NAICS 485510: Charter Bus Industry
Charter Bus Industry is NAICS code 485510. A business is small under it with $19 million or less in average annual receipts. 1 federal contract is open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $19 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $16.6 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 24%
- Small businesses registered
- 585
Open federal contracts for charter bus industry
- 10-Miler Buses
Due in 12 daysOct 22, 2026
What NAICS 485510 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 485510:
- Bus charter services (except scenic, sightseeing)
- Charter bus services (except scenic, sightseeing)
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 485510
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 485510, your business must have $19 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 charter bus industry
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 485510 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $29.8 million |
| Department of the Navy | $8.7 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $4.9 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $1.4 million |
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | $708,267 |
| Department of State | $688,361 |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $599,196 |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $485,839 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (1).
Set-asides on open 485510 contracts
- Total small business set-aside: 1
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Your competition
585 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 485510, most of them in Texas (72), California (53), Florida (48), Georgia (45) and Virginia (45). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Small businesses winning 485510 contracts
Firms with 485510 as their primary code and the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
- M & C Enterprise, Inc., VA: $8.5 million
- DD Enterprises, Inc., MD: $4.6 million
- T.R.Y., Inc., NC: $1.5 million
- Getz Transport Solutions LLC, TX: $1.4 million
- Phoenix Bus Inc., FL: $1.2 million
- DPV Transportation, Inc, MA: $1.1 million
- Dallas Enterprises, GU: $634,066
- Kingz Trans LLC, NJ: $324,090
Federal spending under 485510 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $13.7 million |
| FY2025 | $16.6 million |
| FY2026 | $18.3 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 485510?
485510 is the 2022 NAICS code for Charter Bus Industry. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as bus charter services (except scenic, sightseeing), charter bus services (except scenic, sightseeing) under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 485510?
$19 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 charter bus industry?
Yes. 1 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 485510 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $16.6 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 485510 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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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with SBA, SAM.gov, the Census Bureau or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov.