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NAICS Code· 532111

NAICS 532111: Passenger Car Rental

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting passenger cars without drivers, generally for short periods of time. Illustrative Examples: Passenger car rental Passenger truck (light duty) rental Passenger van rental Sport utility vehicle rental Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 532111 – Passenger Car Rental covers the provision of short- and long-term rental services for passenger vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and light-duty trucks, primarily for official government use. This sector supports mobility requirements for federal personnel engaged in field operations, inspections, inspections, training exercises, and administrative travel where owned fleets are impractical or insufficient.

31
Active Contracts
$128.7M
Total Obligations (12mo)
1.6K
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
116
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
2
Median Bidders per Award
+4.4%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 532111.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 532111 – Passenger Car Rental covers the provision of short- and long-term rental services for passenger vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and light-duty trucks, primarily for official government use. This sector supports mobility requirements for federal personnel engaged in field operations,...

NAICS 532111 – Passenger Car Rental covers the provision of short- and long-term rental services for passenger vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and light-duty trucks, primarily for official government use. This sector supports mobility requirements for federal personnel engaged in field operations, inspections, inspections, training exercises, and administrative travel where owned fleets are impractical or insufficient. Rental services often include maintenance, insurance, fuel management, and telematics integration, aligning with federal fleet management standards and sustainability directives. Within the government contracting landscape, this NAICS code enables agencies to maintain operational flexibility without the capital expenditure or logistical burden of maintaining permanent vehicle fleets, particularly in dynamic or geographically dispersed mission environments. The leading contractor in this sector is MST MARITIME MANAGEMENT LLC, a specialized provider with demonstrated capability in managing federal vehicle rental contracts under complex compliance frameworks. The competitive landscape is dominated by mid-sized and niche vendors with proven experience in federal logistics, compliance, and service-level agreement execution, rather than large national rental chains. Contractors must demonstrate robust procurement compliance, cybersecurity readiness for vehicle data systems, and the ability to deploy vehicles across federal installations nationwide. The Department of Defense is the primary acquiring agency, driven by requirements for mobility in training, logistics support, and expeditionary operations. Demand is sustained by military installations, defense agencies, and joint task forces requiring reliable, secure, and rapidly deployable transportation assets. Spending is concentrated in regions with high operational tempo and limited public transit infrastructure. The market presents consistent, recurring opportunities for contractors with strong compliance infrastructure and scalable vehicle logistics networks. Opportunities are concentrated among small businesses and service-focused firms capable of meeting federal vehicle standards, including ADA accessibility, fuel efficiency, and cybersecurity-integrated telematics. Procurement trends favor multi-year, performance-based contracts with integrated maintenance and reporting capabilities.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 532111 work as a small business.

$47.0M
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 532111, ranked by dollars won.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 532111, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Fewer Bidders

Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 40,415 reported awards

Median Bidders

2

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

47%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

0%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

40,415

91% of 44,580 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
532111This Code
Passenger Car Rental
Fewer Bidders247%
40,41591% of 44,580
53211NAICS Industry
Fewer Bidders244%
58,39691% of 64,118
5321Industry Group
Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing
Fewer Bidders243%
79,13890% of 87,663
532Subsector
Fewer Bidders243%
229,58490% of 255,089
53Sector
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Fewer Bidders232%
920,08188% of 1,044,306

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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Frequently Asked Questions

NAICS code 532111 covers Passenger Car Rental. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting passenger cars without drivers, generally for short periods of time. Illustrative Examples: Passenger car rental Passenger truck (light duty) rental Passenger van rental Sport utility vehicle rental Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

Recently Posted in Passenger Car Rental

NAICS: 532111
New
Federal
Non-Tactical Vehicle Lease Support (EUCOM)
Solicitation # M6710026Q0007
Solicitation M6710026Q0007 is a Request for Quote for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to provide Non-Tactical Vehicle lease support within the United States European Command theater of operation. The contract covers a three year ordering period from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2029, with a minimum guaranteed value of 100,000.00 USD and a maximum ceiling of 2,999,999.99 USD. Performance is required across Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, and Sweden, with deliveries and pickups occurring at military installations, airports, seaports, and train stations. The contractor must provide vehicles no more than three years old, equipped with English-language GPS and climate control, while ensuring full compliance with local insurance and road safety laws, including winter tire mandates. Key operational requirements include a 24/7 emergency hotline with a local representative capable of responding in under two hours and the ability to provide replacement vehicles within 24 hours of a breakdown. Award will be based on the most advantageous quote, evaluating total evaluated price, technical capability, and past performance from the last three years. Acceptance is contingent upon joint inspections, with a requirement that 95 percent of deliveries are on time and meet strict safety and cleanliness standards.
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NAICS: 532111
New
Federal
Commercial Vehicle Rental Services for 2027 Tinker AFB Airshow
Solicitation # FA8101270001
The 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing commercial vehicle rental services for the Tinker AFB Airshow scheduled for June 5-6, 2027. The government seeks a turnkey, Firm-Fixed-Price contract for an estimated fleet of 86 vehicles, consisting of 59 compact or mid-size sedans, 26 multi-passenger vans, and one light-duty pickup truck. All vehicles must be model year 2023 or newer, delivered with full fuel tanks, and maintained in prime operational condition. Key requirements include a zero-liability model featuring comprehensive zero-deductible Loss/Collision Damage Waivers and a broad driver authorization clause for military, DoD civilian, and authorized personnel. The contractor is responsible for delivering the fleet via commercial multi-car haulers to Tinker AFB on June 3, 2027, and retrieving them on June 8, 2027, on an as-is basis. Additionally, the vendor must provide 24/7 dispatch support with a four-hour replacement guarantee for mechanical failures. Interested parties must have an active SAM.gov registration under NAICS 532111 and the ability to invoice electronically through Wide Area Workflow. This notice is for planning purposes only, and no award will be made until funds are available.
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