NAICS 322291: Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing
Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing is NAICS code 322291. A business is small under it with 1,500 employees or fewer. No federal contracts are open under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 1,500 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $21.4 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 75%
What NAICS 322291 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 322291:
- Diapers, disposable, made from purchased paper or textile fiber
- Facial tissues made from purchased paper
- Handkerchiefs, paper, made from purchased paper
- Napkins, table, made from purchased paper
- Pads, incontinent and bed, manufacturing
- Paper napkins and tablecloths made from purchased paper
- Paper towels made from purchased paper
- Sanitary napkins and tampons made from purchased paper or textile fiber
- Sanitary products made from purchased sanitary paper stock
- Tablecloths, paper, made from purchased paper
- Toilet paper made from purchased paper
- Towels, paper, made from purchased paper
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 322291
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 322291, your business must have 1,500 employees or fewer. Employees are averaged over the last 24 months.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys sanitary paper product manufacturing
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 322291 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $25.5 million |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $12.4 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $512,637 |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $472,678 |
| Department of State | $298,389 |
| Indian Health Service | $289,901 |
| National Park Service | $211,454 |
| Federal Acquisition Service | $168,866 |
Federal spending under 322291 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $5.1 million |
| FY2025 | $12.3 million |
| FY2026 | $21.4 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $1.7 million |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing
- 322212 Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing
- 322219 Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing
- 322220 Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing
- 322230 Stationery Product Manufacturing
- 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 322291?
322291 is the 2022 NAICS code for Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as diapers, disposable, made from purchased paper or textile fiber, facial tissues made from purchased paper, handkerchiefs, paper, made from purchased paper under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 322291?
1,500 employees or fewer. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for sanitary paper product manufacturing?
None are open on SAM.gov right now, but new notices post daily. You can set up a free alert for this code.
How do I add NAICS code 322291 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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