Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation: NAICS 481211
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 481211
Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation. This industry falls under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 48).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 481211 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 481211 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 481211, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.
If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.
FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov daily and can automatically match you with new opportunities under NAICS 481211. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.
NAICS 481211 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation market has seen 9,950 contract awards totaling $6.7B in value. The median contract size is $119K, with approximately 276 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
9,950
Total Value
$6.7B
Median Contract
$119K
Competitors
387
Contract value distribution
6,710 small business awards ($3.2B total value,$89K median)
387 companies compete for NAICS 481211 contracts
See who's winning, their award values, and where you fit in the market
Explore CompetitorsSize Standards
The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.
Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 481211.
Recent NAICS 481211 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Homeland Security is procuring comprehensive support services for removal operations under the Assisted Voluntary Return, Voluntary Departure, and Incentivized Voluntary Departure programs. The contract will be structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and aims to provide innovative and efficient solutions for these operations. Key dates include a virtual industry event in late July or early August 2026 and a proposal due date in September 2026.
The United States Transportation Command is seeking proposals for rotary-wing aviation support services in Papua New Guinea for the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. The requirement includes providing up to three helicopters for remote recovery missions, which will involve passenger and cargo transport, sling load operations, and 24/7 on-call MEDEVAC services.
The U.S. Transportation Command is procuring helicopter services for operations in Papua New Guinea. Key requirements include the provision of aircraft capable of supporting various mission profiles and adherence to safety and operational standards.
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The Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, is procuring radio frequency repair and modification services to maintain and upgrade naval communication systems. The work requires skilled technicians to perform maintenance on RF equipment at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
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