Couriers and Express Delivery Services

Code 49211
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NAICS 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services covers commercial enterprises specializing in pickup, transportation, and delivery of parcels, documents, and small packages. These services typically involve door-to-door delivery within defined geographic regions using various transportation modes including ground and air vehicles. Couriers provide expedited shipping solutions for time-sensitive materials, offering tracking, specialized handling, and rapid transportation across local, regional, and national networks.

Federal contract awards in this category predominantly involve medical specimen transportation, mail delivery, and courier services for government agencies, particularly the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Most awards are firm-fixed-price delivery orders ranging from $5,000 to $1.2 million, with base periods of one year and up to four option years. Frequently awarded entities include United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express (FedEx), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) like Crosstown Courier Service and All American Express Solutions. Contracts are often set aside for SDVOSBs and small businesses, with performance locations spanning multiple states and focusing on healthcare, administrative, and logistics support.

Recent federal contract opportunities demonstrate diverse requirements across government agencies, including medical courier services for VA healthcare systems, diplomatic pouch transportation for the Department of State, and shipping services for training equipment at the Indian Health Service. Typical solicitations request 24/7 courier capabilities, temperature-controlled transportation for sensitive materials like laboratory specimens, and strict compliance with federal regulations. Performance locations include multiple states such as Texas, Oklahoma, California, and Hawaii, with contract values ranging from $10,000 to over $600,000. Opportunities consistently emphasize small business participation, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and require detailed technical capabilities for specialized transportation services.

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