Charter Bus Industry

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 4855 encompasses the Charter Bus Industry, which provides passenger transportation services using buses for hire. These services include scheduled and non-scheduled route transportation, typically offering charter, tour, and specialized transportation for specific groups or events. Charter bus companies operate vehicles designed to transport multiple passengers over short to long distances, serving various client needs such as corporate events, government functions, educational trips, and special transportation requirements.

The federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate a range of transportation service requirements from military and government agencies. Typical awards involve shuttle services for military bases, event transportation, and personnel movement across different geographic regions. Contract values appear to range from smaller engagements around $50,000 to more comprehensive multi-year agreements. Frequent awarding agencies include the Department of Defense (specifically Air Force, Army, and Coast Guard), Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, with a small business size standard of $19 million, and frequently involve transportation within specific regions like Hawaii, Texas, and various European countries.

Recent federal contract opportunities highlight diverse transportation needs across government agencies. Specific solicitations include charter bus services for military events like the Space Force 10-Miler, Presidential Inauguration transportation, Coast Guard personnel movement, and shuttle services for training centers and bases. Performance locations span domestic regions such as California, Texas, Maryland, and international areas including European Command regions. Typical requirements involve transporting groups ranging from 35 to 700 passengers, with services including airport shuttles, inter-base transportation, event support, and specialized movement of military and government personnel. Most opportunities utilize online reverse auction platforms and emphasize small business participation.