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485991 — Special Needs Transportation

NAICS 485991 is 'Special Needs Transportation', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 48-49 (Transportation and Warehousing); the SBA small-business size standard is $19,000,000 (defined under 13 CFR § 121.201).

Description

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing special needs transportation (except to and from school or work) for the disabled or elderly. These establishments may use specially equipped vehicles to provide passenger transportation (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).

Exclusions & Cross-References

  • Providing school or employee bus transportation for the disabled or elderly--are classified in Industry
  • 485410, School and Employee Bus Transportation; and
  • Providing ambulance services for emergency and medical purposes--are classified in Industry 621910,
  • Ambulance Services.

Overview Facts

NAICS Structure: 485991 National Industry
Sector (2)
48-49
Transportation and Warehousing
Subsector (3)
485
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
Industry Group (4)
4859
Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
Industry (5)
48599
Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
National Industry (6)
485991
Special Needs Transportation

Legacy SIC Concordance

Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.

Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)

The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.

  • PSC V222 — Passenger Motor Charter Service

Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is NAICS code 485991 valid in 2022? ▾

Yes, 485991 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Special Needs Transportation' under Sector 48-49 in the official classification index.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 485991? ▾

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $19,000,000 for NAICS code 485991 (Special Needs Transportation), calculated based on receipts.

What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 485991? ▾

According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 485991 (Special Needs Transportation) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4119 - Local Passenger Transportation, NEC.

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