NAICS 48111 (Scheduled Air Transportation) encompasses commercial passenger and air freight transportation services involving scheduled routes and fixed flight schedules. These services include passenger air travel, cargo transportation, and specialized air transportation for government and civilian entities. Transportation providers must operate certificated aircraft under Federal Aviation Administration regulations and maintain specific safety and operational standards. Recent federal contract awards in this category demonstrate diverse transportation requirements across government agencies. Typical contract values range from approximately $200,000 to $2 million, with performance periods spanning one to five years. Contracts are frequently awarded to small businesses and include set-asides specifically targeting small business concerns. Common funding agencies include the United States Postal Service, Department of Transportation, Department of Defense, and Department of State. Geographical performance locations are predominantly within the United States, with some international routes including Alaska, Hawaii, and select international destinations like Switzerland and Thailand. Recent federal contract opportunities highlight specialized air transportation services across multiple agencies. These opportunities include medical prisoner transfers, diplomatic pouch shipping, military personnel transportation, scientific research animal transportation, and government employee travel services. Specific requirements often involve precise routing, specialized passenger accommodations, cargo handling, and compliance with complex regulatory frameworks. Notable opportunities include air shuttle services for the Federal Aviation Administration, non-human primate transportation for medical research, and city pair program passenger transportation between multiple domestic and international locations. Most opportunities emphasize technical capability, safety compliance, and operational flexibility.
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Last Date To Order (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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W9124723D0009 | Paraclete Aviation LLC | $249.6k | 1/9/23 | 1/8/27 | 2/3/23 | |
GS33FT0008 | Airtran Airways, Inc. | $42.7m | 10/1/06 | 9/30/07 | 6/16/06 | |
W91B4M09A0003 | Esri Panama SA | $720.0k | 3/25/09 | 6/12/15 | 6/12/10 | |
SMT85016A0001 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $0 | 4/30/16 | 12/7/21 | 12/7/16 | |
GS33FX0008 | Jetblue Airways Corporation | $13.7m | 10/1/10 | 9/30/11 | 11/22/10 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Delivery Order W9124723D0009-W9124725FA007 | Paraclete Aviation LLC | $14.8k | 2/3/25 | 3/13/25 | 1/30/25 | |
Delivery Order F1162602D0008-0122 | Federal Express Corporation | $0 | 12/26/02 | 9/30/03 | 12/26/02 | |
Delivery Order W91B4M09A0003-0539 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $138 | 8/11/11 | 8/12/11 | 8/12/11 | |
Delivery Order F1162600A0004-M807 | Ronson Aviation, Inc. | $0 | 5/22/02 | 7/5/02 | 5/22/02 | |
Delivery Order HTC71118DC002-HTC71118FC002 | ABX Air, Inc. | $0 | 2/1/18 | 1/31/19 | 5/24/22 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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FCI Sheridan May FY25 Soap Flight | 15B61225Q00000007 | Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Sheridan | Solicitation 1/1 | 5/5/25, 5:41 PM | |
PIMC Charter Air Services | 75H1225Q-011KN | Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service | Solicitation 1/1 | 4/30/25, 2:33 PM | |
Sources Sought: PIMC Charter Air Services | SS-IHS1506708 | Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service | Pre-Solicitation 1/1 | 4/21/25, 2:08 PM | |
J&A-Fair Opportunity-Travel Management Services | 72MC1021M00013 | US Agency for International Development | Limited / Sole Source Justification 2/2 | 9/30/21, 2:48 PM | |
Regional Air Transportation Service (MT-SD) - RFI 2021 | RFI_AirTransportation_2021(MT-SD) | United States Postal Service | Solicitation 1/1 | 12/18/20, 10:45 AM |