NAICS Code 485991: Special Needs Transportation
National industry
SBA small business size standard: $19 million in average annual receipts
Definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing special needs transportation (except to and from school or work) for the disabled or elderly. These establishments may use specially equipped vehicles to provide passenger transportation.
Government contracts for this service: PSC V212 Motor Passenger Services
Code facts
- Part of
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48-49
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485
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4859
- 48599
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4859
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485
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48-49
- Contract awards
- 95 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $226,617,530 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Business activities under NAICS 485991
- Handicapped passenger transportation services
- Paratransit transportation services
- Senior citizens transportation services
- Special needs passenger transportation services
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $21,638,515 |
| FY2026 | $209,369,044 |
| FY2025 | $226,617,530 |
| FY2024 | $183,673,496 |
| FY2023 | $187,454,619 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Trans, LLC | $25,423,843 | |
| 2 | Navarre Corporation | $18,070,210 | |
| 3 | Alternative Transportation Systems, LLC | $16,879,637 | |
| 4 | Govtranz, LLC | $15,879,710 | |
| 5 | Integrated Maintenance And Bus Services LLC | $12,159,019 | |
| 6 | Bradsher, James E | $11,766,623 | |
| 7 | Wheelchair Transport Service, Inc. | $11,359,060 | |
| 8 | Govtranz National LLC | $10,893,398 | |
| 9 | One Life Transportation LLC | $10,701,343 | |
| 10 | Battle's Transportation, Inc. | $9,606,297 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 485991 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $229,933,207 | |
| 2 | Department of the Army | $871,792 | |
| 3 | Armed Forces Retirement Home | $121,260 | |
| 4 | Department of the Navy | $44,150 | |
| 5 | Department of State | $15,654 | |
| 6 | Department of Health and Human Services | $13,196 | |
| 7 | Department of Justice | $8,300 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V212 Motor Passenger Services | $105,135,039 | |
| 2 | V225 Ambulance Service | $31,154,516 | |
| 3 | V999 Other Transportation Travel and Relocation Services | $25,176,934 | |
| 4 | V226 Taxicab Services | $20,959,111 | |
| 5 | V119 Other Cargo and Freight Services | $18,638,288 | |
| 6 | V222 Passenger Motor Charter Service | $15,353,943 | |
| 7 | V129 Other Vehicle Charter for Transportation of Things | $9,999,071 | |
| 8 | Q201 Medical – Managed Healthcare | $2,500,642 | |
| 9 | Q999 Other Medical Services | $1,200,000 | |
| 10 | V122 Motor Charter for Things | $433,400 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $30,132,363 | |
| 2 | California | $28,417,004 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $17,877,136 | |
| 4 | Texas | $16,420,525 | |
| 5 | Arizona | $12,552,315 | |
| 6 | Michigan | $8,598,463 | |
| 7 | Indiana | $8,017,532 | |
| 8 | South Carolina | $6,315,978 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $6,166,016 | |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $6,133,197 | |
| 11 | New York | $5,262,472 | |
| 12 | Mississippi | $5,016,347 | |
| 13 | North Carolina | $4,368,493 | |
| 14 | Georgia | $4,155,728 | |
| 15 | Maryland | $4,015,203 | |
| 16 | Ohio | $3,427,966 | |
| 17 | Missouri | $3,182,726 | |
| 18 | Virginia | $2,104,735 | |
| 19 | Tennessee | $2,054,687 | |
| 20 | Oregon | $1,932,801 | |
| 21 | Illinois | $1,760,188 | |
| 22 | New Jersey | $1,732,991 | |
| 23 | Kansas | $1,266,839 | |
| 24 | Minnesota | $1,254,931 | |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $1,155,130 | |
| 26 | Colorado | $1,045,525 | |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $965,400 | |
| 28 | Alabama | $174,516 | |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $150,000 | |
| 30 | Kentucky | $102,675 | |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $22,900 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 485991 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
Proposed size standard changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business Size Standards: Monetary-Based Industry Size Standards | Closed Oct 21, 2025No final rule found |
From the NAICS codes each rule's amendments to 13 CFR 121.201 name. Rules that print their size standard tables as images aren't listed.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 485991?
NAICS 485991 is Special Needs Transportation, a national industry in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.
What is the NAICS code for paratransit transportation services?
The NAICS code for paratransit transportation services is 485991, Special Needs Transportation.
What is the NAICS code for senior citizens transportation services?
The NAICS code for senior citizens transportation services is 485991, Special Needs Transportation.
What is the NAICS code for handicapped passenger transportation services?
The NAICS code for handicapped passenger transportation services is 485991, Special Needs Transportation.
When did the size standard for NAICS 485991 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 485991 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards: Adjustment of Monetary-Based Size Standards, Disadvantage Thresholds, and 8(a) Eligibility Thresholds for Inflation" (87 FR 69118), published Nov 17, 2022 and effective Dec 19, 2022.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 485991?
Federal contracts under NAICS 485991 obligated $226,617,530 in fiscal year 2025 and $828,753,203 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 485991?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 485991 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 28 Trans, LLC ($25,423,843); Navarre Corporation ($18,070,210); and Alternative Transportation Systems, LLC ($16,879,637).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 485991?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 485991 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Veterans Affairs ($229,933,207), Department of the Army ($871,792) and Armed Forces Retirement Home ($121,260).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 485991?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 485991 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are V212 Motor Passenger Services, V225 Ambulance Service and V999 Other Transportation Travel and Relocation Services.
Where is the work under NAICS 485991 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 485991 over the last 12 months are Florida ($30,132,363), California ($28,417,004) and Massachusetts ($17,877,136).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 485991?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 485991 is V119--Altoona VAMC ALS/
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