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    NAICS Demand Lane

    Air Transportation, Contract Opportunities

    972 total opportunities (972 active) tied to NAICS 481 across federal, state, local, and forecast sources.
    NAICS 481Federal + SLED972 total
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    Total Opportunities
    972
    Across all indexed sources
    Active Estimate
    972
    Approximate active count
    Source Count
    3
    Federal, SLED, and forecast lanes

    Latest federal solicitations for NAICS 481.

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    DPAA PAPUA NEW GUINEA HELICOPTER REQUIREMENT

    Active

    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 transport, sling load operations, and 24/7 MEDEVAC. Pr…

    IL

    Posted Oct 5, 2026Due Nov 2, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 481211Sol: HTC71126RE147
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    DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

    COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR REMOVAL OPERATIONS II

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The Department of Homeland Security has awarded the Comprehensive Support for Removal Operations II requirement to Response AI Solutions, LLC. The award is effective from September 29, 2026. This initiative highlights the importance of industry participation in government contracting for removal operations.

    DC

    Posted Sep 30, 2026Due Sep 8, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 481211Sol: 70RDA126R00000008
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    EMERGENCY AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION SERVICES

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is seeking quotations for 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 and five ordering periods from…

    TX

    Posted Sep 29, 2026Due Oct 16, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 481211Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: W81K0026QA240
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    DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

    J&A-GOVERNMENT FURNISHED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The Department of Homeland Security is seeking proposals for Government Furnished Aircraft Operational Support and Maintenance Services. This opportunity focuses on providing operational support and maintenance for aircraft under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Interested bidders shoul…

    DC

    Posted Sep 28, 2026JustificationNAICS 481211Sol: 70CDCR26C00000021
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    NEW WORLD SCREWWORM AERIAL RELEASE & AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

    Active

    AI Summary

    This opportunity is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for aerial release and air transportation services to support the New World Screwworm eradication efforts. The contractor will provide aircraft and crew services for transporting pupae and conducting aerial releases along the Texas border and into Mexico. Proposals are d…

    Posted Sep 28, 2026Due Oct 8, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 481219Sol: 12639526R0007
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    DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

    EXCLUSIVE USE HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES, YELLOWST

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of the Interior is seeking proposals for exclusive use helicopter flight services in Yellowstone National Park. This opportunity is a combined synopsis/solicitation and is classified under NAICS code 481211. Bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive flight services tailored to the needs of the …

    VA

    Posted Sep 25, 2026Due Oct 26, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 481211Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: 140D0426Q0413
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    DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

    EXCLUSIVE USE HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES, MESA VER

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of the Interior is seeking proposals for exclusive use helicopter flight services at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 481211 and is not set aside for simplified acquisition procedures. Interested bidders should prepare to submit their proposals by the d…

    VA

    Posted Sep 24, 2026Due Oct 26, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 481211Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: 140D0426Q0396
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    DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

    SOLICITATION FOR AK HELO ON CALL

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of the Interior is soliciting contractor-provided helicopter flight services in Alaska. This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 481211 and is not subject to Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested bidders should prepare to submit proposals in response to this solicitation.

    VA

    Posted Sep 24, 2026Due Nov 5, 2026SolicitationNAICS 481211Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: 140D0426R0078
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    DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

    EXCLUSIVE USE FIRE HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES, SOU

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of the Interior is seeking proposals for exclusive use fire helicopter flight services for the US Wildland Fire Service in South Florida. This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 481211 and is not subject to Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested bidders should submit their proposals by the…

    VA

    Posted Sep 24, 2026Due Oct 26, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 481211Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: 140D0426Q0802
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    DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

    FCI RAY BROOK-EMERGENCY HELICOPTER TRANSFER

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The opportunity involves an emergency medical helicopter flight transfer for an inmate at FCI Ray Brook, NY. This service is required to transport the inmate from one medical facility to another due to a medical emergency. Interested bidders should be prepared to provide the necessary helicopter transport services.

    TX

    Posted Sep 23, 2026JustificationNAICS 481219Sol: 15B0AT26P21200005
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    Source mix

    How this NAICS code is represented across indexed contract sources.

    federal
    727
    sled
    193
    forecast
    52

    Related NAICS Codes

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    • 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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