NAICS 492210: Local Messengers and Local Delivery
Local Messengers and Local Delivery is NAICS code 492210. A business is small under it with $34 million or less in average annual receipts. 2 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $34 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 2
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $11.2 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 93%
- Small businesses registered
- 2,018
Open federal contracts for local messengers and local delivery
What NAICS 492210 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 492210:
- Alcoholic beverage delivery service
- Bicycle courier
- Delivery service (except as part of intercity courier network, U.S. Postal Service)
- Grocery delivery services (i.e., independent service from grocery store)
- Local letter and parcel delivery services (except as part of intercity courier network, U.S. Postal Service)
- Messenger service
- Restaurant meals order and delivery services (i.e., independent order and delivery services)
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 492210
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 492210, your business must have $34 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 local messengers and local delivery
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 492210 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $15 million |
| Defense Commissary Agency | $3.2 million |
| Bureau of the Fiscal Service | $2.5 million |
| Defense Health Agency | $2.3 million |
| U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | $1.8 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $1.4 million |
| Department of the Army | $902,966 |
| Department of State | $734,194 |
Open notices right now come from Department of Veterans Affairs (2).
Set-asides on open 492210 contracts
- Total small business set-aside: 2
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
2,018 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 492210, most of them in Texas (302), Florida (232), Georgia (196), California (119) and Virginia (111). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 492210 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $8 million |
| FY2025 | $8.9 million |
| FY2026 | $11.2 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $1.7 million |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 492210?
492210 is the 2022 NAICS code for Local Messengers and Local Delivery. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as alcoholic beverage delivery service, bicycle courier, delivery service (except as part of intercity courier network, u.s. postal service) under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 492210?
$34 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 local messengers and local delivery?
Yes. 2 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 492210 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $11.2 million under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 492210 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.