Packing and Crating: NAICS 488991
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 488991 (Packing and Crating). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 488991
Packing and Crating. This industry falls under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 48).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 488991 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the packing and crating space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 488991 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 488991, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for packing and crating 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 488991 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the packing and crating market has seen 860 contract awards totaling $31.6M in value. The median contract size is $12K, with approximately 24 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
860
Total Value
$31.6M
Median Contract
$12K
Competitors
96
Contract value distribution
85 small business awards ($4.7M total value,$23K median)
96 companies compete for NAICS 488991 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 488991 (Packing and Crating), 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 488991.
Recent NAICS 488991 Opportunities
View all →The Department of the Air Force is procuring packing, containerization, and local drayage services for military members and civilian employees. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, and materials to prepare personal property and unaccompanied baggage for shipment or storage. Services will be performed under the Direct Procurement Method for inbound and outbound shipments and local moves.
The Department of Defense is procuring packing, containerization, and local drayage services for personal property shipments of military members and civilian employees. The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials for the preparation and movement of household goods and unaccompanied baggage, as well as local moves under the Direct Procurement Method.
The Department of Defense is procuring services for the crating, packing, and relocation of items from the West Point Library's Special Collections. Eligible contractors must be small businesses and registered as GSA Contract Holders. A site visit is scheduled for July 23, 2026, and questions must be submitted by July 28, 2026.
The Department of the Air Force is procuring Worldwide Warehouse Redistribution Services (WWRS) for in-transit inspection point services. Key requirements include the ability to manage and inspect goods during transit to ensure compliance and quality standards are met.
The Department of Defense is seeking sources for the relocation of the Archives and Special Collections of the USMA Library at West Point. The project involves moving materials from Bartlett Hall North to Cullum Hall, requiring a contractor to provide all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, and materials. This sources sought notice is intended to identify qualified small businesses capable of fulfilling the requirements.
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