Local Messengers and Local Delivery: NAICS 492210
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 492210 (Local Messengers and Local Delivery). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 492210
Local Messengers and Local Delivery. This industry falls under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 49).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 492210 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the local messengers and local delivery space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 492210 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 492210, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for local messengers and local delivery 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 492210 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the local messengers and local delivery market has seen 333 contract awards totaling $28.8M in value. The median contract size is $34K, with approximately 9 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
333
Total Value
$28.8M
Median Contract
$34K
Competitors
55
Contract value distribution
277 small business awards ($26.1M total value,$39K median)
55 companies compete for NAICS 492210 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 492210 (Local Messengers and Local Delivery), 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 492210.
Recent NAICS 492210 Opportunities
View all →The Department of State is procuring daily meal delivery services for a total of 28 meals over 153 working days, with a performance period from August 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. This service is intended for the American Consulate General in Istanbul, and interested vendors should be prepared to meet the specified delivery requirements.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring courier services for the North region, specifically for the Bridge-Protest SPS Courier contract. The period of performance for this contract is from May 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026, and it is associated with the Veterans Affairs Network Contract.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding a short-term sole-source bridge contract for Lab Courier Services to Safeguard Security Solutions, LLC to ensure uninterrupted service during the resolution of a protest and completion of a competitive procurement. The incumbent contractor has the necessary personnel, vehicles, routes, security clearances, training, and operational knowledge to continue services without interruption.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring a courier service for medical supplies and equipment for the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL. The contract is a firm-fixed price order awarded to Crosstown Courier Service, Inc. for the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with four additional option years.
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