Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 493110: General Warehousing and Storage

Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 493110.

NAICS 493110 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$11.9B
Total awards
13,055 awards
Active obligations
$1.2B
Size standard
$34,000,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 493110 covers operation of warehousing and storage facilities that receive, store, handle, and ship general merchandise, refrigerated goods, household goods, vehicles, and equipment, and that provide inventory control, order picking, packing, and short-term storage services.

Federal opportunities under 493110 typically involve providing contracted storage, inventory management, consolidation, and distribution services to support agency supply chains, including receipt, climate-controlled handling, staging for shipment, and accountable turnover of materiel to government custodians.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$609.3M
Awards
1,174
Average award
$519K
Change from FY2024
-9.5%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$19,623

WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

PIID
12639526P0221
PSC
8145 - SPECIALIZED SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS

$14,675

RBEX, INC.

Drug Enforcement Administration

PIID
15DDHQ26F00000735
PSC
2305 - GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES

$42,570

CHARMAY, INC.

National Park Service

PIID
140P3026P0027
PSC
X1AZ - LEASE/RENTAL OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 493110?
  • Staging and short-term storage of materiel prior to deployment with receiving, inspection, and outbound consolidation services.
  • Long-term, nonhazardous storage with periodic inventory reconciliation and government property accountability reporting.
  • Fulfillment and kitting for supply packages, including order picking, packing, and shipment coordination under specified pick-and-pack SLAs.
  • Secure storage and distribution of asset-heavy equipment using pallet racking, forklift service, gated compounds, and embedded inventory management systems.
When is NAICS 493110 a weak fit?
  • Transportation and freight carriage: contract requires contractor-operated line-haul trucks and drivers for point-to-point movement and active carriage, which extends beyond warehousing custody and facility services.
  • Real estate leasing and facilities management: procurement emphasizes building leasehold, landlord responsibilities, or facility maintenance rather than storage operations, inventory control, or material handling.
  • Explosives or licensed ordnance magazines: scope mandates licensed explosive magazine management, specialized ordnance handling permits, and explosive safety programs absent from general warehousing responsibilities.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 493110?
  • Line items specify number of pallet positions, required square footage or rack configuration, and distinct invoiced storage periods per lot.
  • Performance work statement requires daily receiving/inspection, cycle counts, monthly inventory reconciliation, and government property reporting.
  • Labor categories list warehouse supervisor, material handler/forklift operator, inventory control specialist, and equipment maintenance as required personnel.

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