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NAICS Code· 492210

NAICS 492210: Local Messengers and Local Delivery

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing local messenger and delivery services of small items within a single metropolitan area or within an urban center. These establishments generally provide point-to-point pick-up and delivery and do not operate as part of an intercity courier network. Illustrative Examples: Letters, documents, or small parcels local delivery services Grocery delivery services (i.e., independent service from grocery store) Alcoholic beverages delivery services Restaurant meals order and delivery services (i.e., independent order and delivery services) Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 492210 – Local Messengers and Local Delivery encompasses the time-sensitive transportation and delivery of documents, packages, medical supplies, and other goods within a defined geographic area, typically using ground-based logistics networks. This sector supports mission-critical operations where rapid, reliable, and secure local movement of materials is essential, including healthcare logistics, diplomatic couriers, and agency-specific internal distribution.

17
Active Contracts
$5.7M
Total Obligations (12mo)
35
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
18
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
+32.7%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 492210.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 492210 – Local Messengers and Local Delivery encompasses the time-sensitive transportation and delivery of documents, packages, medical supplies, and other goods within a defined geographic area, typically using ground-based logistics networks. This sector supports mission-critical operations ...

NAICS 492210 – Local Messengers and Local Delivery encompasses the time-sensitive transportation and delivery of documents, packages, medical supplies, and other goods within a defined geographic area, typically using ground-based logistics networks. This sector supports mission-critical operations where rapid, reliable, and secure local movement of materials is essential, including healthcare logistics, diplomatic couriers, and agency-specific internal distribution. In government contracting, these services are often procured to ensure compliance with regulatory timelines, maintain chain-of-custody protocols, and enable operational continuity in environments where standard postal or freight systems are insufficient. The work frequently involves secure handling, real-time tracking, and adherence to federal transportation and data privacy standards. Top contractors in this sector include SUNTIVA LLC, a small business specializing in agile, compliant local delivery solutions tailored to federal and municipal requirements. The competitive landscape is characterized by niche providers with specialized certifications in secure logistics, often leveraging local presence and rapid response capabilities to win task orders under blanket purchase agreements or GSA schedules. Primary buyers include PARKLAND HEALTH AND HOSPITAL and the Agency for International Development, which rely on local delivery services to support public health initiatives, emergency response operations, and overseas mission logistics. These agencies prioritize vendors with proven experience in handling sensitive materials, navigating urban and rural delivery corridors, and maintaining audit-ready documentation. The market is highly fragmented with low barriers to entry for qualified local operators, creating opportunities for small businesses and veteran-owned firms with established regional networks. Demand is driven by mission-critical timing, not volume, making reliability and compliance more valuable than scale. Contractors with expertise in secure courier protocols, GPS-enabled tracking, and federal compliance frameworks are best positioned to compete in this high-trust, low-volume segment.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 492210 work as a small business.

$34.0M
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 492210, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
VALUE UNLIMITED INC$2.8M1
FG MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC$848K1
MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES$501K4
SAFEGUARD SECURITY SOLUTIONS, LLC$423K4
ALL AMERICAN EXPRESS SOLUTIONS LLC$353K5
CROSSTOWN COURIER SERVICE INC$320K3
CADUCEUS MEDICAL LOGISTICS LLC$237K2
F-CONCEPTS, INC.$88K2
KANGAROO PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE, INC.$66K2
VERNICE GREEN, LLC$51K1

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 492210.

Department Of Defense2 awards$2.9M
Department Of Veterans Affairs22 awards$2.1M
Department Of State5 awards$511K
249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249)1 award$144K
Department Of Homeland Security1 award$51K
Department Of Justice2 awards$9K
General Services Administration2 awards$0

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 492210, 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. · 3,974 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

59%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

3%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

3,974

84% of 4,735 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
492210This Code
Local Messengers and Local Delivery
Usually Single-Bid159%
3,97484% of 4,735
49221NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid159%
3,97484% of 4,735
4922Industry Group
Local Messengers and Local Delivery
Usually Single-Bid159%
3,97484% of 4,735
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.

Related NAICS Codes

Industries similar to Local Messengers and Local Delivery, by shared sector, subsector, and industry group.

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NAICS code 492210 covers Local Messengers and Local Delivery. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing local messenger and delivery services of small items within a single metropolitan area or within an urban center. These establishments generally provide point-to-point pick-up and delivery and do not operate as part of an intercity courier network. Illustrative Examples: Letters, documents, or small parcels local delivery services Grocery delivery services (i.e., independent service from grocery store) Alcoholic beverages delivery services Restaurant meals order and delivery services (i.e., independent order and delivery services) Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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