NAICS 491110: Postal Service
Postal Service is NAICS code 491110. A business is small under it with $9 million or less in average annual receipts. 2 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $9 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 2
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $55.4 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 10%
- Small businesses registered
- 352
Open federal contracts for postal service
- Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 95976 PARADISE, CA - H004, CA
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 84085 DUCHESNE, UT - H063, UT
Due in 14 daysOct 19, 2026
What NAICS 491110 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 491110:
- Postal delivery services, local, operated by U.S. Postal Service
- Postal services operated by U.S. Postal Service
- Postal stations operated by U.S. Postal Service
- Postal stations operated on a contract basis
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 491110
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 491110, your business must have $9 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 postal service
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 491110 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | $56.9 million |
| Office of Procurement Operations | $40.7 million |
| Department of the Navy | $13.3 million |
| Department of the Army | $12.6 million |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $6.6 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $5.7 million |
| Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation | $5.2 million |
| Indian Health Service | $3.2 million |
Open notices right now come from Postal Service (2).
Set-asides on open 491110 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 2
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
352 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 491110, most of them in Texas (59), Florida (43), Georgia (26), Virginia (20) and California (19). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 491110 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $52.1 million |
| FY2025 | $54.4 million |
| FY2026 | $55.4 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $315,400 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 491110?
491110 is the 2022 NAICS code for Postal Service. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as postal delivery services, local, operated by u.s. postal service, postal services operated by u.s. postal service, postal stations operated by u.s. postal service under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 491110?
$9 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 postal service?
Yes. 2 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 491110 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $55.4 million under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 491110 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.