Armored Car Services
Size Standard: $32.5 million
NAICS code 561613 covers Armored Car Services, which includes establishments primarily engaged in picking up and delivering money, receipts, or other valuable items. This includes the use of armored cars and/or armed guards. Government agencies require armored car services for currency transportation and high-value asset movement.
Federal agencies with significant cash handling operations need armored car services to transport currency, coins, and valuable materials. The Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve, and military disbursing offices are major users of these services.
The U.S. Mint requires armored transportation for coin distribution, while the Bureau of Engraving and Printing moves currency. Military operations require cash transport for disbursing operations worldwide. Federal law enforcement agencies sometimes require secure evidence transport.
Contractors under NAICS 561613 provide armored vehicle transportation, armed courier services, secure vaulting, and ATM servicing. Government contracts often require specific vehicle specifications, insurance levels, and personnel qualifications.
The size standard of $32.5 million reflects the significant infrastructure and insurance requirements for armored car operations. Entry barriers are high due to armored vehicle fleet requirements and bonding needs.
- Department of the Treasury
- Federal Reserve Banks
- U.S. Mint
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Currency Distribution Services
- Coin Transportation
- Military Cash Transport
- Federal Reserve Armored Services
- Secure Evidence Transport
These certifications can help you compete for set-aside contracts under NAICS 561613:
What government agencies use armored car services?
Treasury Department, U.S. Mint, Federal Reserve, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and military finance operations are major users. Law enforcement agencies occasionally need secure evidence transport.
What is the size standard for NAICS 561613?
The SBA size standard for NAICS 561613 is $32.5 million in average annual receipts, reflecting infrastructure requirements for armored car operations.
What are the entry barriers for armored car services?
Significant barriers include armored vehicle fleet costs, high insurance requirements, bonding needs, state licensing, and personnel training requirements. Most contracts go to established armored car companies.
What qualifications are required for armored car personnel?
Personnel require state licensing, firearms qualifications, clean background checks, and drug testing. Security clearances may be required for certain government facilities.
What insurance and bonding is required?
Government contracts require substantial liability insurance, cargo insurance, and bonding for currency handling. Specific limits vary by contract value and risk level.
Businesses below this threshold in average annual receipts qualify as small businesses for set-aside contracts.
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