NAICS 485210: Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation
Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation is NAICS code 485210. A business is small under it with $32 million or less in average annual receipts. No federal contracts are open under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $32 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $631,784
- Share won by small businesses
- 55%
- Small businesses registered
- 268
What NAICS 485210 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 485210:
- Bus line operation, intercity
- Intercity bus line operation
- Interstate bus line operation
- Interurban bus line operation
- Motor coach operation, interurban and rural
- Rural bus services
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 485210
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 485210, your business must have $32 million or less in average annual receipts. Receipts are averaged over your last five completed fiscal years.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys interurban and rural bus transportation
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 485210 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $2.1 million |
| Department of the Army | $1.5 million |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $334,206 |
| Department of State | $206,881 |
| Department of the Navy | $117,501 |
| National Institute of Standards and Technology | $62,438 |
| Forest Service | $40,845 |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $37,125 |
Your competition
268 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 485210, most of them in Texas (33), Virginia (23), Maryland (18), California (18) and Florida (17). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Small businesses winning 485210 contracts
Firms with 485210 as their primary code and the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
- Puerto Rico Tours Inc, PR: $1 million
Federal spending under 485210 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $2.3 million |
| FY2025 | $1.4 million |
| FY2026 | $631,784 |
| FY2027 (so far) | $167,086 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 485210?
485210 is the 2022 NAICS code for Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as bus line operation, intercity, intercity bus line operation, interstate bus line operation under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 485210?
$32 million or less in average annual receipts. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for interurban and rural bus transportation?
None are open on SAM.gov right now, but new notices post daily. You can set up a free alert for this code.
How do I add NAICS code 485210 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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