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.
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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 16,103 contract awards totaling $18.6B in value. The median contract size is $30K, with approximately 447 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
16,103
Total Value
$18.6B
Median Contract
$30K
Competitors
1,156
Contract value distribution
7,092 small business awards ($1.7B total value,$9K median)
1,156 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 a contactor for the U.S. Coast Guard. The procurement is set to be awarded on a sole source basis to TE Connectivity Corp, and it is anticipated to be a firm-fixed price purchase order. Quotations are being requested from all responsible sources with the necessary expertise and capabilities.
The Department of Defense is procuring core material for air transportation, specifically NSN 5680013034042, with a quantity of 6 units. The delivery is required at DLA Distribution San Diego within 60 days after the order is placed. Quotes may be submitted electronically by responsible sources.
The Department of Homeland Security is procuring repair services for the Elevator Equipped RH of the U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft HC-144. The work involves the repair and rebuilding of aircraft components and accessories, specifically targeting the elevator system. The incumbent contractor for this opportunity is Airbus DS Military Aircraft, Inc.
The Department of Homeland Security is procuring repair services for the Starter/Generator used on the MH-65 aircraft. The contract is anticipated to be awarded on a sole source basis to Safran Power USA, Inc., and requires technical expertise, engineering data, and OEM parts for successful repairs.
The Department of Defense is procuring four units of the COVER, SPINNER ASSY with NSN 1680014262704 for delivery to DLA Distribution San Diego. The procurement is conducted as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is open to all responsible sources to submit quotes electronically.
The Department of Homeland Security is procuring the repair of electrical panel control for the U.S. Coast Guard. The contract is expected to be awarded on a sole source basis to G.E. Aviation, with a firm-fixed price purchase order anticipated for one unit, with an option to increase the quantity up to three units within a year. Quotations are being requested from responsible sources, and the closing date for offers is May 19, 2026.
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