NAICS Code 49221: Local Messengers and Local Delivery
NAICS industry
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing local messenger and delivery services of small items within a single metropolitan area or within an urban center. These establishments generally provide point-to-point pick-up and delivery and do not operate as part of an intercity courier network.
Government contracts for this work: PSC R602 Courier and Messenger Services and PSC 8970 Composite Food Packages
Code facts
- Part of
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48-49
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492
- 4922
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492
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48-49
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 30 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $8,924,420 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 492210
- Alcoholic beverage delivery service
- Bicycle courier
- Delivery service (except as part of intercity carrier network, U.S. Postal Service)
- Grocery delivery services (i.e., independent service from grocery store)
- Local letter and parcel delivery services (except as part of intercity carrier network, U.S. Postal Service)
- Messenger service
- Restaurant meals delivery services (i.e., independent delivery services)
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $325,587 |
| FY2026 | $18,100,595 |
| FY2025 | $8,924,420 |
| FY2024 | $8,078,700 |
| FY2023 | $9,116,559 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redi Pax Inc. | $4,500,000 | |
| 2 | Kissimmee Produce, Inc. | $2,638,339 | |
| 3 | Value Unlimited Inc. | $2,555,064 | |
| 4 | FG Management Group LLC | $1,592,518 | |
| 5 | Crosstown Courier Service Inc. | $1,070,092 | |
| 6 | F-Concepts, Inc. | $974,494 | |
| 7 | Caduceus Medical Logistics LLC | $869,335 | |
| 8 | Safeguard Security Solutions, LLC | $831,496 | |
| 9 | Dalyworks, LLC | $760,855 | |
| 10 | Cynwave Solutions, LLC | $732,989 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 49221 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Agriculture | $7,138,339 | |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $5,620,310 | |
| 3 | Defense Commissary Agency | $2,555,064 | |
| 4 | Department of the Treasury | $860,587 | |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $687,891 | |
| 6 | Air Force | $614,077 | |
| 7 | Defense Health Agency | $447,840 | |
| 8 | Department of State | $177,226 | |
| 9 | CSOSA | $145,570 | |
| 10 | Washington Headquarters Service | $78,111 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R602 Courier and Messenger Services | $10,310,356 | |
| 2 | 8970 Composite Food Packages | $7,138,339 | |
| 3 | R613 Post Office Services | $445,992 | |
| 4 | S206 Guard Services | $244,303 | |
| 5 | R604 Mailing and Distribution Services | $180,824 | |
| 6 | S201 Custodial Janitorial Services | $168,085 | |
| 7 | R499 Other Professional Services | $86,610 | |
| 8 | V119 Other Cargo and Freight Services | $65,220 | |
| 9 | 7630 Newspapers and Periodicals | $37,653 | |
| 10 | Q515 Pathology Services | $9,504 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $4,500,000 | |
| 2 | Virginia | $2,952,446 | |
| 3 | Florida | $2,656,777 | |
| 4 | California | $2,100,563 | |
| 5 | West Virginia | $852,090 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $529,007 | |
| 7 | Tennessee | $517,475 | |
| 8 | Georgia | $235,719 | |
| 9 | Maryland | $202,070 | |
| 10 | Illinois | $198,547 | |
| 11 | Washington | $174,491 | |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $171,651 | |
| 13 | Louisiana | $166,716 | |
| 14 | Kentucky | $98,950 | |
| 15 | New York | $79,855 | |
| 16 | New Jersey | $78,834 | |
| 17 | Utah | $48,735 | |
| 18 | Ohio | $45,860 | |
| 19 | Michigan | $34,310 | |
| 20 | Alaska | $26,400 | |
| 21 | Hawaii | $23,550 | |
| 22 | Missouri | $1,857 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 49221 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 49221
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 492210 Local Messengers and Local Delivery | $34 million in average annual receipts |
Quick answers
What is NAICS 49221?
NAICS 49221 is Local Messengers and Local Delivery, a NAICS industry in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.
What is the NAICS code for bicycle courier?
The NAICS code for bicycle courier is 492210, Local Messengers and Local Delivery. Its SBA small business size standard is $34 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for messenger service?
The NAICS code for messenger service is 492210, Local Messengers and Local Delivery. Its SBA small business size standard is $34 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for alcoholic beverage delivery service?
The NAICS code for alcoholic beverage delivery service is 492210, Local Messengers and Local Delivery. Its SBA small business size standard is $34 million in average annual receipts.
What codes are under NAICS 49221?
NAICS 49221 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 492210 Local Messengers and Local Delivery.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 49221?
Federal contracts under NAICS 49221 obligated $8,924,420 in fiscal year 2025 and $44,545,861 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 49221?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 49221 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Redi Pax Inc. ($4,500,000); Kissimmee Produce, Inc. ($2,638,339); and Value Unlimited Inc. ($2,555,064).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 49221?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 49221 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Agriculture ($7,138,339), Department of Veterans Affairs ($5,620,310) and Defense Commissary Agency ($2,555,064).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 49221?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 49221 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are R602 Courier and Messenger Services, 8970 Composite Food Packages and R613 Post Office Services.
Where is the work under NAICS 49221 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 49221 over the last 12 months are Massachusetts ($4,500,000), Virginia ($2,952,446) and Florida ($2,656,777).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 49221?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 49221 is Courier Services at Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital for the Department of Pathology and Pharmacy, award notice from Defense Health Agency, posted October 31, 2026.
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