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NAICS Code· 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.

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Awarded Contracts (12mo)
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Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 492110.

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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.

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$358.5M484
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO.$119.7M396
POLAR AIR CARGO WORLDWIDE, INC$7.9M9
CROSSTOWN COURIER SERVICE INC$7.5M28
FG MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC$4.9M18
CROSSTOWN COURIER SERVICE INC Littleton NH 03561 USA$4.6M2
UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS, INC.$3.9M1
CROWLEY GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC.$3.0M1
CROSSROADS LOGISTICS LLC$3.0M1
DALYWORKS, LLC$2.4M14

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 492110.

Department Of Veterans Affairs307 awards$242.6M
Department Of Defense66 awards$221.1M
Department Of Justice499 awards$15.3M
Department Of The Treasury3 awards$12.2M
Department Of Health And Human Services9 awards$10.7M
Department Of State181 awards$5.5M
262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 (36C262)2 awards$5.0M
Department Of Agriculture19 awards$4.1M
Department Of Transportation10 awards$3.6M
250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)12 awards$2.7M

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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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Logistics and Delivery ServicesThe contract governs the specialized transportation of 20 pints of industrial enamel from the supplier to Boise, ID, requiring the use of the fastest traceable logistics method available to ensure timely and secure delivery. All shipments must be accurately labeled with proper TCN and RDD markings to comply with regulatory and safety standards, and proof of delivery must be provided upon completion. The work falls under NAICS code 492110, indicating it is categorized as courier and express delivery services, and is structured as a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, a component of the Department of Defense. The contract was posted on July 13, 2026, and is tied to the DLA contract SPE8ES24D0005 with delivery reference SPE8ES26F59PL, emphasizing stringent accountability throughout the transport process.
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Medical Device Logistics & DistributionThe contract requires the timely and traceable delivery of IO systems to San Antonio, TX, with a strict deadline of 20 days from the date of order placement. Delivery must adhere to FOB Destination terms, meaning the supplier bears all risks and costs until the goods are physically received at the specified location. Parcel post is explicitly prohibited, necessitating the use of more secure and reliable freight or logistics methods that ensure end-to-end tracking and accountability. The procurement falls under NAICS code 492110, classifying it as a courier and express delivery services subcontract within the medical supply chain framework. This subcontract is managed by the Department of Defense through its MEDICAL SUPPLY CHAIN MD SURG FSF office, with the place of performance firmly established at the San Antonio ZIP code 78209-6097. Responses must be submitted by July 20, 2026, following the posting of the solicitation on July 13, 2026, and all logistics must comply with federal defense supply standards to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - FEDEX Shipping for USACE ULC - Required sourceUMSB Contracting plans to award a sole-source task order to Federal Express Corporation for $39,000 to provide comprehensive domestic and international small package shipping services to the USACE Learning Center in Huntsville, Alabama, over a one-year period. The contractor is required to conduct twice-daily pickups and deliveries, manage all customs clearances, and ensure all shipments are processed within 48 hours of pickup, in alignment with the Next Generation Delivery Service (NGDS) base contract, which mandates the use of FedEx as the exclusive provider capable of reaching all required USACE and Army locations. This action is grounded in OMB Memorandum M-17-29, which requires federal agencies to leverage the Best in Class mandatory solution for package delivery under the NGDS IDIQ contract HTC711-23-D-C023. The notice is not a solicitation for competitive bids, and any submission must convincingly demonstrate that competition would benefit the government; responses are solely for market research and planning purposes. Interested parties may submit capability statements no later than July 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST to the specified contract specialist and contracting officer, with no acknowledgment or notification of evaluation provided.
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Logistics and Delivery Support to FPO AddressA single printer unit must be transported and delivered from its origin to the USS SANTA BARBARA LCS 32 at FPO AP 96695, with full coordination of first destination transportation including end-to-end tracking and verified proof of delivery. The contract falls under NAICS code 492110, indicating it is a subcontract for freight transportation and logistics services, and is managed by the Department of Defense under the Construction & Equipment T & IFO EQ office. All delivery activities must be completed in alignment with military postal requirements for FPO addresses, ensuring secure and timely receipt at the specified vessel location. The opportunity was posted on July 9, 2026, with responses due by July 20, 2026, and is accessible through the DIBBS platform for qualified subcontractors to submit proposals.
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R602--Bridge -SPS Courier Services-Southern Tier | POP: 5/1/26 - 11/30/26The Department of Veterans Affairs, via Network Contracting Office 21, has awarded a contract for courier services under the Product Service Code R602 to support the transportation of medical records, supplies, and mail between VA facilities in the Southern Tier region. The period of performance spans from May 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026, with the official place of performance designated as Mather, California, 95655. The awardee is FG MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC, identified by its Unique Entity ID HEJFSLZGU364, and the total contract value is $1,257,426, derived from the combination of two awarded contracts. The contracting officer is James Postell, reachable at james.postell@va.gov, and no contracting officer’s representative or technical representative has been identified. The contract falls under NAICS code 492110 for couriers and messengers, and no Recovery Act funds are involved. The contract type, payment mechanisms, invoicing systems, or specific delivery terms such as FOB are not specified in the available documentation. There are no listed clauses from FAR Part 52, no packaging or labeling requirements, no inspection or acceptance criteria, and no special requirements such as security clearances or key personnel provisions included in the publicly accessible award notice. The solicitation was issued via email, and no formal amendment, modification, or detailed line-item pricing data is present. The awardee’s location in Springfield, New Jersey, and the performance locations at various VA facilities suggest operational reach across multiple states, though only the contracting office address is formally confirmed as the place of performance. No socioeconomic certifications, CAGE code, or detailed representations and certifications beyond the UEI and Recovery Act status were provided.
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Daily Courier ServicesThe contract calls for daily courier services to transport mail between the California Department of Social Services, the DDSD Stockton Branch, and the United States Postal Service, including the pickup and delivery of items from a single post office box. The service must be performed reliably each day to ensure timely movement of official mail between these entities, with performance expected to maintain operational continuity and postal compliance. The work is classified under NAICS code 492110, indicating it is a ground transportation service specifically for mail and packages, and is structured as a subcontract under the California Department of Social Services. The opportunity was posted on July 8, 2026, with responses due by August 12, 2026. While no solicitation number or specific location details are provided, the place of performance is tied to California, and the contracting authority is the state agency responsible for social services. The subcontract nature suggests this work is part of a broader procurement effort, potentially supporting a larger state-level logistics or mail handling system. Interested vendors must meet the requirements for daily, consistent service delivery within the designated timeframe and geographic scope.
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IFB 26-3032 - Daily Courier Services - DDSD Stockton BranchThe contract solicitation IFB 26-3032 seeks qualified vendors to provide daily courier services for the California Department of Social Services Stockton Branch. The solicitation, issued under number 0000039733 and posted on July 8, 2026, requires responders to submit proposals by the deadline of August 12, 2026. Services are to be performed within California, specifically supporting the operations of the Stockton office, though exact location details are not specified. The contracting authority is the California Department of Social Services, acting under the state agency structure, with Rebecca Garcia-Valencia designated as the primary point of contact for inquiries via email. This procurement is classified as a state and local government solicitation, with no set-aside provisions indicated, and is intended to secure reliable, daily transportation of materials and documents critical to the department’s functions. No NAICS code is listed, and all responses must be submitted through the eCalProcure portal linked in the solicitation.
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Secure Logistics & Classified Material HandlingThe contract is for secure logistics and classified material handling, specifically focused on the transport and chain-of-custody management of sensitive technical data including GDSII files and RTL code to government or secure enclave facilities. It requires strict compliance with federal security protocols to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the materials throughout transit, from origin to final destination, with documentation and accountability maintained at every stage. The work is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, with the agency FA8002 Saf Aq overseeing performance and expectations. Performance is tied to secure transportation standards under NAICS code 492110, which governs courier and express delivery services with enhanced security requirements. The proposal window opened on July 8, 2026, with a strict response deadline of July 23, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. No specific location is listed for performance, indicating operations may span multiple secure government sites, and the contract does not designate a specific set-aside type, suggesting it is open to all eligible subcontractors with the necessary clearances and infrastructure. The solicitation is publicly accessible through SAM.gov, and successful bidders must demonstrate proven capability in handling classified electronic data under military and intelligence community standards.
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Labeled Slide Preparation and Return Shipping CoordinationThe contract involves preparing and labeling finished histological slides with unique identifiers and coordinating secure return shipping to NOAA Fisheries through approved carriers. The work is categorized under NAICS code 492110 for couriers and express delivery services, indicating the logistical and handling nature of the task. It is structured as a subcontract with a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid under this opportunity, as defined by the SBA guidelines. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, with a response deadline of July 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The place of performance is specified as Everson, Washington, with a ZIP code of 98247, requiring the contractor to operate from or deliver work to this location. The contract falls under the Department of Commerce, NOAA, and is part of an official procurement managed through SAM.gov. Success in fulfilling this contract requires precision in slide labeling, adherence to secure shipping protocols, and coordination with designated carriers to ensure timely and safe delivery to NOAA Fisheries.
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Temperature-controlled freight courier servicesThis solicitation, numbered 12639526Q0181, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation for temperature-controlled courier services issued under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item acquisition. It is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 492110 with a size standard of 1,500 employees, open only to responsible small businesses. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a five-year period of performance from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2031, and a total estimated value between $25,000 and $700,000. The government will issue task orders for one-way courier services transporting sensitive biological materials from three Texas airports—Houston Hobby, McAllen International, and San Antonio International—to Moore Air Force Base in Texas, requiring strict adherence to cold-chain protocols and chain-of-custody documentation. All shipments must maintain specified temperature controls, be packaged in compliance with DOT, IATA, and OSHA regulations, and include real-time tracking, proof of delivery, and immediate reporting of any temperature excursions or delays. Performance is evaluated using a highest technically rated method under FAR 12.203, where technical merit outweighs price considerations. Key evaluation factors include technical approach, temperature-control capability, chain-of-custody management, regulatory compliance, tracking systems, incident response, surge capacity, and quality assurance. Offerors must submit a consolidated proposal via email to Cody.Grey@usda.gov by July 21, 2026, including a Technical Capability Statement and Pricing Schedule. All personnel must be U.S.-based, pass background checks, and obtain necessary credentials for airport and federal facility access. The contractor is subject to stringent compliance with security requirements, employment eligibility verification, anti-discrimination provisions, and prohibition on subcontracting to non-compliant entities. Invoices must be submitted to the USDA APHIS office in Minneapolis, and payment will be executed electronically or via standard government channels. The contract includes FAR clauses related to small business utilization, subcontracting limitations, code of conduct, whistleblower protections, Buy American, and safeguarding of government information systems, with no tradeoffs permitted between technical and pricing factors.
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Election Mailing and Postal Fulfillment ServicesUtah is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive end-to-end mailing services for outbound and return ballot distribution, ensuring seamless coordination with the United States Postal Service and strict adherence to all election-related deadlines and compliance requirements. The scope encompasses the full lifecycle of ballot mailings, including printing, packaging, labeling, tracking, and return logistics, with an emphasis on accuracy, security, and timeliness to support the integrity of the electoral process. Contractors must demonstrate proven experience in election mail operations, reliable USPS partnerships, and the technological capacity to provide real-time tracking and reporting throughout the distribution cycle. This subcontract opportunity, classified under NAICS code 492110, is open for response until July 20, 2026, with proposals due by 10:00 PM Mountain Time. The effort is critical to the state’s ability to efficiently manage voter participation through the mail, requiring robust infrastructure, compliance with federal and state election standards, and contingency planning for high-volume periods and unforeseen delivery challenges. All performance must occur within Utah, and bidders are expected to have the operational capacity to handle statewide volumes while maintaining confidentiality, auditability, and compliance with all applicable election laws and postal regulations.
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RFB-758-2600000675-2 | Courier Service for Newborn Screening SamplesThe Kentucky Office of Procurement Services is soliciting a courier service contract to transport newborn screening dried blood spot specimens from over 70 birthing hospitals, health departments, and one correctional facility across the state to the Division of Laboratory Services in Frankfort. The contract requires daily, year-round pickups Sunday through Friday with next-morning delivery by 7:00 AM EST, supporting approximately 53,000 annual live births and including occasional transport of Category A and B biological specimens. Packaging must comply with DOT regulations for hazardous materials where applicable, but dried blood spots are exempt from these requirements; specimens must not be sealed in air-tight bags and must be maintained under controlled conditions—temperatures not exceeding 80°F and humidity below 30%—with drivers authorized to reject improperly packaged samples. Couriers must wear uniforms or badges identifying them as official personnel, maintain electronic pickup logs, and use smartphone-based barcode scanning systems to document all transactions, with data accessible to state staff for reporting and invoicing. Award will be determined using a best value ranking approach, heavily weighted toward price with 80% of evaluation points allocated to Commodity Line 1—the base daily courier service—and 20% assigned to Commodity Line 2 for on-demand or route add-on services. There is no stated estimated contract value as pricing fields in the solicitation are left blank, with hypothetical examples used only for scoring purposes. The contract has a one-year base term with four optional two-year renewal periods subject to mutual written agreement. Vendors must provide proof of insurance with an AM Best B+ rating or higher, disclose any prior violations of tax or employment laws, and comply with Kentucky’s resident bidder preference program, which grants up to 20% preference to Kentucky Correctional Industries and 15% to Kentucky Industries for the Blind. Contractors are prohibited from using generative AI without prior written disclosure and are forbidden from using state data to train AI systems. Additionally, any loss of specimens triggering a breach of confidentiality requires the vendor to provide two years of credit monitoring to affected individuals. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service portal by the deadline of July 14, 2026, and must include state-specific certifications such as the Kentucky Tax Registration Application and an annual affidavit of compliance with state law; federal identifiers like UEI or CAGE codes are not required. Payment will be processed within 30 working days after invoice submission to the Office of Procurement Services at 2
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