Government Other Support Activities for Air Transportation Contracts
NAICS 488190 · Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
Government other support activities for air transportation contracts totaled $22.1B across 12,456 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 0.9% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, with $19.2B (87% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $7,495,318,165 across 4,210 awards with activity that year, a change of +0.9% from $7,429,777,297 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $22,088,022,380 across 12,456 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $7.5B
- Awards in FY2026
- 4,210
- Change vs FY2025
- +0.9%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $22.1B
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.
Other Support Activities for Air Transportation contract spending by year
Federal other support activities for air transportation contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 488190. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $7,495,318,165 | 4,210 | +0.9% |
| FY2025 | $7,429,777,297 | 5,547 | +3.7% |
| FY2024 | $7,162,926,917 | 5,884 | n/a |
About government other support activities for air transportation contracts
Federal spending on other support activities for air transportation contracts rose 5% from FY2024 ($7.2B) to FY2026 ($7.5B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 44% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on other support activities for air transportation contracts (87%), followed by the Department of Homeland Security. The states with the most of this work are Virginia, Maryland and Texas.
NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) is part of the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
Top other support activities for air transportation government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amentum Services, Inc. | $3,757,677,097 | 17.0% |
| 2 | V2X Aerospace LLC | $3,299,707,933 | 14.9% |
| 3 | M1 Support Services, L.P. | $2,572,576,767 | 11.6% |
| 4 | RTX Corporation | $1,547,106,063 | 7.0% |
| 5 | GDC Middle East Company | $981,618,972 | 4.4% |
| 6 | Airbus US Space & Defense Inc | $936,040,755 | 4.2% |
| 7 | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. | $909,031,162 | 4.1% |
| 8 | Jpats Logistics Services, LLC | $852,527,198 | 3.9% |
| 9 | Aar Government Services, Inc. | $665,897,161 | 3.0% |
| 10 | Boeing Sikorsky Aircraft Support, LLC | $445,760,727 | 2.0% |
Agencies buying other support activities for air transportation services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 488190.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $19,170,384,917 | 86.8% |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $1,862,894,265 | 8.4% |
| 3 | Department of State | $340,453,319 | 1.5% |
| 4 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $313,137,433 | 1.4% |
| 5 | Department of Transportation | $96,900,042 | 0.4% |
| 6 | General Services Administration | $86,603,820 | 0.4% |
| 7 | Department of Justice | $82,507,885 | 0.4% |
| 8 | Department of Agriculture | $66,167,601 | 0.3% |
| 9 | Department of the Interior | $29,861,300 | 0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Energy | $22,931,807 | 0.1% |
Where other support activities for air transportation contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $3,567,270,962 | 16.2% |
| 2 | Maryland | $2,129,233,941 | 9.6% |
| 3 | Texas | $1,978,274,786 | 9.0% |
| 4 | Alabama | $1,964,258,957 | 8.9% |
| 5 | California | $1,740,364,508 | 7.9% |
| 6 | Connecticut | $1,647,798,701 | 7.5% |
| 7 | Florida | $1,396,500,924 | 6.3% |
| 8 | Mississippi | $1,296,652,786 | 5.9% |
| 9 | Oklahoma | $1,088,927,418 | 4.9% |
| 10 | Nevada | $550,531,662 | 2.5% |
Recent other support activities for air transportation contract awards
The latest other support activities for air transportation contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Agi Cargo, LLC | Department of StateAIRPORT SERVICES | $11,529,375 | 19AQMM26C1174 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | High Range Aviation, Inc. | Department of AgricultureORDERING PERIOD FIVE: OCTOBER 1, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 FOR FIXED WING INSPECTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES WITH HIGH RANGE AVIATION (FIXED WING) | $20,000 | 12639526F0955 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Lakeland Aircraft Maintenance, LLC | Department of the InteriorLAKELAND - AIRCRAFT FLEET MAINTENANCE IN SUPPORT OF DOI | $25,097 | 140D0426F1273 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Carolina Ground Service Equipment Inc | Department of CommerceOBLIGATION REQUEST OR-FY26-03231 WAS APPROVED ON 5/27/2026. G550 MAINTENANCE STANDS | $39,498 | 1333MK26P0075 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Honeywell International Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityREPAIR OF 8 EA OF EGI RECEIVERS FOR USE ON THE MH-65 AIRCRAFT. | $167,480 | 70Z03826PF0000629 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Leonardo S.p.a. | Department of Homeland SecurityTASK ORDER FOR C27 COMPONENT REPAIRS. | $17,026 | 70Z03826FN0000033 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Everts Air Fuel, Inc | Department of the InteriorGAAR AVGAS FOR DAHL CREEK | $32,376 | 140P9726F0040 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Everts Air Fuel, Inc | Department of the InteriorYUCH AVGAS FOR CCC | $22,130 | 140P9726F0039 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Air Cargo Carriers, LLC | Department of AgricultureSHERPA MAINTENANCE IDIQ CONTRACT # 1202SA24T9500 INVOICE # 96065 | $39,062 | 1202SA26K9610 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | The Boeing Company | Department of JusticeMY BOEING FLEET ACCESS TO AIRCRAFT MANUALS AND PUBLICATIONS | $117,410 | 15M10426PA3700011 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Logic Aviation Services LLC | Department of AgriculturePURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS FOR BELL 206 BLADE REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION FOR N77766. | $180,744 | 12639526F0933 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Legacy Air, Inc. | Department of AgricultureN125Z 200-HOUR INSPECTION | $49,800 | 1202SA26K9609 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Yingling Aircraft, LLC | Department of Agriculture"URGENT RATIFICATION REQUIRED | $465,320 | 12639526F0931 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Globalnet & Associates, LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsDRONE BUILDING CLEANING | $207,350 | 36C26226P1748 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Aar Government Services, Inc. | Department of StateINL: SMALL UAS | $2,418,000 | 19AQMM26F1507 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Neptune Aviation Services, Inc. | Department of AgricultureA, 2A, B AND 2B INSPECTION DUE, C/W AD 2006-22-12, L/H AND R/H COMPRESSOR WASH DUE, AND TAIL BATTERY CAP CHECK DUE ON N142Z. SEE QUOTE # 509. QUOTE IS FAIR FOR WORK NEEDED. REFERENCE CONTRACT # 1202SA | $0 | 1202SA26K9608 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Neptune Aviation Services, Inc. | Department of AgricultureA, AND 2A INSPECTION DUE ON N162Z. SEE QUOTE #510. QUOTE IS FAIR FOR WORK NEEDED. REFERENCE CONTRACT # 1202SA22T9505. PLEASE FORWARD TO ROBERT PFEIL. | $6,317 | 1202SA26K9607 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | RTX Corporation | Department of Homeland SecurityREPAIR & MODIFY VALVES, MODULATING FOR THE HC-27J AIRCRAFT. | $76,746 | 70Z03826PN0000190 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | RTX Corporation | Department of Homeland SecurityREPAIR & MODIFY VALVES, MODULATING FOR THE HC-27J AIRCRAFT. | $51,164 | 70Z03826PN0000189 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Sherwood Avionics and Accessories, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityREPAIR OF BUTTERFLY VALVE TO BE USED ON UNITED STATES COAST GUARD HC-130J AIRCRAFT | $56,820 | 70Z03826PC0000214 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Aviation Avionics and Instruments Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityREPAIR OF INDICATOR FOR USE ON UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AIRCRAFT. | $41,970 | 70Z03826PC0000213 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Telephonics Corp | Department of Homeland SecurityREPAIR OF THE LOW PROFILE CONTROL AUD UTILIZED IN THE REPAIR OF THE MH-65E AIRCRAFT. | $150,346 | 70Z03826FF0000664 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Safran Helicopter Engines USA, Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityENGINE EXCLUSIONS. CLASS DETERMINATION FOR NONAVAILABILITY ARTICLES IAW FAR 25.103(B)(1) APPLIES TO THIS ACTION, BAA EXCEPTION MTF IS IN THE FILE. | $599,789 | 70Z03826FF0000662 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Neptune Aviation Services, Inc. | Department of AgricultureR4 WCF AIRCRAFT N181Z PIREPS NEPTUNE AUG 2026 | $4,566 | 1202SA26K9606 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Innovative Consulting & Management Services, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityHELICOPTER MAINTENANCE SERVICES | $443,936 | 70Z04526PKODI0077 |
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How to win government other support activities for air transportation contracts
Federal other support activities for air transportation contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 488190. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for other support activities for air transportation bids, and look for small business set-asides: many other support activities for air transportation contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government other support activities for air transportation contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of State contracts
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration contracts
- Department of Transportation contracts
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in Maryland
- Government contracts in Texas
- Government contracts in Alabama
- Government contracts in California
- Amentum Services government contracts
- V2X Aerospace government contracts
- M1 Support Services, L.P. government contracts
- RTX government contracts
- GDC Middle East government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government other support activities for air transportation contracts?
- Federal other support activities for air transportation contracts use NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest other support activities for air transportation government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 488190 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Amentum Services, Inc. ($3.8B), V2X Aerospace LLC ($3.3B) and M1 Support Services, L.P. ($2.6B).
- Which agencies buy the most other support activities for air transportation?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($19.2B), the Department of Homeland Security ($1.9B) and the Department of State ($340M).
- Where are government other support activities for air transportation contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal other support activities for air transportation work is performed in Virginia ($3.6B), Maryland ($2.1B) and Texas ($2B).
- Is federal spending on other support activities for air transportation contracts growing?
- Federal other support activities for air transportation contract obligations rose 5% from FY2024 ($7.2B) to FY2026 ($7.5B). 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 other support activities for air transportation contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 488190, 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 other support activities for air transportation contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 488190 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for other support activities for air transportation work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.