Couriers and Express Delivery Services — NAICS 492110
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 492110
Couriers and Express Delivery Services. This industry falls under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 49).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 492110 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the couriers and express delivery services space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 492110 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 492110, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for couriers and express delivery services 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 492110. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.
NAICS 492110 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the couriers and express delivery services market has seen 8,923 contract awards totaling $2.5B in value. The median contract size is $7K, with approximately 248 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
8,923
Total Value
$2.5B
Median Contract
$7K
Competitors
180
Contract value distribution
1,172 small business awards ($153.8M total value,$44K median)
180 companies compete for NAICS 492110 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 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services), 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 492110.
Recent NAICS 492110 Opportunities
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring courier services for the Orlando VA Healthcare System to transport medical records, pharmaceuticals, and other critical materials between facilities and off-site locations, requiring reliable, secure, and timely delivery with compliance to VA security protocols and scheduled pick-up/drop-off times.
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