Federal Contracting by NAICS Code · Transportation & Logistics
NAICS 488190: Support Activities for Transportation
Across 89 federal solicitations tracked under NAICS 488190 (Support Activities for Transportation), the most active buyers include Dept of Defense, Homeland Security, Department of, Justice, Department of. This guide covers who buys under this code, the set-asides actually used, typical award values, and how to find live opportunities.
📊 Based on 89 real federal solicitations tracked under this code
Sector
Transportation & Logistics
Typical award value
$48K to $210K
Set-aside activity
Yes
Federal agencies that buy under NAICS 488190
These buyers award support activities for transportation work under this code most often. Set up alerts on WinAContract to catch their solicitations early, then draft your response in GovCon.
Set-asides used under NAICS 488190
Filtering opportunities by NAICS 488190 and your certification surfaces the bids where large primes are excluded. See our set-aside program guides for how each one works.
Common questions about NAICS 488190
Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 488190?
The agencies that most frequently post support activities for transportation solicitations under NAICS 488190 include Dept of Defense, Homeland Security, Department of, Justice, Department of, Agriculture, Department of, General Services Administration. Tracking these buyers on WinAContract and drafting responses in GovCon is the fastest way to build a pipeline under this code.
Is NAICS 488190 eligible for small-business set-asides?
Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 488190 commonly use No Set aside used, Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), 8a Competed. If your firm holds a matching socioeconomic certification, you can compete on set-aside opportunities where large businesses are excluded — typically a far less crowded field.
What is the typical contract value for NAICS 488190?
Federal awards under NAICS 488190 typically range $48K to $210K. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope, and contract vehicle — for example, individual IDIQ task orders versus standalone definitive contracts.
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