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    NAICS Demand Lane

    Air Transportation, Contract Opportunities

    845 total opportunities (845 active) tied to NAICS 481 across federal, state, local, and forecast sources.
    NAICS 481Federal + SLED845 total
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    Total Opportunities
    845
    Across all indexed sources
    Active Estimate
    845
    Approximate active count
    Source Count
    3
    Federal, SLED, and forecast lanes

    Latest federal solicitations for NAICS 481.

    DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

    COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR REMOVAL OPERATIONS

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Homeland Security is seeking comprehensive support for removal operations. This notice follows a recent Industry Engagement Event, and companies are encouraged to monitor SAM.gov for updates. Attached are slides from the event, addressing many industry questions.

    DC

    Posted Aug 13, 2026Due Jan 1, 2027Special NoticeNAICS 481211No Set aside usedSol: 70RDA126R00000008
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    N0042126R1010

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Naval Air Warfare Center-Aircraft Division is soliciting Contractor Owned Contractor Operated helicopter services for the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Hawaii. This four-year contract includes tasks such as target recovery, visual surveillance, and transport of personnel. Interested contractors must provide ski…

    MD

    Posted Aug 13, 2026Due Sep 14, 2026SolicitationNAICS 481219Sol: N0042126R1010
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR 10-YEAR CONTRACT TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO PERFORM ELECTRONIC ATTACK (EA) STAND-OFF JAMMING (SOJ) AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is seeking interest for a 10-year contract to provide Contractor Owned Contractor Operated services for Electronic Attack Stand-Off Jamming aircraft. This RFI invites responses to assess capabilities for supporting training and testing in electronic combat environments. Interested parties must…

    Posted Aug 12, 2026Due Sep 3, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 481219Sol: PMA-226-SOJ
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    EMERGENCY AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION SERVICES

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is soliciting on-demand emergency aeromedical evacuation services from Bucholz Army Airfield to a medical facility in Oahu, Hawaii. This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 481211, with a Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ contract structure for five ordering periods from September 2…

    TX

    Posted Aug 12, 2026Due Jul 21, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 481211Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: W81K0026QA240
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    DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

    SOLICITATION FOR TYPE 3 ON CALL HELICOPTER SERVICE

    Active

    AI Summary

    This solicitation is for on-call Type 3 helicopter services for the Department of the Interior, specifically for all DOI Bureaus based in Hawaii. Interested bidders should prepare to provide aviation services as outlined in the combined synopsis/solicitation.

    VA

    Posted Aug 12, 2026Due Sep 28, 2026SolicitationNAICS 481211Sol: 140D0426R0075
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    North Warning System (NWS) Fixed Wing Airlift/Transportation Services.

    Active

    AI Summary

    The USAF is soliciting proposals for fixed wing airlift services to support the North Warning System, providing essential transportation to remote sites in the Canadian Arctic. This RFP is for a firm fixed price contract with cost reimbursable line items, and the anticipated award date is January 18, 2027. Interested p…

    VA

    Posted Aug 10, 2026Due Aug 19, 2026SolicitationNAICS 481212Sol: FA489026R0027
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    DPAA Papua New Guinea Helicopter Requirement

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The United States Transportation Command is seeking proposals for rotary-wing aviation support services in Papua New Guinea for the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. The requirement includes providing up to three helicopters for remote recovery missions, passenger and cargo transport, sling load operations, and 24/7 M…

    IL

    Posted Aug 10, 2026Due Aug 14, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 481211No Set aside usedSol: HTC71126RE147
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    DEPARTMENT OF STATE

    USSS AIR TRANSPORT AROUND NORTH

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The Department of State is seeking helicopter transport services to accommodate the protective detail members. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 481219 and is not set aside for small businesses. Interested bidders should prepare to provide suitable seating capacity for the required personnel.

    DC

    Posted Aug 3, 2026JustificationNAICS 481219Sol: PR16087378
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    DEPARTMENT OF STATE

    USSS AIR TRANSPORT TO NORTHERN ICELAND JUNE 2026

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The opportunity involves chartering an air transport service for the US Secret Service to facilitate a VVIP visit to Iceland in June 2026. The aircraft must accommodate at least 12 passengers and be available during a specific timeframe to ensure effective security coverage for the visitors.

    DC

    Posted Aug 3, 2026JustificationNAICS 481219Sol: PR16091308
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    NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

    COMMERCIAL AVIATION SERVICES - AIRBORNE SCIENCE SUPPORT IDIQ, SNOW4FLOW EVS-4 MISSION

    Archived

    AI Summary

    NASA is seeking proposals for commercial aviation services to support airborne science missions, including the operation of a ski-equipped survey aircraft. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price IDIQ with a maximum value of $9 million over four years. Proposals are due by August 14, 2026, and must comply with specific…

    CA

    Posted Jul 31, 2026Due Aug 15, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 481219Sol: 80ARC026R0007
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    Source mix

    How this NAICS code is represented across indexed contract sources.

    federal
    713
    sled
    122
    forecast
    10

    Related NAICS Codes

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    • 481112, Scheduled Freight Air Transportation →
    • 4812, Nonscheduled Air Transportation→
    • 48121, Nonscheduled Air Transportation→
    • 481211, Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation →
    • 481212, Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation →
    • 481219, Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation →

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    About NAICS 481

    The Air Transportation sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of passengers and cargo using aircraft. This includes scheduled and non-scheduled air services.

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