School and Employee Bus Transportation — NAICS 485410
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 485410 (School and Employee Bus Transportation). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 485410
School and Employee Bus Transportation. This industry falls under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 48).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 485410 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the school and employee bus transportation space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 485410 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 485410, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for school and employee bus transportation 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.
FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov daily and can automatically match you with new opportunities under NAICS 485410. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.
NAICS 485410 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the school and employee bus transportation market has seen 898 contract awards totaling $291.4M in value. The median contract size is $39K, with approximately 25 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
898
Total Value
$291.4M
Median Contract
$39K
Competitors
93
Contract value distribution
174 small business awards ($84.1M total value,$200K median)
93 companies compete for NAICS 485410 contracts
See who's winning, their award values, and where you fit in the market
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 485410 (School and Employee Bus Transportation), 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 485410.
Recent NAICS 485410 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Defense is procuring daily commute student transportation services for the Hohenfels Military Community in Germany. The key requirements include providing safe and reliable transportation for students to and from school, adhering to specific safety and operational standards.
The Department of Defense is procuring On-Board Video Surveillance System (OBVSS) services for school transportation vehicles in Okinawa, Japan, to ensure the safe transport of students. The contractor will provide installation, maintenance, and repair services for a digital vehicle video camera system with audio capability, including training for government employees on its operation. The contractor must be authorized by the equipment manufacturer to handle the OBVSS hardware and software.
The Department of Defense is procuring On-Board Video Surveillance System (OBVSS) services for school transportation vehicles in Okinawa, Japan. The contractor will provide installation, maintenance, and repair of a digital vehicle video camera system with audio capability to ensure the safety of students during transport. Key requirements include the ability to transfer recorded data to a government computer, training for government employees, and authorization from the equipment manufacturer for maintenance and repair.
The Department of Defense is procuring Safety Aide and Attendant Services for Student Transportation in Okinawa, Japan. This acquisition requires vendors to submit a Non-Disclosure Agreement to access additional route and zone information, and it includes a base year with four option years. Offers must be submitted via email by May 4, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NAICS code 485410?
How many federal contracts use NAICS 485410?
How to find contracts for NAICS 485410?
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 485410?
Get NAICS 485410 contracts delivered to your inbox
Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications, and FedOverwatch will automatically match you with relevant school and employee bus transportation opportunities as they're posted on SAM.gov.