Printing Ink Manufacturing

NAICS 325910 (Printing Ink Manufacturing) encompasses the production of specialized printing inks across various industrial and security applications. This category includes manufacturers that develop and produce ink formulations for diverse printing technologies, ranging from standard commercial printing to highly specialized security and currency production. The sector requires advanced chemical engineering capabilities, precise color matching, and often complex substrate compatibility.

The federal contract awards in this NAICS code are predominantly focused on specialized security ink production, with Sicpa Securink Corp emerging as the primary contractor for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP). Awards typically range from $1,000 to $2.3 million, with contract durations spanning several months to years. These contracts are consistently awarded as firm fixed-price delivery orders against larger indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicles. The BEP is the primary funding agency, with most work performed in locations such as Springfield, Virginia, and Fort Worth, Texas. The contracts are generally not set aside for specific business categories, reflecting the technical specialization required.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this NAICS code include a Request for Information (RFI) from the BEP seeking suppliers of Ultraviolet (UV) Curable Intaglio Inks, specifically green and black inks compatible with dual UV Curing Systems. Another opportunity involves a Sources Sought notice for color-shifting intaglio inks with security features for U.S. paper currency production. These opportunities are primarily centered on the Department of the Treasury's BEP, with performance locations including Washington, DC and Fort Worth, TX. The opportunities emphasize technical specifications, compatibility with specific printing systems, and advanced security ink technologies.