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NAICS 488 — Support Activities for Transportation
NAICS 488190 — Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
NAICS 488190 covers federal contracts for aircraft maintenance, logistics support, airframe sustainment, and aviation operations support. DoD is the overwhelming buyer — covering everything from fixed-wing and rotary aircraft depot-level maintenance to base aviation operations and flight training support.
$58.9B
Total Obligated
2,734
Total Awards
$21.6M
Avg Award Value
Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
Data Period
Year-Over-Year Award Trend
| Year | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,456 | $56.0B |
| 2026 | 278 | $2.9B |
2026 data through March 2026 only. Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT · ≥$25K floor
Top Agencies by Obligation — NAICS 488190
| Agency | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|
DoDDepartment of Defense | 1,808 | $52.5B |
DOTDepartment of Transportation | 54 | $2.3B |
DHSDepartment of Homeland Security | 506 | $2.0B |
NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration | 22 | $949M |
DoSDepartment of State | 21 | $801M |
Top Awardees — NAICS 488190
Trailing 12 months · ≥$25K floor · Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT
| Rank | Awardee | Awards | Total Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | United Technologies Corporation | 11 | $7.6B |
| #2 | M1 Support Services | 10 | $7.4B |
| #3 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 71 | $6.8B |
| #4 | DynCorp International | 25 | $6.1B |
| #5 | Vertex Aerospace | 22 | $4.6B |
| #6 | Amentum Services | 28 | $2.9B |
| #7 | Northrop Grumman Systems | 25 | $2.5B |
| #8 | Airbus U.S. Space & Defense | 2 | $2.5B |
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→DoD accounts for 89% of NAICS 488190 spending ($52.5B) — driven by aircraft sustainment contracts for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps fleets.
→The average award value of $21.6M is the second highest of any logistics NAICS code — reflecting long-term, performance-based logistics (PBL) contracts covering entire aircraft fleets.
→DHS's 506 awards at $2.0B cover CBP Air and Marine Operations (AMO) — small patrol aircraft, UAS, and helicopter maintenance — a more distributed and accessible segment.
→State Department aviation contracts ($801M) cover WASS (Worldwide Aviation Support Services) — diplomatic air support and aviation services in high-threat environments — a specialized but consistently recompeted program.
Frequently Asked Questions — NAICS 488190
What federal contracts use NAICS 488190?
NAICS 488190 covers support activities for air transportation including aircraft maintenance and repair (fixed-wing and rotary), depot-level sustainment, performance-based logistics (PBL) for aircraft fleets, flight training support, base aviation operations, and aviation logistics management. DoD uses it for most military aircraft sustainment programs.
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 488190?
Federal agencies obligated approximately $58.9B under NAICS 488190 in the trailing 12 months (Apr 2025–Mar 2026) across 2,734 awards. DoD dominates at $52.5B, with DHS ($2.0B), DOT ($2.3B), and State ($801M) as secondary buyers. Source: PrimeRFP SCOUT, ≥$25K floor.
Which aircraft programs drive the most NAICS 488190 spending?
The largest NAICS 488190 programs include the USAF F-35 sustainment (Lockheed Martin), Navy P-8 and helicopter maintenance, Army rotary wing sustainment (UH-60, AH-64), and Air Force tanker and cargo fleet support. M1 Support Services holds $7.4B in DoD aviation contracts, primarily Air Force fixed-wing depot maintenance.
Are small businesses able to compete for NAICS 488190 work?
Small business competition is strongest in DHS CBP Air and Marine (regional patrol aircraft maintenance), FAA contract tower operations, and component-level repair and overhaul (CRO) subcontracts. Major DoD sustainment programs typically require OEM relationships or full-and-open competition due to the technical complexity. NAICS 488190 SBA size standard is 1,500 employees.
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