NAICS Code 49111: Postal Service
NAICS industry
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing mail services under a universal service obligation. Mail services include the carriage of letters, printed matter, or mailable packages, including acceptance, collection, processing, and delivery. Due to the infrastructure requirements of providing mail service under a universal service obligation, postal service establishments often provide parcel and express delivery services in addition to the mail service.
Establishments primarily engaged in performing one or more parts of the basic mail service, such as sorting, routing and/or delivery (except bulk transportation of mail) are included in this industry.
Government contracts for this service: PSC R604 Mailing and Distribution Services
Code facts
- Part of
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48-49
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491
- 4911
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491
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48-49
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 36 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $54,183,249 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 491110
- Postal delivery services, local, operated by U.S. Postal Service
- Postal delivery services, local, operated on a contract basis
- Postal services operated by U.S. Postal Service
- Postal stations operated by U.S. Postal Service
- Postal stations operated on a contract basis
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $287,129 |
| FY2026 | $53,495,467 |
| FY2025 | $54,183,249 |
| FY2024 | $52,106,896 |
| FY2023 | $49,806,706 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Servicesource Inc. | $14,265,678 | |
| 2 | Versability Resources, Inc. | $11,660,972 | |
| 3 | Servicesource Inc. | $4,883,096 | |
| 4 | Newview Oklahoma, Inc. | $3,077,583 | |
| 5 | IAP World Services, Inc. | $3,034,763 | |
| 6 | DMT Solutions Global Corporation | $2,945,205 | |
| 7 |
Korea Container Pool Co., |
$2,666,544 | |
| 8 | Fora Pathways, Inc. | $1,055,792 | |
| 9 | GPI Enterprises Inc. | $752,904 | |
| 10 | Nobis Enterprises, Inc. | $655,228 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 49111 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Homeland Security | $18,954,132 | |
| 2 | Air Force | $18,383,075 | |
| 3 | Department of the Army | $4,292,752 | |
| 4 | Department of the Navy | $2,696,437 | |
| 5 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $2,436,976 | |
| 6 | Department of Transportation | $2,417,184 | |
| 7 | Department of Health and Human Services | $1,286,881 | |
| 8 | Department of State | $1,039,107 | |
| 9 | Department of Commerce | $825,725 | |
| 10 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $497,970 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R604 Mailing and Distribution Services | $38,513,282 | |
| 2 | R613 Post Office Services | $3,811,260 | |
| 3 | R602 Courier and Messenger Services | $3,374,851 | |
| 4 | 3695 Miscellaneous Special Industry Machinery | $2,945,205 | |
| 5 | V119 Other Cargo and Freight Services | $2,666,544 | |
| 6 | R699 Other Administrative Support Services | $1,186,125 | |
| 7 |
R607 Word Processing/ |
$497,970 | |
| 8 | W074 Lease or Rental of Equipment: Office Machines, Text Processing Systems and Visible Record Equipment | $250,902 | |
| 9 | R706 Logistics Support Services | $249,366 | |
| 10 | R499 Other Professional Services | $235,325 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $15,236,494 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $7,359,777 | |
| 3 | Illinois | $3,501,363 | |
| 4 | Florida | $1,728,032 | |
| 5 | Alabama | $1,122,723 | |
| 6 | Georgia | $1,059,896 | |
| 7 | New York | $1,055,792 | |
| 8 | Virginia | $779,275 | |
| 9 | Texas | $738,127 | |
| 10 | South Carolina | $731,206 | |
| 11 | Arkansas | $680,538 | |
| 12 | North Dakota | $646,511 | |
| 13 | Arizona | $633,395 | |
| 14 | Mississippi | $607,497 | |
| 15 | Nebraska | $581,673 | |
| 16 | Nevada | $568,810 | |
| 17 | North Carolina | $560,317 | |
| 18 | Ohio | $521,469 | |
| 19 | New Mexico | $495,412 | |
| 20 | Delaware | $488,722 | |
| 21 | Louisiana | $451,759 | |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $362,518 | |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $323,282 | |
| 24 | Connecticut | $272,668 | |
| 25 | Alaska | $245,813 | |
| 26 | Indiana | $193,969 | |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $141,139 | |
| 28 | Tennessee | $135,198 | |
| 29 | Washington | $98,147 | |
| 30 | Montana | $69,969 | |
| 31 | Colorado | $62,369 | |
| 32 | South Dakota | $46,328 | |
| 33 | Missouri | $1,999 | |
| 34 | Idaho | $666 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 49111 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Codes under 49111
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 491110 Postal Service | $9 million in average annual receipts |
Quick answers
What is NAICS 49111?
NAICS 49111 is Postal Service, a NAICS industry in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.
What is the NAICS code for postal stations operated on a contract basis?
The NAICS code for postal stations operated on a contract basis is 491110, Postal Service. Its SBA small business size standard is $9 million in average annual receipts.
What codes are under NAICS 49111?
NAICS 49111 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 491110 Postal Service.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 49111?
Federal contracts under NAICS 49111 obligated $54,183,249 in fiscal year 2025 and $209,879,447 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 49111?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 49111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Servicesource Inc. ($14,265,678); Versability Resources, Inc. ($11,660,972); and Newview Oklahoma, Inc. ($3,077,583).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 49111?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 49111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Homeland Security ($18,954,132), Air Force ($18,383,075) and Department of the Army ($4,292,752).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 49111?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 49111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are R604 Mailing and Distribution Services, R613 Post Office Services and R602 Courier and Messenger Services.
Where is the work under NAICS 49111 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 49111 over the last 12 months are Maryland ($15,236,494), the District of Columbia ($7,359,777) and Illinois ($3,501,363).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 49111?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 49111 is Contract Delivery Service (CDS) HCR 99579 CHUGIAK, AK - H079, AK, solicitation from United States Postal Service, posted October 27, 2026.
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