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NAICS Code· 492110

NAICS 492110: Couriers and Express Delivery Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air, surface, or combined mode courier and express delivery services of parcels, but not operating under a universal service obligation. These parcels can include goods and documents, but the express delivery services are not part of the normal mail service. These services are generally between metropolitan areas, urban centers, or international, but the establishments of this industry form a network that includes local pick-up and delivery to serve their customers' needs. Illustrative Examples: Air courier services, except establishments operating under a universal service obligation Express delivery services, except establishments operating under a universal service obligation Courier services (i.e., intercity network), except establishments operating under a universal service obligation Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 492110 – Couriers and Express Delivery Services encompasses the time-sensitive transportation and delivery of documents, packages, medical supplies, and other urgent materials via ground, air, or multimodal networks. This sector supports mission-critical logistics for federal agencies requiring secure, tracked, and expedited delivery services, often under strict compliance standards for chain-of-custody, handling of sensitive materials, and adherence to federal transportation regulations.

53
Active Contracts
$461.2M
Total Obligations (12mo)
1.2K
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
77
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-45.4%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 492110.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 492110 – Couriers and Express Delivery Services encompasses the time-sensitive transportation and delivery of documents, packages, medical supplies, and other urgent materials via ground, air, or multimodal networks. This sector supports mission-critical logistics for federal agencies requirin...

NAICS 492110 – Couriers and Express Delivery Services encompasses the time-sensitive transportation and delivery of documents, packages, medical supplies, and other urgent materials via ground, air, or multimodal networks. This sector supports mission-critical logistics for federal agencies requiring secure, tracked, and expedited delivery services, often under strict compliance standards for chain-of-custody, handling of sensitive materials, and adherence to federal transportation regulations. In government contracting, this NAICS code is foundational to operational continuity, enabling rapid response capabilities for healthcare, emergency services, and administrative functions across decentralized federal installations. The primary contractor in this sector is MARATHON MEDICAL CORPORATION, a specialized provider with deep expertise in medical logistics and secure express delivery systems tailored for federal healthcare environments. While the competitive landscape includes a mix of large primes and niche small businesses, the dominance of this single contractor reflects a market shaped by regulatory compliance, specialized handling certifications, and integrated tracking infrastructure requirements that favor established players with proven federal experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs is the leading federal buyer in this NAICS code, leveraging express delivery services to support VA medical centers, pharmacy distribution networks, and veteran outreach programs requiring reliable transport of prescriptions, diagnostic samples, and medical equipment. Demand is driven by the need for just-in-time logistics in large-scale healthcare operations and the modernization of supply chains across the VA’s national footprint. The market is characterized by high operational barriers to entry due to security protocols, regulatory adherence, and integration with federal logistics systems. Opportunities exist for contractors with certified medical logistics capabilities, real-time tracking platforms, and experience in federal supply chain compliance, particularly those capable of supporting hybrid delivery models across urban and rural VA facilities.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 492110 work as a small business.

1,500 employees
Applies to the whole industry code

The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.

13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 492110, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION$310.3M483
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO.$100.3M397
CROSSTOWN COURIER SERVICE INC$9.4M32
POLAR AIR CARGO WORLDWIDE, INC$5.9M7
FG MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC$4.9M18
UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS, INC.$3.9M1
CROSSROADS LOGISTICS LLC$3.0M1
CROWLEY GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC.$3.0M1
JAI-ALEXIA CONSULTING INC$2.4M4
ALL AMERICAN EXPRESS SOLUTIONS LLC$2.4M12

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 492110.

Department Of Veterans Affairs308 awards$259.9M
Department Of Defense58 awards$129.4M
Department Of Justice506 awards$16.0M
Department Of The Treasury4 awards$15.6M
Department Of Health And Human Services10 awards$10.7M
Department Of State158 awards$4.7M
Department Of Agriculture23 awards$4.5M
Department Of Transportation9 awards$3.6M
250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)12 awards$2.7M
248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)3 awards$2.5M

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 492110, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Usually Single-Bid

Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 35,473 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

74%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

1%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

35,473

77% of 45,877 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
492110This Code
Couriers and Express Delivery Services
Usually Single-Bid174%
35,47377% of 45,877
49211NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid174%
35,47377% of 45,877
4921Industry Group
Couriers and Express Delivery Services
Usually Single-Bid174%
35,47377% of 45,877
492Subsector
Usually Single-Bid172%
39,44778% of 50,612
49Sector
Transportation and Warehousing
Moderate Competition417%
253,30141% of 624,362

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

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NAICS code 492110 covers Couriers and Express Delivery Services. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air, surface, or combined mode courier and express delivery services of parcels, but not operating under a universal service obligation. These parcels can include goods and documents, but the express delivery services are not part of the normal mail service. These services are generally between metropolitan areas, urban centers, or international, but the establishments of this industry form a network that includes local pick-up and delivery to serve their customers' needs. Illustrative Examples: Air courier services, except establishments operating under a universal service obligation Express delivery services, except establishments operating under a universal service obligation Courier services (i.e., intercity network), except establishments operating under a universal service obligation Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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