01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 492110 Couriers And Express Delivery Services Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 492110
Federal contract activity classified under Couriers And Express Delivery Services across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 492110 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 492110 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $677.54M | 4,124 | 180 | 101 | — |
| FY 2020 | $566.29M | 4,016 | 186 | 100 | −16.4% |
| FY 2021 | $625.57M | 3,875 | 190 | 100 | +10.5% |
| FY 2022 | $578.70M | 4,597 | 171 | 97 | −7.5% |
| FY 2023 | $568.32M | 5,291 | 164 | 94 | −1.8% |
| FY 2024 | $1.11B | 5,396 | 163 | 97 | +96.0% |
| FY 2025 | $839.37M | 5,029 | 154 | 93 | −24.6% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USTRANSCOM | 9776 | $3.07B | 549 | 3 | 61.8% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $1.28B | 9,155 | 97 | 25.8% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $95.31M | 2,231 | 58 | 1.9% |
| INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | 2050 | $80.16M | 610 | 43 | 1.6% |
| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | 1549 | $71.98M | 153 | 4 | 1.4% |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION (ASA) | 7570 | $56.96M | 16 | 3 | 1.1% |
| SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 2800 | $48.90M | 180 | 1 | 1.0% |
| OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE | 7505 | $40.18M | 38 | 5 | 0.8% |
| FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE | 12G2 | $18.24M | 72 | 2 | 0.4% |
| OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | 1501 | $17.72M | 3,517 | 25 | 0.4% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 492110?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USTRANSCOM-AQ | HTC711 | USTRANSCOM | $3.07B | 549 | 3 | 61.8% |
| NATIONAL CMOP OFFICE (36C770) | 36C770 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $763.56M | 546 | 3 | 15.4% |
| DIVISION 1200 | 15F067 | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | $71.98M | 153 | 4 | 1.4% |
| ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | 19AQMM | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $70.68M | 218 | 9 | 1.4% |
| IT OPERATIONS | 205AE9 | INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | $69.80M | 170 | 16 | 1.4% |
| PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER ACQ MGMT SVC | 75P001 | OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION (ASA) | $56.96M | 11 | 2 | 1.1% |
| NAC FACILITY PURCHASING SUPPORT (36S797) | 36S797 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $56.58M | 27 | 2 | 1.1% |
| 248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248) | 36C248 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $54.80M | 455 | 12 | 1.1% |
| SSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS | 283213 | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | $48.90M | 180 | 1 | 1.0% |
| 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | 36C250 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $41.82M | 529 | 16 | 0.8% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 492110 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | $2.62B | 9,887 | 77 | 52.7% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO. | $1.77B | 11,649 | 64 | 35.7% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| POLAR AIR CARGO WORLDWIDE, INC. | $154.53M | 294 | 13 | 3.1% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| CROSSTOWN COURIER SERVICE, INC. | $74.49M | 871 | 7 | 1.5% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | $55.63M | 16 | 3 | 1.1% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| FCI FEDERAL, INC. | $27.32M | 59 | 1 | 0.5% | Dec 9, 2024 |
| FG MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | $19.07M | 191 | 3 | 0.4% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| DTSV INC. | $16.19M | 23 | 1 | 0.3% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| DALYWORKS, LLC | $15.67M | 267 | 1 | 0.3% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| ALL AMERICAN EXPRESS SOLUTIONS LLC | $14.67M | 302 | 1 | 0.3% | Sep 9, 2025 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 492110?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V111 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: AIR FREIGHT | $3.30B | 5,997 | 25 | 66.3% |
| V112 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MOTOR FREIGHT | $785.84M | 1,196 | 18 | 15.8% |
| R602 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURIER/MESSENGER | $349.76M | 11,832 | 255 | 7.0% |
| R604 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: MAILING/DISTRIBUTION | $304.67M | 8,247 | 39 | 6.1% |
| V119 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: OTHER | $95.46M | 1,379 | 33 | 1.9% |
| R706 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT | $58.43M | 309 | 24 | 1.2% |
| V999 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- OTHER: OTHER | $23.06M | 848 | 26 | 0.5% |
| V129 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: OTHER | $10.97M | 187 | 16 | 0.2% |
| R613 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: POST OFFICE | $8.34M | 636 | 6 | 0.2% |
| M1GZ | OPERATION OF OTHER WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS | $6.64M | 44 | 1 | 0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 492110?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $4.66B | 23,667 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $86.66M | 4,444 |
| BPA CALL | $13.60M | 2,818 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $209.03M | 1,399 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 492110?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $4.97B market as addressable.