Line-Haul Railroads — NAICS 482111
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 482111 (Line-Haul Railroads). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 482111
Line-Haul Railroads. This industry falls under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 48).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 482111 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the line-haul railroads space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 482111 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 482111, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for line-haul railroads work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.
If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.
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NAICS 482111 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the line-haul railroads market has seen 42 contract awards totaling $3.5M in value. The median contract size is $16K, with approximately 1 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
42
Total Value
$3.5M
Median Contract
$16K
Competitors
10
Contract value distribution
2 small business awards ($44K total value,$22K median)
10 companies compete for NAICS 482111 contracts
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Explore CompetitorsSize Standards
The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 482111 (Line-Haul Railroads), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.
Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 482111.
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