NAICS Category 492110, Couriers and Express Delivery Services, encompasses businesses primarily engaged in providing courier and local delivery services of parcels, packages, and urgent documents. These services include transportation of materials within local areas, typically with guaranteed rapid delivery times. Couriers often handle time-sensitive or specialized shipments requiring specific handling, temperature control, or secure transportation, such as medical specimens, pharmaceutical products, and confidential documents. The federal contract awards in this category predominantly involve medical and governmental courier services, with contracts frequently awarded to companies like United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express (FedEx), and smaller specialized courier firms. Most awards range from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with typical contract durations of one base year and up to four option years. The Department of Veterans Affairs is a significant procuring agency, consistently awarding Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside contracts. Common performance locations include major metropolitan areas across the United States, with a focus on healthcare facilities, military installations, and federal administrative centers. Recent federal contract opportunities demonstrate a strong emphasis on specialized medical courier services, particularly for transporting laboratory specimens, medical supplies, and sensitive documents. Solicitations primarily come from agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of State. Opportunities frequently specify requirements such as temperature-controlled transportation, strict handling protocols for biohazardous materials, and precise pickup and delivery timeframes. Many solicitations are set aside for small businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and require contractors to have specific certifications, insurance, and capabilities for handling medical and scientific materials.
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Last Date To Order (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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SPK33014A1106 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $0 | 1/30/14 | 12/31/14 | 2/5/14 | |
HHSI245200715305B | Federal Express Corp | $0 | 7/1/07 | 9/29/07 | 7/26/07 | |
19C18022A0002 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $1 | 10/5/21 | 12/31/20 | 7/9/24 | |
SCA45514A0001 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $75.8k | 1/30/14 | 1/30/19 | 2/20/14 | |
19WA8021A0024 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $0 | 12/1/20 | 11/30/25 | 3/25/24 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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BPA Call GS33FBQV08-HSSCCG10F00233 | United Parcel Service, Inc. | $175.9k | 5/19/10 | 9/30/10 | 3/12/12 | |
Delivery Order HTC71123DC023-HTC71124F7937 | Federal Express Corporation | $28.1m | 8/1/24 | 8/31/24 | 9/30/24 | |
Delivery Order HTC71115DC002-ZSD6 | Federal Express Corporation | $117 | 11/2/15 | 11/6/15 | 11/2/15 | |
Delivery Order 101049A3032-V695Y69626 | Federal Express Corporation | $86 | 9/19/06 | 9/29/06 | 9/19/06 | |
BPA Call SAQMMA08A0231-SAQMMA08L0992 | Federal Express Corp | $0 | 11/20/07 | 8/17/10 | 8/17/10 |
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