Other Support Activities for Air Transportation — NAICS 488190
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 488190
Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. This industry falls under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 48).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 488190 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the other support activities for 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 488190 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 488190, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for other support activities for 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 488190. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.
NAICS 488190 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the other support activities for air transportation market has seen 16,910 contract awards totaling $19.4B in value. The median contract size is $30K, with approximately 470 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
16,910
Total Value
$19.4B
Median Contract
$30K
Competitors
1,187
Contract value distribution
7,487 small business awards ($1.8B total value,$9K median)
1,187 companies compete for NAICS 488190 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 488190 (Other Support Activities for 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 488190.
Recent NAICS 488190 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Homeland Security is procuring repair services for HC-144 composite panels. The key requirements include the ability to perform repairs in accordance with specified technical standards and timelines.
The U.S. Coast Guard is procuring repair valves, specifically low limit TEM valves, for their HC-27J aircraft.
The Department of Homeland Security is procuring repair services for receiver transmitters used in C-130J aircraft. This requirement is classified as unrestricted and is expected to result in a firm-fixed-price purchase order awarded on a sole source basis. Interested contractors must submit their offers by July 7, 2026, and are encouraged to have the necessary expertise and capabilities for this work.
The Department of Defense is procuring aviation maintenance support services for the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command's Logistics Center. The requirement includes support for rotary-wing aviation maintenance capabilities at various locations, including both CONUS and OCONUS sites, with a focus on enhancing unit readiness. The procurement will involve two hybrid contracts with a transition period and multiple option years, utilizing a best-value trade-off approach for award.
The Department of Homeland Security is procuring the repair of a Circuit Breaker Panel for the U.S. Coast Guard. This requirement is anticipated to result in a firm-fixed price purchase order awarded on a sole source basis to GE Aviation - Ohio. Quotations are being requested from all responsible sources with the necessary expertise and capabilities.
The Department of the Air Force is procuring Aircraft Structural Maintenance (ASM) Paint Booth Preventative Maintenance Services, including cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of paint booths.
The U.S. Army is procuring repair services for an interface unit, data, with key requirements including a specific technical approach and past performance.
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