Transportation Services Government Contracts
Transportation contracts are evaluated on safety record, fleet readiness, and on-time performance, with driver qualification compliance as a gate.
Top buyers
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Defense
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- FEMA
Common NAICS codes
- 485991 — Special Needs Transportation
- 484121 — General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance
- 488490 — Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
Typical award size
$200K route contracts to $20M regional transportation programs
What evaluators weigh
- Safety record and DOT compliance
- Fleet age and maintenance program
- On-time performance data
- Driver qualification and screening
Where bids go wrong
Safety data is the first filter
DOT safety ratings and incident history can eliminate an otherwise strong bid.
On-time performance must be measured
Provide historical on-time percentages from comparable operations, with the measurement method.
FAQ
Which agencies buy transportation services services?
The most active buyers include Department of Transportation, Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, plus state and local equivalents that mirror federal requirements.
What NAICS codes apply to transportation services?
Start with 485991, 484121, 488490. The code the contracting officer assigns to a solicitation controls the small business size standard for that bid.
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