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 8,873 contract awards totaling $2.5B in value. The median contract size is $7K, with approximately 246 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
8,873
Total Value
$2.5B
Median Contract
$7K
Competitors
179
Contract value distribution
1,165 small business awards ($159.0M total value,$45K median)
179 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
View all →The Department of Agriculture is procuring temperature-controlled freight courier services for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns, and the applicable NAICS code is 492110 with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring services for deceased donor organ recovery, perfusion, and transportation for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The key requirements include the provision of specialized delivery services to ensure the safe and timely transport of organs. The incumbent contractor for this service is TransMedics, Inc.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring medical courier services for the Sierra Nevada Health Care System. The contractor will transport laboratory test specimens between designated facilities to ensure timely medical diagnostics.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring laboratory courier services for the Louisville, KY Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and requires the completion of specific forms as part of the submission process.
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking specialized domestic and international cold-chain logistics services for the International Reagent Resource (IRR), which provides diagnostic reagents and biological products to public health laboratories. Key requirements include reliable transportation capable of maintaining strict cold-chain conditions, customs clearance support, and real-time shipment tracking. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather capabilities and best practices from potential vendors to inform future acquisition needs.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is contracting for SPS Courier Services at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, which includes providing necessary labor, supplies, and transportation for courier services. This procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and includes a base year with four option years for continued service.
The Department of Defense is procuring shipping services from Federal Express Corporation for the USACE Learning Center in Huntsville, AL. The contractor will provide comprehensive domestic and international shipping services, including timely pickups and deliveries, customs management, and expedited processing under the Next Generation Delivery Service contract. The total award amount is $39,000 for a one-year period of performance.
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