NAICS 485991: Special Needs Transportation
Special Needs Transportation is NAICS code 485991. A business is small under it with $19 million or less in average annual receipts. No federal contracts are open under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $19 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $230.2 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 95%
What NAICS 485991 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 485991:
- Disabled or elderly passenger transportation services
- Nonemergency medical transportation services (except ambulance services)
- Paratransit transportation services
- Pet transportation services
- Senior citizens transportation services
- Special needs passenger transportation services
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 485991
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 485991, 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 special needs transportation
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 485991 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $665.6 million |
| Department of the Army | $4 million |
| Department of State | $614,837 |
| Bureau of the Fiscal Service | $266,439 |
| Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency | $206,304 |
| Department of the Navy | $113,795 |
| Departmental Offices | $107,840 |
| Indian Health Service | $93,296 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (1).
Federal spending under 485991 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $182.8 million |
| FY2025 | $221.3 million |
| FY2026 | $230.2 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $36.8 million |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 485991?
485991 is the 2022 NAICS code for Special Needs Transportation. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as disabled or elderly passenger transportation services, nonemergency medical transportation services (except ambulance services), paratransit transportation services under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 485991?
$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 special needs 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 485991 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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