Other Support Activities for Road Transportation — NAICS 488490

Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 488490 (Other Support Activities for Road Transportation). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.

1
Active Now
$11K
Median Contract
~20
Awards / Month
142
Competitors
21%
Small Business

About NAICS 488490

Other Support Activities for Road Transportation. This industry falls under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 48).

Federal agencies use NAICS code 488490 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the other support activities for road 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 488490 in Federal Contracting

To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 488490, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for other support activities for road 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 488490. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.

NAICS 488490 Market Intelligence

Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the other support activities for road transportation market has seen 735 contract awards totaling $60.1M in value. The median contract size is $11K, with approximately 20 new awards per month.

Total Awards (3yr)

735

Total Value

$60.1M

Median Contract

$11K

Competitors

142

Contract value distribution

$607$11K median$119K
Small business set-aside rate21% of awards

157 small business awards ($21.7M total value,$25K median)

142 companies compete for NAICS 488490 contracts

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Size Standards

The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 488490 (Other Support Activities for Road 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 488490.

Recent NAICS 488490 Opportunities

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Department of Defense (DoD)

The U.S. Army is contracting for a Blanket Purchase Agreement to provide toll services for the U.S. Army Reserve Command, requiring vendor support for motor passenger transportation toll transactions across military installations, with a focus on seamless payment processing and compliance with federal travel regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 488490?
NAICS code 488490 represents "Other Support Activities for Road Transportation" in the North American Industry Classification System. Other Support Activities for Road Transportation. This code is used by federal agencies on SAM.gov to classify contract opportunities so businesses in the other support activities for road transportation industry can find relevant solicitations.
How many federal contracts use NAICS 488490?
There are currently 1 active federal contract opportunities on SAM.gov that use NAICS code 488490 (Other Support Activities for Road Transportation). Over the past 3 years, there have been 735 awards totaling $60.1M, with a median contract value of $11K. Approximately 20 new contracts are awarded each month in this NAICS code. FedOverwatch tracks these opportunities in real time so you never miss a relevant contract.
How to find contracts for NAICS 488490?
You can find federal contracts for NAICS 488490 by searching SAM.gov directly, or by using FedOverwatch to get automatic matches. FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov continuously and alerts you when new other support activities for road transportation opportunities are posted that match your profile, certifications, and set-aside eligibility.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 488490?
The SBA assigns size standards to each NAICS code to determine whether a business qualifies as "small" for federal set-aside contracts. Size standards for NAICS 488490 (Other Support Activities for Road Transportation) are based on either annual revenue or number of employees, depending on the industry. Check the SBA's size standards table at sba.gov for the most current thresholds for this code.

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