Charter Bus Industry

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 485510 represents the Charter Bus Industry, encompassing businesses primarily engaged in providing chartered passenger transportation services using buses. These services typically involve renting buses with drivers for specific trips, events, or transportation needs across various sectors including government, military, corporate, educational, and private organizations. Charter bus services offer flexible, customized transportation solutions that can range from short local routes to extended interstate or international travel.

Federal Contract Awards under this NAICS code reveal a diverse range of transportation services, predominantly supporting military, government agency, and event-related needs. Contract values range from approximately $1,000 to $759,727, with most awards lasting between one and two years. Frequent awardees include small businesses like Adventures By Dawn L.L.C., Charter UP, LLC, and Miss Quality Logistics LLC. The Department of Defense, U.S. Coast Guard, and Department of the Navy are the most common funding agencies. Many contracts are set aside for small businesses, particularly those owned by women, minorities, or disadvantaged groups. Performance locations span domestic regions like Hawaii, Texas, and Florida, as well as international locations including Germany, Poland, and the Philippines.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities demonstrate a wide array of charter bus service requirements across different government agencies. The U.S. Coast Guard, Air Force, Army, and Department of Homeland Security have solicited transportation services for activities including military exercises, personnel movements, training events, and official ceremonies. Opportunities range from providing shuttle services for base operations to supporting high-profile events like the Presidential Inauguration and NATO Summit. Most solicitations are total small business set-asides, with performance locations primarily in the United States, including Hawaii, Texas, South Carolina, and Washington D.C., with some international requirements in European Command areas. Typical requirements include transporting personnel, baggage, and providing shuttle services using commercial motor coaches with specific passenger capacities.