NAICS 492110: Couriers and Express Delivery Services
Couriers and Express Delivery Services is NAICS code 492110. A business is small under it with 1,500 employees or fewer. 5 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 1,500 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 5
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $552.3 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 5%
- Small businesses registered
- 4,735
Open federal contracts for couriers and express delivery services
- Sterile Processing Service (SPS) Courier Services
Due in 3 daysOct 7, 2026
- Courier Services - Cincinnati VAMC | New/Base 4OYs | Start: 12/1/26
Due in 11 daysOct 15, 2026
- Cost Effective On-Base Parcel Delivery Solutions (RAFL, RAFM, RAFF, United Kingdom)
Due in 42 daysNov 15, 2026
- Sterile Processing Service (SPS) Courier Services VA Northern California Health Care System
Due in 59 daysDec 2, 2026
- Courier Services, Wright Patterson AFB
Due in 117 daysJan 29, 2027
What NAICS 492110 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 492110:
- Air courier services (except establishments operating under a universal service obligation)
- Courier services (i.e., intercity network) (except establishments operating under a universal service obligation)
- Express delivery services (except establishments operating under a universal service obligation)
- Local letter and parcel delivery services as part of intercity courier network
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 492110
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 492110, your business must have 1,500 employees or fewer. Employees are averaged over the last 24 months.
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 couriers and express delivery services
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 492110 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Ustranscom | $1.5 billion |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $923.8 million |
| Department of State | $44.2 million |
| Internal Revenue Service | $43.7 million |
| Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response | $31.7 million |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation | $16.1 million |
| Social Security Administration | $14.3 million |
| Food Safety and Inspection Service | $8.3 million |
Open notices right now come from Department of Veterans Affairs (3) and Dept of Defense (2).
Set-asides on open 492110 contracts
- Service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside: 3
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
- Total small business set-aside: 1
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
4,735 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 492110, most of them in Texas (673), Florida (523), Georgia (520), California (249) and Virginia (244). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 492110 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.1 billion |
| FY2025 | $839.4 million |
| FY2026 | $552.3 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $110.2 million |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 492110?
492110 is the 2022 NAICS code for Couriers and Express Delivery Services. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as air courier services (except establishments operating under a universal service obligation), courier services (i.e., intercity network) (except establishments operating under a universal service obligation), express delivery services (except establishments operating under a universal service obligation) under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 492110?
1,500 employees or fewer. 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 couriers and express delivery services?
Yes. 5 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 492110 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $552.3 million under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 492110 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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