01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 481112 Scheduled Freight Air Transportation Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 481112
Federal contract activity classified under Scheduled Freight Air Transportation across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 481112 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 481112 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $179.90M | 429 | 44 | 19 | — |
| FY 2020 | $114.13M | 421 | 42 | 15 | −36.6% |
| FY 2021 | $157.00M | 428 | 39 | 11 | +37.6% |
| FY 2022 | $129.03M | 254 | 41 | 13 | −17.8% |
| FY 2023 | $122.09M | 370 | 40 | 10 | −5.4% |
| FY 2024 | $139.82M | 506 | 35 | 10 | +14.5% |
| FY 2025 | $91.33M | 440 | 36 | 9 | −34.7% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USTRANSCOM | 9776 | $924.50M | 2,411 | 31 | 99.1% |
| OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE | 7505 | $2.55M | 2 | 2 | 0.3% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $2.17M | 249 | 18 | 0.2% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $688.5K | 16 | 10 | 0.1% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $655.8K | 37 | 10 | 0.1% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $568.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | 7022 | $475.0K | 5 | 2 | 0.1% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $419.1K | 7 | 5 | 0.0% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $328.4K | 28 | 6 | 0.0% |
| DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) | 97AE | $275.1K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 481112?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USTRANSCOM-AQ | HTC711 | USTRANSCOM | $924.50M | 2,411 | 31 | 99.1% |
| BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA | 75A501 | OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE | $2.55M | 2 | 2 | 0.3% |
| USAID M/OAA | 7200AA | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $700.2K | 10 | 5 | 0.1% |
| ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITY | HT9425 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | $568.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| REGION 4: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AN | 70FBR4 | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | $475.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| U.S. EMBASSY VIENNA | 19AU90 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $414.3K | 88 | 1 | 0.0% |
| U.S. EMBASSY NDJAMENA | 19CD30 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $289.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY | HR0011 | DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) | $275.1K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| ARIBA DOMESTIC PCARDS | 19PCRD | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $274.2K | 17 | 3 | 0.0% |
| NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV | N00421 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $252.7K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 481112 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL AIR CARGO GROUP, INC. | $113.90M | 185 | 2 | 12.2% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| HAWAIIAN AIRLINES, INC | $78.14M | 164 | 1 | 8.4% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| FARRELL LINES INCORPORATED | $68.41M | 14 | 1 | 7.3% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. | $64.96M | 152 | 1 | 7.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO. | $63.70M | 180 | 4 | 6.8% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $61.91M | 100 | 1 | 6.6% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| ALASKA AIRLINES, INC. | $57.33M | 113 | 3 | 6.1% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| WESTERN GLOBAL AIRLINES LLC | $49.37M | 71 | 1 | 5.3% | Sep 29, 2023 |
| DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | $49.36M | 113 | 1 | 5.3% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| NORTHERN AIR CARGO INC | $38.09M | 74 | 2 | 4.1% | Sep 30, 2025 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 481112?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V111 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: AIR FREIGHT | $927.01M | 2,522 | 51 | 99.3% |
| V999 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- OTHER: OTHER | $2.27M | 9 | 5 | 0.2% |
| R706 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT | $925.0K | 38 | 11 | 0.1% |
| R604 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: MAILING/DISTRIBUTION | $458.7K | 88 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 3990 | MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT | $422.6K | 3 | 2 | 0.0% |
| V121 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: AIR CHARTER | $364.7K | 26 | 4 | 0.0% |
| V301 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- RELOCATION: RELOCATION | $320.3K | 29 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 2310 | PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES | $289.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| V126 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: SPACE TRANSPORTATION/LAUNCH | $275.1K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 8145 | SPECIALIZED SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS | $185.3K | 13 | 3 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 481112?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $925.05M | 2,469 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $4.73M | 268 |
| BPA CALL | $285.2K | 87 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $3.23M | 24 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 481112?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC71125F8161 | SWIFT AIR, L.L.C. | Sep 30, 2025 | $669.6K | V111 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8194 | EASTERN AIRLINES LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $153.4K | V111 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8311 | UNITED AIRLINES, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $18.3K | V111 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8280 | NATIONAL AIR CARGO GROUP, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $694.5K | V111 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8300 | TATONDUK OUTFITTERS LTD | Sep 30, 2025 | $57.0K | V111 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8240 | ALASKA AIRLINES, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $1.32M | V111 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8293 | ATLAS AIR, INC | Sep 30, 2025 | $384.9K | V111 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8198 | HAWAIIAN AIRLINES, INC | Sep 30, 2025 | $14.5K | V111 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8308 | POLAR AIR CARGO WORLDWIDE, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $34.2K | V111 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8290 | UNITED AIRLINES, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $68.9K | V111 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $933.30M market as addressable.