323117

Books Printing

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SBA Size Standard

1,250 employees

Employee-Based Verify at SBA.gov →

NAICS Code Hierarchy

32

Sector

Manufacturing

323

Subsector

Printing and Related Support Activities

3231

Industry Group

Printing and Related Support Activities

323117

National Industry (This Code)

Books Printing

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in printing or printing and binding books and pamphlets without publishing.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

1,250 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 323117

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

Printing and publishing, known as publishers--are classified in Subsector 513, Publishing Industries; and
Binding books without printing in the same establishment--are classified in Industry 323120, Support Activities for Printing.

How to Use NAICS 323117 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 323117Books Printing — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Printing and Related Support Activities space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of 1,250 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 323117.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 323117?

NAICS code 323117 is 'Books Printing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 32). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in printing or printing and binding books and pamphlets without publishing. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 323117?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 323117 (Books Printing) as one with 1,250 employees. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 323117 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 323117 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 323117 (Books Printing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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