Government Courier and Delivery Contracts
NAICS 492110 ยท Couriers and Express Delivery Services
Government courier and delivery contracts totaled $2.6B across 5,933 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligated spending was down 28.2% from FY2025; the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $1.5B (59% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $602,699,055 across 2,513 awards with activity that year, a change of -28.2% from $839,426,408 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $2,556,102,386 across 5,933 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $603M
- Awards in FY2026
- 2,513
- Change vs FY2025
- -28.2%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $2.6B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Courier and Delivery contract spending by year
Federal courier and delivery contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 492110. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $602,699,055 | 2,513 | -28.2% |
| FY2025 | $839,426,408 | 3,245 | -24.6% |
| FY2024 | $1,113,976,923 | 3,668 | n/a |
About government courier and delivery contracts
Federal spending on courier and delivery contracts fell 46% from FY2024 ($1.1B) to FY2026 ($603M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is highly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 93% of the total. A few large firms win most of this work, so subcontracting can be the easiest way in.
The Department of Defense spends the most on courier and delivery contracts (59%), followed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The states with the most of this work are Tennessee, Kentucky and Kansas.
NAICS 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services) is part of the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
Top courier and delivery government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Express Corporation | $1,643,893,407 | 64.3% |
| 2 | United Parcel Service Co. | $674,017,325 | 26.4% |
| 3 | Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc | $52,191,054 | 2.0% |
| 4 | Crosstown Courier Service Inc | $35,548,684 | 1.4% |
| 5 | DTSV Inc. | $23,566,825 | 0.9% |
| 6 | FG Management Group LLC | $14,522,111 | 0.6% |
| 7 | Ups Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. | $11,393,270 | 0.4% |
| 8 | Crossroads Logistics LLC | $9,542,405 | 0.4% |
| 9 | Crowley Government Services, Inc. | $9,044,105 | 0.4% |
| 10 | Dalyworks, LLC | $8,940,677 | 0.3% |
Agencies buying courier and delivery services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 492110.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,513,074,059 | 59.2% |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $813,642,405 | 31.8% |
| 3 | Department of the Treasury | $44,627,373 | 1.7% |
| 4 | Department of State | $44,417,946 | 1.7% |
| 5 | Department of Justice | $42,917,896 | 1.7% |
| 6 | Department of Health and Human Services | $26,989,685 | 1.1% |
| 7 | Department of Agriculture | $18,055,815 | 0.7% |
| 8 | Social Security Administration | $14,295,182 | 0.6% |
| 9 | Department of Homeland Security | $10,811,682 | 0.4% |
| 10 | Department of Transportation | $6,411,044 | 0.3% |
Where courier and delivery contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $970,542,836 | 38.0% |
| 2 | Kentucky | $453,287,125 | 17.7% |
| 3 | Kansas | $294,427,508 | 11.5% |
| 4 | Illinois | $123,880,071 | 4.8% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $77,294,708 | 3.0% |
| 6 | Texas | $52,566,567 | 2.1% |
| 7 | Arizona | $50,667,179 | 2.0% |
| 8 | South Carolina | $46,807,653 | 1.8% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $33,331,351 | 1.3% |
| 10 | Georgia | $31,211,048 | 1.2% |
Recent courier and delivery contract awards
The latest courier and delivery contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Express Corp | Department of Health and Human ServicesTASK ORDER ISSUED FOR TRANSPORTATION AIR EXPEDITED SERVICE | $300,000 | 75A50326F80014 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | United Parcel Service Co. | Department of Homeland SecurityUPS SHIPPING FOR SOUTH DAKOTA DISASTERS DR-4938-SD | $500 | 70FBR826F00000044 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Environmental Protection AgencyDOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $150,000 | 68HERL26F0246 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | United Parcel Service Co. | Environmental Protection AgencyTO ESTABLISH A NEW REGIONAL SHIPPING TASK ORDER CONTRACT OFF OF UPS HTC711-23-D-C025 | $15,000 | 68HE0926F0117 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Express Corp | Department of JusticeMISSION CRITICAL: MANAGEMENT OF SEIZED ASSETS REMANDED TO USMS CUSTODY PURSUANT TO 28 CFR SEC. 0.111. AFD FEDEX SERVICES | $0 | 15M50026FA4400089 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of JusticeFY27 FEDERAL EXPRESS NATIONAL SHIPPING DOJ/JMD CONTRACT HTC71123DC023/15JPSS26F00000503 | $0 | 15M10426FA4700331 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | United Parcel Service Co. | Department of AgricultureNEK FY26 DOMESTIC SHIPPING SHIPPER ID X55316 IPP APPROVER: FAITH FRAHM EMAIL: FAITH.FRAHM@USDA.GOV TELE: 218 663-8087 COR: RYAN KINGSLEY EMAIL: RYAN.KINGSLEY@USDA.GOV TELE: 218 322-2763 | $50,000 | 1202SC26K2746 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Zenith Management Consultant LLC | Department of StateFAC7901RSTRENGINEERINGREPLACE BAMBOO SLIDE GATE8000 | $98,742 | 19JM3726C0007 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateOPTION YEAR ONE - OFFICIAL OUTGOING MAIL SERVICES | $0 | 19AG1026F0049 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Fedex Custom Critical Inc | Department of Health and Human ServicesGROUND TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF ROUTINE, RAPID, SURGE, EXERCISE, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE MISSIONS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BPA AND THIS CALL ORDER. | $1,500,000 | 75A50326F63001 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Tresco Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS PURCHASE ORDER IS TO PROVIDE COURIER SERVICES FOR THE ICE ERO EL PASO FIELD OFFICE. | $147,256 | 70CDCR26P00000047 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of TransportationNEW TASK ORDER - THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUISITION IS TO ISSUE A NEW TASK ORDER AGAINST DOD FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION CONTRACT HTC71123DC023 FOR FEDEX SHIPPING SERVICES. | $0 | 693JK426F75037N |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of AgricultureFEDEX HAULING COTTON SAMPLES FROM GINS AND WAREHOUSES TO THE USDA CLASSING OFFICE FOR CLASSIFICATION. | $27,750 | 12639526F0969 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of AgricultureFEDEX SAMPLE HAULING TO THE VISALIA CLASSING OFFICE 50% | $120,150 | 12639526F0967 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | United Parcel Service Co. | Department of AgricultureNEXT GENERATION DELIVERY SERVICE (NGDS) UPS PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICES | $70,000 | 12319826P5009 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of AgricultureFED EX SAMPLE HAULING FOR COTTON SAMPLES | $45,000 | 12639526F0963 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | United Parcel Service Co. | Department of Veterans AffairsFY-27 UPS MAIL DELIVERY | $0 | 36C10D26F0054 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of JusticeFEDERAL EXPRESS SHIPPING SERVICES - PRISONER PROPERTY FY27 | $17,500 | 15M40026FA3500031 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of JusticeEP/EXPRESSMAIL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: OCTOBER 1, 2026- SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 15JPSS26A00000503 REF AWARD/BPA: 15JPSS26A00000503 FUND TO DATE: 09/30/2027 FY27 SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS | $0 | 15DDEL26F00000013 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of TransportationFEDEX DOMESTIC DELIVERY. | $25,000 | 693JK326F00025N |
| Sep 25, 2026 | United Parcel Service Co. | Department of JusticePACKAGE DELIVERY | $310,000 | 15USAN26F00000481 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of AgricultureDELIVERY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, NATIONAL FINANCE CENTER | $24,000 | 12314426F0497 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | United Parcel Service Co. | Environmental Protection AgencySIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION - OTAQ DIVISION-WIDE UPS DELIVERY SERVICES INCLUDE SMALL PACKAGES, LETTERS, DOMESTIC GROUND AND AIR, HAZMAT, AND MAY INCLUDE ACCESSORIALS AT PRE-NEGOTIATED FIRM-FIXED PRICE RATE | $10,000 | 68HE0M26F0053 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | United Parcel Service Inc | National Endowment for the HumanitiesFY27-PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICES FOR NEH | $12,500 | 43310126P00043 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Federal Express Corporation | Department of the InteriorOLES FED EX MAIL SERVICES | $10,000 | 140L0626F0070 |
Open courier and delivery government bids
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How to win government courier and delivery contracts
Federal courier and delivery contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 492110. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for courier and delivery bids, and look for small business set-asides: many courier and delivery contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government courier and delivery contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of the Treasury contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Government contracts in Tennessee
- Government contracts in Kentucky
- Government contracts in Kansas
- Government contracts in Illinois
- Government contracts in District of Columbia
- Federal Express government contracts
- United Parcel Service government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government courier and delivery contracts?
- Federal courier and delivery contracts use NAICS 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest courier and delivery government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 492110 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Federal Express Corporation ($1.6B), United Parcel Service Co. ($674M) and Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc ($52.2M).
- Which agencies buy the most courier and delivery?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($1.5B), the Department of Veterans Affairs ($814M) and the Department of the Treasury ($44.6M).
- Where are government courier and delivery contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal courier and delivery work is performed in Tennessee ($971M), Kentucky ($453M) and Kansas ($294M).
- Is federal spending on courier and delivery contracts growing?
- Federal courier and delivery contract obligations fell 46% from FY2024 ($1.1B) to FY2026 ($603M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for courier and delivery contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 492110, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government courier and delivery contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 492110 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for courier and delivery work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.