492210

Local Messengers and Local Delivery

Transportation and Warehousing › Couriers and Messengers › Local Messengers and Local Delivery

SBA Size Standard

$34M average annual receipts

Revenue-Based Verify at SBA.gov →

NAICS Code Hierarchy

49

Sector

Transportation and Warehousing

492

Subsector

Couriers and Messengers

4922

Industry Group

Local Messengers and Local Delivery

492210

National Industry (This Code)

Local Messengers and Local Delivery

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
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. Illustrative Examples: Letters, documents, or small parcels local delivery services Grocery delivery services (i.e., independent service from grocery store) Alcoholic beverages delivery services Restaurant meals order and delivery services (i.e., independent order and delivery services)

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

$34M average annual receipts

Measurement Period

3-year average

Standard Type

Revenue-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 492210

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

Providing local letter and parcel delivery services as part of an intercity courier network--are classified in Industry 492110, Couriers and Express Delivery Services;
Operating the National Postal Service or providing postal services on a contract basis (except the bulk transportation of mail)--are classified in Industry 491110, Postal Service; and
Providing the bulk transportation of mail on a contract basis to and from Postal Service establishments--are classified in Industry Group 4841, General Freight Trucking.

How to Use NAICS 492210 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 492210Local Messengers and Local Delivery — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Local Messengers and Local Delivery space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of $34M average annual receipts, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 492210.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 492210?

NAICS code 492210 is 'Local Messengers and Local Delivery', classified under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS 49). 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 establish

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 492210?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 492210 (Local Messengers and Local Delivery) as one with $34M average annual receipts. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 492210 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 492210 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 492210 (Local Messengers and Local Delivery) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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