NAICS 621910 - Ambulance Services

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What is NAICS 621910

NAICS code 621910 encompasses establishments primarily engaged in providing ambulance services, which involve the transportation of patients by ground or air ambulances accompanied by medical care. These services cater to both emergency and non-emergency situations, offering critical lifesaving support during transit. Businesses operating under this sector typically include private ambulance companies, hospital-operated transport units, and air medical transport providers, all equipped with medically trained personnel and advanced lifesaving equipment. Government agencies contract these services to ensure rapid, reliable, and medically equipped patient transport capabilities, which are vital for public health emergencies, disaster response, and ongoing healthcare logistics.

Industry Classification for NAICS 621910

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing transportation of patients by ground or air, along with medical care. These services are often provided during a medical emergency but are not restricted to emergencies. The vehicles are equipped with lifesaving equipment operated by medically trained personnel.

Breakdown for NAICS 621910

  • Covers establishments providing patient transportation and medical care by ground or air.
  • Includes emergency and non-emergency ambulance services.
  • Vehicles are equipped with advanced lifesaving medical equipment.
  • Services are operated by medically trained personnel.
  • Typical contracts support public health and emergency response missions.
  • NAICS size standards apply based on annual revenue thresholds.

Included Activities for NAICS 621910

  • Transporting patients to and from healthcare facilities by ambulance.
  • Providing onboard medical care during patient transport.
  • Operating ground ambulance services equipped with lifesaving devices.
  • Conducting air ambulance flights for critical patient transfers.
  • Supporting emergency medical response efforts for government agencies.
  • Maintaining ambulance vehicles and medical equipment to regulatory standards.
  • Coordinating with hospitals and emergency dispatch centers.
  • Delivering non-emergency patient transport services for scheduled care.

Business Types for NAICS 621910

  • Private ambulance service companies.
  • Hospital-based patient transport units.
  • Air medical transport providers.
  • Fire departments with EMS transport capabilities.
  • Government-operated emergency medical services.
  • Nonprofit emergency medical transport organizations.

Subcategories for NAICS 621910

  • Air ambulance services
  • Ambulance services, air or ground
  • Emergency medical transportation services, air or ground
  • Rescue services, air
  • Rescue services, medical

Government Buyers for NAICS 621910

Federal, state, and local government agencies are the primary purchasers of ambulance services under NAICS 621910. This includes departments such as the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Veterans Affairs, emergency management agencies, and local public health departments. These agencies require ambulance services to support emergency medical response systems, disaster preparedness and response, patient transfers between medical facilities, and specialized transportation for veterans or underserved populations. Reliable ambulance services are critical to maintaining public safety infrastructure and ensuring timely medical interventions.

Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 621910

Contracts for ambulance services often include firm-fixed-price agreements, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts, and task orders under broader emergency response or medical support contracts. Procurement methods commonly involve competitive bidding, requests for proposals (RFPs), and sole-source awards in specialized cases. Contract values vary widely depending on the scale and scope of services, ranging from smaller local contracts valued at tens of thousands of dollars to multi-million-dollar regional or national contracts supporting extensive emergency medical systems or air ambulance operations.

Details for NAICS 621910

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NAICS Code Industry Title
621 Ambulatory Health Care Services
6211 Offices of Physicians
62111 Offices of Physicians
621111 Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
621112 Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists
6212 Offices of Dentists
62121 Offices of Dentists
621210 Offices of Dentists
6213 Offices of Other Health Practitioners
62131 Offices of Chiropractors
621310 Offices of Chiropractors
62132 Offices of Optometrists
621320 Offices of Optometrists
62133 Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)
621330 Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)
62134 Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists
621340 Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists
62139 Offices of All Other Health Practitioners
621391 Offices of Podiatrists
621399 Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners
6214 Outpatient Care Centers
62141 Family Planning Centers
621410 Family Planning Centers
62142 Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
621420 Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
62149 Other Outpatient Care Centers
621491 HMO Medical Centers
621492 Kidney Dialysis Centers
621493 Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers
621498 All Other Outpatient Care Centers
6215 Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
62151 Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
621511 Medical Laboratories
621512 Diagnostic Imaging Centers
6216 Home Health Care Services
62161 Home Health Care Services
621610 Home Health Care Services
6219 Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
62191 Ambulance Services
621910 Current Ambulance Services
62199 All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
621991 Blood and Organ Banks
621999 All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services
622 Hospitals
6221 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
62211 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
6222 Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
62221 Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
622210 Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
6223 Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
62231 Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
622310 Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
623 Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
6231 Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
62311 Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
623110 Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
6232 Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities
62321 Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities
623210 Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities
62322 Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities
623220 Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities
6233 Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
62331 Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
623311 Continuing Care Retirement Communities
623312 Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
6239 Other Residential Care Facilities
62399 Other Residential Care Facilities
623990 Other Residential Care Facilities
624 Social Assistance
6241 Individual and Family Services
62411 Child and Youth Services
624110 Child and Youth Services
62412 Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
624120 Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
62419 Other Individual and Family Services
624190 Other Individual and Family Services
6242 Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services
62421 Community Food Services
624210 Community Food Services
62422 Community Housing Services
624221 Temporary Shelters
624229 Other Community Housing Services
62423 Emergency and Other Relief Services
624230 Emergency and Other Relief Services
6243 Vocational Rehabilitation Services
62431 Vocational Rehabilitation Services
624310 Vocational Rehabilitation Services
6244 Child Care Services
62441 Child Care Services
624410 Child Care Services

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