Government School and Employee Bus Transportation Contracts
NAICS 485410 · School and Employee Bus Transportation
Government school and employee bus transportation contracts totaled $286M across 623 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 16.2% in FY2026 versus FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $269M (94% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $88,886,056 across 144 awards with activity that year, a change of -16.2% from $106,101,989 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $286,364,883 across 623 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $88.9M
- Awards in FY2026
- 144
- Change vs FY2025
- -16.2%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $286M
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.
School and Employee Bus Transportation contract spending by year
Federal school and employee bus transportation contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 485410. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $88,886,056 | 144 | -16.2% |
| FY2025 | $106,101,989 | 259 | +16.1% |
| FY2024 | $91,376,838 | 312 | n/a |
About government school and employee bus transportation contracts
Federal spending on school and employee bus transportation contracts fell 3% from FY2024 ($91.4M) to FY2026 ($88.9M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 30% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on school and employee bus transportation contracts (94%), followed by the Department of State. The states with the most of this work are Kentucky, Guam and Georgia.
NAICS 485410 (School and Employee Bus Transportation) is part of the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
Top school and employee bus transportation government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 485410 (School and Employee Bus Transportation).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audax-Reisen-Gesellschaft Mit Beschränkter Haftung | $34,757,211 | 12.1% |
| 2 | Taylor Motors, Inc. | $29,523,094 | 10.3% |
| 3 | Audax-Reisen-Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankter Haftung | $22,720,958 | 7.9% |
| 4 | Reinhold Beisel | $14,592,969 | 5.1% |
| 5 | Willax GMBH | $13,274,137 | 4.6% |
| 6 | Yellowfin Transportation Inc | $13,165,981 | 4.6% |
| 7 | Daewon Express Co., LTD. | $10,958,609 | 3.8% |
| 8 | "alutiiq Logistics & Maintenance Services, LLC" | $8,290,776 | 2.9% |
| 9 | Carraro & Tomasella SNC Di Tomasella Elio & C | $8,168,346 | 2.9% |
| 10 | Sumitomo Mitsui Auto Service Company, Limited | $7,670,155 | 2.7% |
Agencies buying school and employee bus transportation services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 485410.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $269,445,536 | 94.1% |
| 2 | Department of State | $6,087,761 | 2.1% |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $5,463,840 | 1.9% |
| 4 | Department of Health and Human Services | $2,384,544 | 0.8% |
| 5 | Department of the Interior | $1,371,582 | 0.5% |
| 6 | Department of Homeland Security | $1,087,713 | 0.4% |
| 7 | Department of Agriculture | $428,827 | 0.1% |
| 8 | U.S. Agency for Global Media | $413,253 | 0.1% |
| 9 | Agency for International Development | $50,000 | <0.1% |
| 10 | District of Columbia Courts | $5,850 | <0.1% |
Where school and employee bus transportation contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | $19,220,901 | 6.7% |
| 2 | Guam | $15,119,369 | 5.3% |
| 3 | Georgia | $11,054,761 | 3.9% |
| 4 | North Carolina | $9,766,277 | 3.4% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $6,897,302 | 2.4% |
| 6 | California | $4,040,219 | 1.4% |
| 7 | Kansas | $2,383,583 | 0.8% |
| 8 | New York | $1,824,825 | 0.6% |
| 9 | Puerto Rico | $1,719,818 | 0.6% |
| 10 | South Dakota | $1,501,498 | 0.5% |
Recent school and employee bus transportation contract awards
The latest school and employee bus transportation contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | SLC Mobilidade E Servicos Internacionais Ltda | Department of StateBSB|MILGP| VHCLS RENTAL | $286,036 | 19BR2526P1183 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Captours Sarl | Department of StatePROG / FY26-27 SCHOOL BUS SERVICE TASK ORDER | $31,554 | 19SG2026F0389 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Captours Sarl | Department of StateDS/ RSO SCHOOL BUS SERVICE - TASK ORDER 26-27 | $16,829 | 19SG2026F0388 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Captours Sarl | Department of StateSCHOOL BUS SERVICE - MULTIPLE AGENCIES TASK ORDER 26-27 | $25,243 | 19SG2026F0387 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1ST. Limousine & Coach Aps | Department of StateSTUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 2026-2027 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK | $97,095 | 19GE5026F0434 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1ST. Limousine & Coach Aps | Department of StateSTUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 2026-2027 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK | $32,415 | 19GE5026F0430 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1ST. Limousine & Coach Aps | Department of StateSTUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 2026-2027 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK | $188,182 | 19GE5026F0429 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1ST. Limousine & Coach Aps | Department of StateSTUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 2026-2027 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK | $32,330 | 19GE5026F0426 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateCHINESE LANGUAGE TRAINING | $42,994 | 19CH2526P6223 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | KM Transporte Escolar Ltda | Department of StateBSB|GSO|SCHOOL BUS SERVICES EAB FROM AUG. UNTIL DEC. 2026 | $636,622 | 19BR2526F0607 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateGRADED SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION - AUG2026/JUN2027 | $12,834 | 19BR9326P0502 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | KM Transporte Escolar Ltda | Department of StateBSB|GSO|SCHOOL BUS SERVICES EDN FROM JULY UNTIL DEC. 2026 | $71,357 | 19BR2526F0606 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Johann Bayer | Department of DefenseHOHENFELS SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED) STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (STS), 01 AUGUST 26 THROUGH 31 OCTOBER 26 | $12,225 | HE125426FE550 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Cermak GMBH & Co. KG | Department of DefenseVILSECK ZONE B DAILY COMMUTE (DC) STUDENT TRANSPORTATIONS SERVICES (STS), 01 AUGUST 26 THOUGH 31 OCTOBER 26 | $900,505 | HE125426FE543 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Johann Bayer | Department of DefenseVILSECK SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED) STUDENT TRANSPORTATIONS SERVICES (STS), 01 AUGUST 26 THOUGH 31 OCTOBER 26 | $61,754 | HE125426FE537 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Special Needs Kleinbusgesellschaft MBH | Department of DefenseBAUMHOLDER SPECIAL EDUCATION SPED STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (STS), 01 AUGUST 26 THROUGH 31 OCTOBER 26 | $54,946 | HE125426FE529 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Audax-Reisen-Gesellschaft Mit Beschränkter Haftung | Department of DefenseVOGELWEH DAILY COMMUTE (DC) STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (STS), 01 AUGUST 2026 THROUGH 31 OCTOBER 2026 | $1,159,712 | HE125426FE521 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Audax-Reisen-Gesellschaft Mit Beschränkter Haftung | Department of DefenseRAMSTEIN DAILY COMMUTE (DC) STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (STS), 01 AUGUST 2026 THROUGH 31 OCTOBER 2026 | $1,880,499 | HE125426FE510 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Audax-Reisen-Gesellschaft Mit Beschränkter Haftung | Department of DefenseLANDSTUHL DAILY COMMUTE (DC) STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (STS) FROM 01 AUGUST 2026 THROUGH 31 OCTOBER 2026. | $543,042 | HE125426FE507 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Jacobs Touringcars B.V. | Department of DefenseSTUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF VOLKEL AND AF NORTH MILITARY COMMUNITIES. | $142,682 | HE125426FE499 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Audax-Reisen-Gesellschaft Mit Beschränkter Haftung | Department of DefenseSTUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DAILY COMMUTE FOR KMC DC ZONE D SEMBACH AUG-OCT 2026 | $618,989 | HE125426FE492 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Audax-Reisen-Gesellschaft Mit Beschränkter Haftung | Department of DefenseSTUDENT DAILY COMMUTE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF GARMISCH ZONE B, GERMANY. | $429,195 | HE125426FE465 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Eight Co.,ltd. | Department of DefenseYOKOTA BUS DRIVER SERVICES, 1 AUGUST THROUGH 31 OCTOBER 2026 | $206,179 | HE125426FE525 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Sanyu-Shoji Co., LTD. | Department of DefenseSASEBO DRIVER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE - TASK ORDER - POP 1 AUG 26 TO 31 OCT 26 | $176,283 | HE125426FE524 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Sumitomo Mitsui Auto Service Company, Limited | Department of DefenseJAPAN MAINLAND SCHOOL BUS LEASE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES - TASK ORDER - POP 01 AUG 2026 TO 31 OCT 2026. | $595,024 | HE125426FE461 |
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How to win government school and employee bus transportation contracts
Federal school and employee bus transportation contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 485410. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for school and employee bus transportation bids, and look for small business set-asides: many school and employee bus transportation contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government school and employee bus transportation contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Department of the Interior contracts
- Government contracts in Kentucky
- Government contracts in Guam
- Government contracts in Georgia
- Government contracts in North Carolina
- Government contracts in District of Columbia
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government school and employee bus transportation contracts?
- Federal school and employee bus transportation contracts use NAICS 485410 (School and Employee Bus Transportation). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest school and employee bus transportation government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 485410 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Audax-Reisen-Gesellschaft Mit Beschränkter Haftung ($34.8M), Taylor Motors, Inc. ($29.5M) and Audax-Reisen-Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankter Haftung ($22.7M).
- Which agencies buy the most school and employee bus transportation?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($269M), the Department of State ($6.1M) and the Department of Veterans Affairs ($5.5M).
- Where are government school and employee bus transportation contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal school and employee bus transportation work is performed in Kentucky ($19.2M), Guam ($15.1M) and Georgia ($11.1M).
- Is federal spending on school and employee bus transportation contracts growing?
- Federal school and employee bus transportation contract obligations fell 3% from FY2024 ($91.4M) to FY2026 ($88.9M), peaking in FY2025. 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 school and employee bus transportation contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 485410, 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 school and employee bus transportation contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 485410 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for school and employee bus transportation work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.