Government Special Needs Transportation Contracts
NAICS 485991 · Special Needs Transportation
Government special needs transportation contracts totaled $634M across 543 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 4% in FY2026 versus FY2025, and the Department of Veterans Affairs was the largest buyer with $629M (99% of the total) in this period.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $230,206,058 across 265 awards with activity that year, a change of +4% from $221,315,877 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $634,296,430 across 543 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $230M
- Awards in FY2026
- 265
- Change vs FY2025
- +4%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $634M
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.
Special Needs Transportation contract spending by year
Federal special needs transportation contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 485991. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $230,206,058 | 265 | +4% |
| FY2025 | $221,315,877 | 281 | +21.1% |
| FY2024 | $182,774,495 | 296 | n/a |
About government special needs transportation contracts
Federal spending on special needs transportation contracts rose 26% from FY2024 ($183M) to FY2026 ($230M). 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 26% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Veterans Affairs spends the most on special needs transportation contracts (99%), followed by the Department of Defense. The states with the most of this work are Florida, California and Texas.
NAICS 485991 (Special Needs Transportation) is part of the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
Top special needs transportation government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 485991 (Special Needs Transportation).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navarre Corporation | $61,899,637 | 9.8% |
| 2 | 28 Trans, LLC | $58,396,364 | 9.2% |
| 3 | Alternative Transportation Systems, LLC | $41,582,797 | 6.6% |
| 4 | Bradsher, James E | $38,334,637 | 6.0% |
| 5 | Govtranz, LLC | $36,893,669 | 5.8% |
| 6 | Ameriguard Security Systems, Inc. | $29,598,832 | 4.7% |
| 7 | Wheelchair Transport Service, Inc. | $28,823,958 | 4.5% |
| 8 | Owl Inc | $27,389,874 | 4.3% |
| 9 | Integrated Maintenance and Bus Services LLC | $25,215,508 | 4.0% |
| 10 | Assisted Transportation Corp | $21,336,017 | 3.4% |
Agencies buying special needs transportation services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 485991.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $628,751,180 | 99.1% |
| 2 | Department of Defense | $4,352,024 | 0.7% |
| 3 | Department of State | $614,837 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Department of the Treasury | $266,439 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Department of Health and Human Services | $184,530 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Department of the Interior | $107,840 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Department of Justice | $19,580 | <0.1% |
Where special needs transportation contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $90,344,009 | 14.2% |
| 2 | California | $78,735,897 | 12.4% |
| 3 | Texas | $44,393,580 | 7.0% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $43,793,919 | 6.9% |
| 5 | Arizona | $39,721,880 | 6.3% |
| 6 | New York | $29,629,991 | 4.7% |
| 7 | Virginia | $29,482,434 | 4.6% |
| 8 | Ohio | $26,818,823 | 4.2% |
| 9 | Michigan | $20,186,805 | 3.2% |
| 10 | Mississippi | $20,145,803 | 3.2% |
Recent special needs transportation contract awards
The latest special needs transportation contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Bradsher, James E | Department of Veterans AffairsEO 14398 - WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $4,939,250 | 36C25726N0543 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Freedom-Elite II Joint Venture | Department of Veterans AffairsSPECIAL MODE TRANSPORTATION AT HINES VAH - EO 14398 | $569,125 | 36C25226N0600 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Transmedcare LLC | Department of JusticeMEDICAL TRANSPORT | $8,300 | 15B0AT26P60800015 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 28 Trans, LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsEMERGENCY BRIDGE NON-EMERGENT MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $596,047 | 36C26226P1758 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Owl Inc | Department of Veterans Affairs6/1/2026 - 9/30/2026 TASK ORDER | $623,110 | 36C25226N0431 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Journey Via Gurney, LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsEO 14398 - WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $3,705,675 | 36C25726N0530 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Wheelchair Transport Service, Inc. | Department of Veterans AffairsSPECIAL MODE TRANSPORTATION | $7,773,033 | 36C24826N0846 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 28 Trans, LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsNON-EMERGENCY GROUND TRANSPORTATION | $850,000 | 36C25626P0979 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Transtar Medical LTD | Department of Veterans AffairsSPECIAL MODE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR MKE VA AND AREA CBOCS POP: 3/1/2026 - 8/31/2026 | $0 | 36C25226N0552 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Wheelchair Transport Service, Inc. | Department of Veterans AffairsSPECIAL MODE TRANSPORT WHEELCHAIR AND STRETCHER | $2,045,498 | 36C24826P1228 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Navarre Corporation | Department of Veterans AffairsWHEELCHAIR TRANSPORTATION REVISED PRICING_6-MO EXT | $10,000,000 | 36C24826N0869 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Caring Hands Partners LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsTRANSPORT FOR AUTOPSY | $13,350 | 36C24426N0981 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Govtranz National LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsSPECIAL NEEDS GROUND TRANSPORTATION | $6,702,900 | 36C26126F0306 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | G & M Automotive Transport, Inc | Department of Veterans AffairsWHEELCHAIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE FOR COLUMBUS VAACC. EO 14398 | $1,192,687 | 36C25026N0695 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Apex Transit Solutions LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsWHEELCHAIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE | $3,949,999 | 36C25026N0660 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Alert Ambulance Service, Inc. | Department of Veterans AffairsWHEELCHAIR VAN TRANSPORTATION SVCS FOR THE PROVIDENCE RI VA HCS - VETRIDE MODIFICATION- EO 14398 | $777,750 | 36C24126N0780 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Holt Transport Services LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsNON-EMERGENT PATIENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE - SAGINAW VA MEDICAL CENTER | $374,345 | 36C25026N6552 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Marquis Solutions LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsBRIDGE CONTRACT FOR VALET AND SHUTTLE SERVICES AT VA LONG BEACH | $1,165,567 | 36C26226P0993 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | KTS Solutions, Inc. | Department of Veterans AffairsWHEELCHAIR TRANSPORT SERVICES: OPTION YEAR 1 | $2,273,000 | 36C24626N0820 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | HVM Associates LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsAMBULETTE TRANSPORTS FOR ELIGIBLE VETERAN PATIENTS AT NJHCS | $1,599,921 | 36C24226N0425 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Charis Services LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsWHEELCHAIR VAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (3 MONTHS) | $453,675 | 36C24626P0785 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Govtranz National LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsWHEELCHAIR TRANSPORTATION | $1,363,043 | 36C25626P0854 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 28 Trans, LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsSPECIAL MODE TRANSPORTATION (SMT) WHEELCHAIR AND STRETCHER | $1,470,250 | 36C24826P0954 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Degraft Systems LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsBALTIMORE VAMC WHEELCHAIR VAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $127,500 | 36C24526N0636 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Integrated Maintenance and Bus Services LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsBALTIMORE VAMC WHEELCHAIR VAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - 3-MONTH TASK ORDER | $258,963 | 36C24526N0637 |
Open special needs transportation government bids
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Presolicitation · NAICS 485991 · OH · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Nov 19, 2026
Veterans Affairs, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 485991
Posted Oct 29, 2026 · Responses due Dec 10, 2026
How to win government special needs transportation contracts
Federal special needs transportation contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 485991. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for special needs transportation bids, and look for small business set-asides: many special needs transportation contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government special needs transportation contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Department of the Treasury contracts
- Department of Health and Human Services contracts
- Government contracts in Florida
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in Texas
- Government contracts in Massachusetts
- Government contracts in Arizona
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government special needs transportation contracts?
- Federal special needs transportation contracts use NAICS 485991 (Special Needs Transportation). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest special needs transportation government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 485991 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Navarre Corporation ($61.9M), 28 Trans, LLC ($58.4M) and Alternative Transportation Systems, LLC ($41.6M).
- Which agencies buy the most special needs transportation?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Veterans Affairs ($629M), the Department of Defense ($4.4M) and the Department of State ($615K).
- Where are government special needs transportation contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal special needs transportation work is performed in Florida ($90.3M), California ($78.7M) and Texas ($44.4M).
- Is federal spending on special needs transportation contracts growing?
- Federal special needs transportation contract obligations rose 26% from FY2024 ($183M) to FY2026 ($230M). 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 special needs transportation contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 485991, 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 special needs transportation contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 485991 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for special needs transportation work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.