Government Scheduled Freight Air Transportation Contracts
NAICS 481112 · Scheduled Freight Air Transportation
Government scheduled freight air transportation contracts totaled $260M across 1,055 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 68.7% in FY2026 vs FY2025. The Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $259M (100% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $28,555,562 across 147 awards with activity that year, a change of -68.7% from $91,325,294 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $259,705,666 across 1,055 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $28.6M
- Awards in FY2026
- 147
- Change vs FY2025
- -68.7%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $260M
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Scheduled Freight Air Transportation contract spending by year
Federal scheduled freight air transportation contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 481112. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $28,555,562 | 147 | -68.7% |
| FY2025 | $91,325,294 | 431 | -34.7% |
| FY2024 | $139,824,811 | 520 | n/a |
About government scheduled freight air transportation contracts
Federal spending on scheduled freight air transportation contracts fell 80% from FY2024 ($140M) to FY2026 ($28.6M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 37% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on scheduled freight air transportation contracts (100%), followed by the Department of State. The states with the most of this work are Georgia, Washington and Pennsylvania.
NAICS 481112 (Scheduled Freight Air Transportation) is part of the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
Top scheduled freight air transportation government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 481112 (Scheduled Freight Air Transportation).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska Airlines, Inc. | $40,842,206 | 15.7% |
| 2 | Northern Air Cargo, LLC | $31,788,228 | 12.2% |
| 3 | National Air Cargo Group, Inc | $22,522,650 | 8.7% |
| 4 | Delta Air Lines, Inc. | $19,756,241 | 7.6% |
| 5 | American Airlines, Inc | $19,025,872 | 7.3% |
| 6 | Hawaiian Airlines, Inc | $17,589,542 | 6.8% |
| 7 | Swift Air, L.l.c. | $13,768,555 | 5.3% |
| 8 | Eastern Airlines LLC | $13,515,228 | 5.2% |
| 9 | Air Transport International Inc | $13,214,181 | 5.1% |
| 10 | Amerijet International Inc | $11,380,977 | 4.4% |
Agencies buying scheduled freight air transportation services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 481112.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $258,591,575 | 99.6% |
| 2 | Department of State | $915,227 | 0.4% |
| 3 | Department of Energy | $70,000 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $48,041 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $41,416 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Department of Homeland Security | $14,712 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Agency for International Development | $13,756 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Environmental Protection Agency | $10,145 | <0.1% |
| 9 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $795 | <0.1% |
Where scheduled freight air transportation contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | $11,597,412 | 4.5% |
| 2 | Washington | $9,769,163 | 3.8% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $7,602,780 | 2.9% |
| 4 | Florida | $7,601,660 | 2.9% |
| 5 | North Carolina | $5,157,956 | 2.0% |
| 6 | Colorado | $5,097,132 | 2.0% |
| 7 | Alaska | $3,698,564 | 1.4% |
| 8 | Oklahoma | $3,104,134 | 1.2% |
| 9 | Alabama | $1,969,019 | 0.8% |
| 10 | Ohio | $1,805,905 | 0.7% |
Recent scheduled freight air transportation contract awards
The latest scheduled freight air transportation contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Servco Inc. | Department of EnergyTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE SPECIAL FREIGHT SHIPPING SERVICES FOR OCCASIONAL TIME SENSITIVE SHIPMENTS, WHICH INCLUDE INSIDE PICKUP AND DELIVERY, AIR FREIGHT, SPECIAL PACKING & CRATING SERVICE, WRAP/B | $10,000 | 89303026CMA000147 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateGSO-SHIPPING - ZACHARIAH FRANKS UAB PACK OUT | $16,812 | 19MR6026P0347 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Ags Mauritanie | Department of StateIMPORT FORKLIFT FROM ACCRA TO NOUAKCHOTT | $24,045 | 19MR6026P0342 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Al Rashed International Shipping Company KSCC | Department of StateOUTBOUND SHIPMENTS OF WHITWORTH, JULIA - ESC (AL-RASHED) | $17,674 | 19KU2026P0497 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateOUTBOUND SHIPMENTS OF MOHAMED, FARID - PD (AL-SAWAN) | $29,567 | 19KU2026P0487 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Al Rashed International Shipping Company KSCC | Department of StateOUTBOUND SHIPMENTS OF TURNER, STUART - PD (AL-RASHED) | $38,963 | 19KU2026P0486 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Al Rashed International Shipping Company KSCC | Department of StateOUTBOUND SHIPMENTS OF EMERT, JENNIFER- EXEC (AL-RASHED) | $29,919 | 19KU2026P0481 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Pivotal Space Inc. | Department of DefenseSPACE CARGO CANDIDACY | $329,578 | FA882126FB013 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | United Airlines, Inc. | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $60,924 | HTC71126F7497 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | United Airlines, Inc. | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $104,936 | HTC71126F7496 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Swift Air, L.l.c. | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $138,789 | HTC71126F7495 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Sun Country, Inc. | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $19,379 | HTC71126F7494 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Swift Air, L.l.c. | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $677,875 | HTC71126F7493 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $30,816 | HTC71126F7492 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Omni Air International, LLC | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $991 | HTC71126F7491 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Omni Air International, LLC | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $551,508 | HTC71126F7490 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Northern Air Cargo, LLC | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $1,222 | HTC71126F7489 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | National Air Cargo Group, Inc | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $16,956 | HTC71126F7488 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | National Air Cargo Group, Inc | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $427,501 | HTC71126F7487 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Kalitta Air LLC | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $2,275 | HTC71126F7486 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Jetblue Airways Corporation | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $5,729 | HTC71126F7483 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Tatonduk Outfitters Limited | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $58,038 | HTC71126F7482 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Tatonduk Outfitters Limited | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $491,950 | HTC71126F7481 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Eastern Airlines LLC | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $76,677 | HTC71126F7480 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Eastern Airlines LLC | Department of DefenseTO PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS | $149,657 | HTC71126F7479 |
Open scheduled freight air transportation government bids
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Dept of Defense · Sources Sought · NAICS 481112
Posted Oct 31, 2026 · Responses due Nov 13, 2026
How to win government scheduled freight air transportation contracts
Federal scheduled freight air transportation contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 481112. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for scheduled freight air transportation bids, and look for small business set-asides: many scheduled freight air transportation contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government scheduled freight air transportation contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Department of Energy contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Government contracts in Georgia
- Government contracts in Washington
- Government contracts in Pennsylvania
- Government contracts in Florida
- Government contracts in North Carolina
- National Air Cargo Group government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government scheduled freight air transportation contracts?
- Federal scheduled freight air transportation contracts use NAICS 481112 (Scheduled Freight Air Transportation). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest scheduled freight air transportation government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 481112 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Alaska Airlines, Inc. ($40.8M), Northern Air Cargo, LLC ($31.8M) and National Air Cargo Group, Inc ($22.5M).
- Which agencies buy the most scheduled freight air transportation?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($259M), the Department of State ($915K) and the Department of Energy ($70K).
- Where are government scheduled freight air transportation contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal scheduled freight air transportation work is performed in Georgia ($11.6M), Washington ($9.8M) and Pennsylvania ($7.6M).
- Is federal spending on scheduled freight air transportation contracts growing?
- Federal scheduled freight air transportation contract obligations fell 80% from FY2024 ($140M) to FY2026 ($28.6M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for scheduled freight air transportation contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 481112, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government scheduled freight air transportation contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 481112 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for scheduled freight air transportation work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.