NAICS 487990: Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other is NAICS code 487990. A business is small under it with $25 million or less in average annual receipts. No federal contracts are open under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $25 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Federal spending, FY2024
- $72,564
- Share won by small businesses
- 36%
- Small businesses registered
- 168
What NAICS 487990 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 487990:
- Aerial cable car, scenic and sightseeing, operation
- Aerial tramway, scenic and sightseeing, operation
- Glider excursions
- Helicopter ride, scenic and sightseeing, operation
- Hot air balloon ride, scenic and sightseeing, operation
- Scenic and sightseeing excursions, aerial
- Tramway, aerial, scenic and sightseeing operation
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 487990
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 487990, your business must have $25 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 scenic and sightseeing transportation, other
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 487990 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Forest Service | $58,648 |
| Department of the Army | $33,012 |
Your competition
168 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 487990, most of them in Texas (21), California (12), Virginia (12), North Carolina (10) and Florida (10). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 487990 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $72,564 |
| FY2025 | $-10,474 |
| FY2026 | $29,571 |
| 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 487990?
487990 is the 2022 NAICS code for Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as aerial cable car, scenic and sightseeing, operation, aerial tramway, scenic and sightseeing, operation, glider excursions under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 487990?
$25 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 scenic and sightseeing transportation, other?
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 487990 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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