Flight Training — NAICS 611512
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 611512 (Flight Training). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 611512
Flight Training. This industry falls under the Educational Services sector (NAICS codes beginning with 61).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 611512 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the flight training space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 611512 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 611512, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for flight training 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 611512 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the flight training market has seen 1,968 contract awards totaling $2.5B in value. The median contract size is $122K, with approximately 55 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
1,968
Total Value
$2.5B
Median Contract
$122K
Competitors
206
Contract value distribution
788 small business awards ($718.8M total value,$175K median)
206 companies compete for NAICS 611512 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 611512 (Flight Training), 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 611512.
Recent NAICS 611512 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Defense is procuring aviation training services for the U.S. Army. Key requirements include providing comprehensive training programs that meet military standards and ensuring the availability of qualified instructors.
The Department of the Air Force is procuring tactical training and range support, including maintenance and operations for various training ranges.
The U.S. Army is procuring a Blanket Purchase Agreement for Piaggio P-180 Avanti aircraft, requiring a minimum of 3 similar contracts in 5 years and a minimum annual revenue of $5M.
The Department of the Air Force is procuring services under the 9 OG Local Instrument and Knowledge (LINK) Program through an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This program is aimed at providing various support services, although specific requirements are not detailed in the provided information.
The Department of the Air Force is procuring contracted air support services for the Combat Air Force. Key requirements include the provision of air support capabilities to enhance operational effectiveness and readiness.
The U.S. Air Force is procuring contracted air support services to supplement active-duty combat air operations, including adversary air training, aggressor squadrons, and live-fly tactical support, requiring experienced contractors with proven capability to replicate hostile air threats and operate in contested environments under strict safety and security protocols.
The U.S. Air Force is procuring contracted air support services to supplement active-duty combat air operations, including adversary air training, aggressor squadrons, and live-fly tactical support for pilot readiness, requiring experienced contractors with proven capability in delivering realistic, safe, and scalable air combat training across multiple platforms and locations.
The Department of Defense is procuring Medium Tailwheel Training services for the Army National Guard Bureau. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses and includes a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5.
The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is procuring initial, recurrent, and advanced training services for pilots, mechanics, and crew operating or maintaining Gulfstream GVIII-G700 aircraft. The training requires model-specific Level D simulators and FAA-approved curricula, and the Coast Guard intends to award a sole source contract to Flight Safety International as they are the only source capable of providing this specialized training.
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