NAICS 812331 - Linen Supply

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What is NAICS 812331

NAICS code 812331 encompasses establishments primarily engaged in supplying laundered items on a rental or contract basis. This includes a range of textile products such as table and bed linens, towels, diapers, and specialized uniforms, gowns, or coats used by professionals like doctors, nurses, barbers, beauticians, and waitstaff. Businesses operating in this sector typically offer comprehensive linen management services, including laundering, inventory control, delivery, and pickup. This industry serves a vital role in maintaining hygiene and operational efficiency across various commercial and institutional settings. Government agencies contract these services to ensure consistent, high-quality linen supply to support healthcare facilities, military operations, correctional institutions, and other public services where sanitation and uniform appearance are critical.

Industry Classification for NAICS 812331

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in supplying, on a rental or contract basis, laundered items, such as table and bed linens; towels; diapers; and uniforms, gowns, or coats of the type used by doctors, nurses, barbers, beauticians, and waitresses.

Breakdown for NAICS 812331

  • Focuses on rental or contract-based supply of laundered linens and uniforms.
  • Includes items such as table linens, bed linens, towels, diapers, and professional uniforms.
  • Services offered typically include laundering, delivery, pickup, and inventory management.
  • Commonly serves healthcare, military, correctional, and hospitality sectors.
  • Small business size standards generally apply based on annual receipts.
  • Contracts emphasize hygiene, quality assurance, and timely service delivery.

Included Activities for NAICS 812331

  • Renting and laundering table and bed linens for institutional clients.
  • Supplying and maintaining towels and disposable diapers on a contract basis.
  • Providing laundered uniforms and gowns for medical and service professionals.
  • Managing linen inventory and coordinating delivery and pickup schedules.
  • Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental laundering standards.
  • Offering customized linen solutions tailored to government facility requirements.
  • Implementing quality control measures for laundered textile products.

Business Types for NAICS 812331

  • Commercial linen rental and laundry service providers.
  • Specialized uniform rental companies serving healthcare and service industries.
  • Small and medium enterprises focused on textile rental and management.
  • Environmental-compliant laundering businesses.
  • SBA-certified small businesses engaged in government textile contracts.

Subcategories for NAICS 812331

  • Apron supply services
  • Bed linen supply services
  • Coat (e.g., barber's, beautician's, doctor's, nurse's) supply services
  • Cooperative hospital laundries (i.e., linen supply services)
  • Diaper supply services
  • Gown (e.g., doctors, nurses, hospital, beauticians) supply services
  • Laundries, linen and uniform supply
  • Laundry services, linen supply
  • Linen supply services
  • Table linen supply services
  • Towel (except shop, wiping) supply services
  • Uniform (except industrial) supply services

Government Buyers for NAICS 812331

Government agencies that frequently procure linen supply services include the Department of Defense, Veterans Health Administration, state and local correctional facilities, public hospitals, and federal or municipal public health departments. These agencies require reliable linen supply contracts to maintain cleanliness standards, support daily operations, and meet regulatory compliance in environments where infection control and uniform standards are mandatory. Contracting with commercial linen supply businesses allows agencies to outsource complex laundry logistics, reduce overhead, and ensure timely availability of laundered goods across multiple locations.

Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 812331

Contracts under NAICS 812331 typically involve firm-fixed-price or indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreements, often awarded through competitive bidding processes or negotiated procurements. These contracts may be structured as single-award or multiple-award task orders depending on agency needs and geographic coverage. Typical contract values vary widely but generally range from tens of thousands to several million dollars annually, depending on the scale of the operation and quantity of linens supplied. Government solicitations emphasize quality assurance, delivery schedules, compliance with health and safety standards, and environmentally responsible laundering practices.

Details for NAICS 812331

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NAICS Code Industry Title
811 Repair and Maintenance
8111 Automotive Repair and Maintenance
81111 Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance
811111 General Automotive Repair
811114 Specialized Automotive Repair
81112 Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair
811121 Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance
811122 Automotive Glass Replacement Shops
81119 Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
811191 Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops
811192 Car Washes
811198 All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
8112 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
81121 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
8113 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
81131 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
8114 Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
81141 Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance
811411 Home and Garden Equipment Repair and Maintenance
811412 Appliance Repair and Maintenance
81142 Reupholstery and Furniture Repair
811420 Reupholstery and Furniture Repair
81143 Footwear and Leather Goods Repair
811430 Footwear and Leather Goods Repair
81149 Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
811490 Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
812 Personal and Laundry Services
8121 Personal Care Services
81211 Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services
812111 Barber Shops
812112 Beauty Salons
812113 Nail Salons
81219 Other Personal Care Services
812191 Diet and Weight Reducing Centers
812199 Other Personal Care Services
8122 Death Care Services
81221 Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
812210 Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
81222 Cemeteries and Crematories
812220 Cemeteries and Crematories
8123 Drycleaning and Laundry Services
81231 Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
812310 Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
81232 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated)
812320 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated)
81233 Linen and Uniform Supply
812331 Current Linen Supply
812332 Industrial Launderers
8129 Other Personal Services
81291 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
812910 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
81292 Photofinishing
812921 Photofinishing Laboratories (except One-Hour)
812922 One-Hour Photofinishing
81293 Parking Lots and Garages
812930 Parking Lots and Garages
81299 All Other Personal Services
812990 All Other Personal Services
813 Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
8131 Religious Organizations
81311 Religious Organizations
813110 Religious Organizations
8132 Grantmaking and Giving Services
81321 Grantmaking and Giving Services
813211 Grantmaking Foundations
813212 Voluntary Health Organizations
813219 Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
8133 Social Advocacy Organizations
81331 Social Advocacy Organizations
813311 Human Rights Organizations
813312 Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations
813319 Other Social Advocacy Organizations
8134 Civic and Social Organizations
81341 Civic and Social Organizations
813410 Civic and Social Organizations
8139 Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
81391 Business Associations
813910 Business Associations
81392 Professional Organizations
813920 Professional Organizations
81393 Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations
813930 Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations
81394 Political Organizations
813940 Political Organizations
81399 Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations)
813990 Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations)
814 Private Households
8141 Private Households
81411 Private Households
814110 Private Households

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