Air Traffic Control — NAICS 488111
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 488111 (Air Traffic Control). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 488111
Air Traffic Control. This industry falls under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 48).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 488111 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the air traffic control space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 488111 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 488111, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for air traffic control 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.
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NAICS 488111 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the air traffic control market has seen 396 contract awards totaling $1.1B in value. The median contract size is $1.4M, with approximately 11 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
396
Total Value
$1.1B
Median Contract
$1.4M
Competitors
31
Contract value distribution
72 small business awards ($68.8M total value,$268K median)
31 companies compete for NAICS 488111 contracts
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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 488111 (Air Traffic Control), 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 488111.
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