Special Needs Transportation — NAICS 485991
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 485991 (Special Needs Transportation). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 485991
Special Needs Transportation. This industry falls under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 48).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 485991 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the special needs 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 485991 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 485991, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for special needs 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.
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NAICS 485991 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the special needs transportation market has seen 830 contract awards totaling $706.4M in value. The median contract size is $441K, with approximately 23 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
830
Total Value
$706.4M
Median Contract
$441K
Competitors
97
Contract value distribution
733 small business awards ($668.8M total value,$520K median)
97 companies compete for NAICS 485991 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 485991 (Special Needs 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 485991.
Recent NAICS 485991 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Veterans Affairs is contracting for wheelchair van transportation services for the Altoona VAMC. The key requirements include providing reliable and accessible transportation for veterans with mobility impairments.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring wheelchair van transportation services for the Altoona VA Medical Center. Key requirements include compliance with specific transportation needs for veterans, as well as adherence to various clauses and attachments related to the service. The contracting officer for this opportunity is Cynthia A Laemmerhirt based in Pittsburgh, PA.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is contracting for non-emergency medical transportation services at the William S. Middleton VA Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, and its affiliated clinics under a five-year indefinite quantity contract, requiring reliable, timely, and accessible transport for veterans to medical appointments across the service area.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring Wheelchair Van Transportation Services for the Altoona VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA. This service is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is intended to meet the transportation needs of individuals with special requirements. Interested vendors must monitor the Contract Opportunities website for the full solicitation and ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
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