591 | |
| 6 | Firstkem LLC | $2,830,579 | |
| 7 | The Lighthouse For The Blind | $2,338,719 | |
| 8 | Hentzen Coatings Inc. | $2,237,836 | |
| 9 | Cail Tool & Machinery, Inc. | $1,981,677 | |
| 10 | Igcs, LLC | $1,752,382 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 3255 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Logistics Agency | $108,356,623 | |
| 2 | Department of the Navy | $22,599,669 | |
| 3 | Air Force | $13,656,079 | |
| 4 | Department of the Army | $11,315,259 | |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture | $3,743,166 | |
| 6 | Department of Justice | $912,016 | |
| 7 | Department of Homeland Security | $794,995 | |
| 8 | Department of the Interior | $312,265 | |
| 9 | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | $298,888 | |
| 10 | Department of State | $50,842 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8010 Paints, Dopes, Varnishes, and Related Products | $83,242,279 | |
| 2 | 6850 Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties | $28,618,556 | |
| 3 | 8030 Preservative and Sealing Compounds | $27,209,308 | |
| 4 | 8040 Adhesives | $18,631,631 | |
| 5 | 1395 Miscellaneous Ammunition | $1,425,710 | |
| 6 | 9150 Oils and Greases: Cutting, Lubricating, and Hydraulic | $833,458 | |
| 7 | 2090 Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment | $479,811 | |
| 8 | 6810 Chemicals | $454,028 | |
| 9 | B541 Defense Studies | $298,888 | |
| 10 | 9330 Plastics Fabricated Materials | $129,405 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $98,553,623 | |
| 2 | Oklahoma | $9,261,008 | |
| 3 | Arkansas | $7,711,273 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $6,219,543 | |
| 5 | Utah | $4,865,209 | |
| 6 | Michigan | $2,457,490 | |
| 7 | Texas | $2,288,206 | |
| 8 | Oregon | $1,984,758 | |
| 9 | Ohio | $1,629,406 | |
| 10 | Georgia | $1,520,386 | |
| 11 | South Carolina | $1,331,618 | |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $1,303,466 | |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $1,198,590 | |
| 14 | Missouri | $1,122,599 | |
| 15 | California | $1,015,889 | |
| 16 | Virginia | $1,013,959 | |
| 17 | Washington | $776,291 | |
| 18 | Alabama | $770,851 | |
| 19 | Arizona | $681,310 | |
| 20 | Florida | $603,678 | |
| 21 | Connecticut | $483,454 | |
| 22 | Idaho | $343,766 | |
| 23 | North Carolina | $339,309 | |
| 24 | Maryland | $246,918 | |
| 25 | Indiana | $246,800 | |
| 26 | New Mexico | $219,964 | |
| 27 | Illinois | $208,703 | |
| 28 | Louisiana | $183,992 | |
| 29 | Montana | $176,449 | |
| 30 | West Virginia | $176,341 | |
| 31 | New York | $157,719 | |
| 32 | Nevada | $115,448 | |
| 33 | Minnesota | $104,875 | |
| 34 | Kansas | $83,771 | |
| 35 | Mississippi | $60,622 | |
| 36 | Vermont | $52,617 | |
| 37 | New Hampshire | $30,795 | |
| 38 | Rhode Island | $25,341 | |
| 39 | Tennessee | $19,756 | |
| 40 | Iowa | $19,243 | |
| 41 | Colorado | $14,563 | |
| 42 | Maine | $8,117 | |
| 43 | Hawaii | $3,906 | |
| 44 | District of Columbia | $1,808 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 3255 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Codes under 3255
Quick answers
What is NAICS 3255?
NAICS 3255 is Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing, an industry group in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.
What codes are under NAICS 3255?
NAICS 3255 has 2 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages: 32551 Paint and Coating Manufacturing and 32552 Adhesive Manufacturing.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 3255?
Federal contracts under NAICS 3255 obligated $181,607,719 in fiscal year 2025 and $604,029,354 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 3255?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 3255 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Asrc Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC ($103,219,002); PPG Industries Inc. ($10,343,283); and The Sherwin-Williams Company ($7,063,070).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 3255?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 3255 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Logistics Agency ($108,356,623), Department of the Navy ($22,599,669) and Air Force ($13,656,079).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 3255?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 3255 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8010 Paints, Dopes, Varnishes, and Related Products; 6850 Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties; and 8030 Preservative and Sealing Compounds.
Where is the work under NAICS 3255 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 3255 over the last 12 months are New Jersey ($98,553,623), Oklahoma ($9,261,008) and Arkansas ($7,711,273).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 3255?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 3255 is Reducer, methylamylketone (MAK), solicitation from MICC Fort Drum, posted November 12, 2026.
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