NAICS 49211: Couriers and Express Delivery Services
NAICS industry
Code facts
- Part of
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48-49
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492
- 4921
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492
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48-49
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 663 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $840,079,572 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.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $9,147,031 |
| FY2026 | $572,974,232 |
| FY2025 | $840,079,572 |
| FY2024 | $1,115,462,333 |
| FY2023 | $563,440,672 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Express Corporation | $366,840,320 | |
| 2 | United Parcel Service CO. | $142,297,622 | |
| 3 | Crosstown Courier Service Inc. | $15,250,534 | |
| 4 | Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. | $9,187,840 | |
| 5 | Dtsv Inc. | $7,359,967 | |
| 6 | FG Management Group LLC | $7,233,658 | |
| 7 | Dalyworks, LLC | $4,109,624 | |
| 8 | Crowley Government Services, Inc. | $3,000,000 | |
| 9 | Crossroads Logistics LLC | $3,000,000 | |
| 10 | All American Express Solutions LLC | $2,669,883 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 49211 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $289,195,825 | |
| 2 | Office of the Secretary of Defense | $223,923,929 | |
| 3 | Department of the Treasury | $15,408,919 | |
| 4 | Department of State | $11,922,885 | |
| 5 | Department of Justice | $9,726,676 | |
| 6 | Department of Health and Human Services | $7,246,554 | |
| 7 | Department of Agriculture | $5,561,284 | |
| 8 | Department of Homeland Security | $4,135,372 | |
| 9 | Department of Transportation | $4,053,860 | |
| 10 | Defense Health Agency | $2,872,371 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V111 Air Freight | $271,987,102 | |
| 2 | V112 Motor Freight | $184,930,460 | |
| 3 | R602 Courier and Messenger Services | $59,942,525 | |
| 4 | R604 Mailing and Distribution Services | $47,259,580 | |
| 5 | R706 Logistics Support Services | $8,440,246 | |
| 6 | V119 Other Cargo and Freight Services | $3,670,617 | |
| 7 | R499 Other Professional Services | $1,405,254 | |
| 8 | AS11 Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, and Rail; Basic Research | $1,393,990 | |
| 9 | M1GZ Operation of Other Warehouse Buildings | $1,070,468 | |
| 10 |
R408 Program Management/ |
$1,060,000 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $143,341,709 | |
| 2 | Kentucky | $76,960,074 | |
| 3 | Kansas | $50,705,694 | |
| 4 | Illinois | $25,811,914 | |
| 5 | Texas | $19,385,814 | |
| 6 | South Carolina | $17,644,415 | |
| 7 | Arizona | $17,057,537 | |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $15,057,048 | |
| 9 | Georgia | $9,525,499 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $5,609,822 | |
| 11 | California | $4,715,515 | |
| 12 | Florida | $4,547,003 | |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $3,772,052 | |
| 14 | Minnesota | $3,598,350 | |
| 15 | Virginia | $3,115,942 | |
| 16 | Maryland | $3,095,545 | |
| 17 | Ohio | $3,059,988 | |
| 18 | Missouri | $2,604,073 | |
| 19 | New York | $2,473,898 | |
| 20 | Puerto Rico | $2,414,844 | |
| 21 | Mississippi | $2,367,682 | |
| 22 | Alabama | $1,908,313 | |
| 23 | North Carolina | $1,624,396 | |
| 24 | Michigan | $1,561,000 | |
| 25 | Connecticut | $1,372,027 | |
| 26 | Colorado | $1,339,630 | |
| 27 | Indiana | $1,302,099 | |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $1,210,026 | |
| 29 | Vermont | $953,172 | |
| 30 | Nebraska | $753,146 | |
| 31 | Iowa | $682,058 | |
| 32 | Maine | $577,449 | |
| 33 | Idaho | $575,163 | |
| 34 | Delaware | $497,074 | |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $483,202 | |
| 36 | Arkansas | $475,679 | |
| 37 | Montana | $445,862 | |
| 38 | Nevada | $409,963 | |
| 39 | New Jersey | $274,124 | |
| 40 | West Virginia | $254,495 | |
| 41 | Wyoming | $253,692 | |
| 42 | Alaska | $248,164 | |
| 43 | Louisiana | $245,821 | |
| 44 | Rhode Island | $218,808 | |
| 45 | New Hampshire | $194,582 | |
| 46 | New Mexico | $180,182 | |
| 47 | Utah | $177,039 | |
| 48 | Washington | $169,351 | |
| 49 | South Dakota | $131,228 | |
| 50 | Northern Mariana Islands | $70,000 | |
| 51 | Oregon | $47,113 | |
| 52 | Hawaii | $26,186 | |
| 53 | Guam | $24,981 | |
| 54 | North Dakota | $8,500 | |
| 55 | U.S. Virgin Islands | $3,859 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 49211 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Codes under 49211
| NAICS code | Size standard |
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| 492110 Couriers and Express Delivery Services | 1,500 employees |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air, surface, or combined mode courier and express delivery services of parcels, but not operating under a universal service obligation. These parcels can include goods and documents, but the express delivery services are not part of the normal mail service. These services are generally between metropolitan areas, urban centers, or international, but the establishments of this industry form a network that includes local pick-up and delivery to serve their customers' needs.
Illustrative examples
- Air courier services (except establishments operating under a universal service obligation)
- Courier services (i.e., intercity network) (except establishments operating under a universal service obligation)
- Express delivery services (except establishments operating under a universal service obligation)
- Local letter and parcel delivery services as part of intercity courier network
Quick answers
What is NAICS 49211?
NAICS 49211 is Couriers and Express Delivery Services, a NAICS industry in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.
What is the NAICS code for local letter and parcel delivery services as part of intercity courier network?
The NAICS code for local letter and parcel delivery services as part of intercity courier network is 492110, Couriers and Express Delivery Services. Its SBA small business size standard is 1,500 employees.
What is the NAICS code for air courier services (except establishments operating under a universal service obligation)?
The NAICS code for air courier services (except establishments operating under a universal service obligation) is 492110, Couriers and Express Delivery Services. Its SBA small business size standard is 1,500 employees.
What is the NAICS code for express delivery services (except establishments operating under a universal service obligation)?
The NAICS code for express delivery services (except establishments operating under a universal service obligation) is 492110, Couriers and Express Delivery Services. Its SBA small business size standard is 1,500 employees.
What codes are under NAICS 49211?
NAICS 49211 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 492110 Couriers and Express Delivery Services.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 49211?
Federal contracts under NAICS 49211 obligated $840,079,572 in fiscal year 2025 and $3,101,103,840 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 49211?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 49211 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Federal Express Corporation ($366,840,320), United Parcel Service CO. ($142,297,622) and Crosstown Courier Service Inc. ($15,250,534).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 49211?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 49211 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Veterans Affairs ($289,195,825), Office of the Secretary of Defense ($223,923,929) and Department of the Treasury ($15,408,919).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 49211?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 49211 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are V111 Air Freight, V112 Motor Freight and R602 Courier and Messenger Services.
Where is the work under NAICS 49211 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 49211 over the last 12 months are Tennessee ($143,341,709), Kentucky ($76,960,074) and Kansas ($50,705,694).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 49211?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 49211 is R602--Lab Courier Services - Bridge, special notice from Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VHA), posted October 22, 2026.
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