Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation government contracts, bids & RFPs
NAICS 481212 · 2 open opportunities · 3 awards on record
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of cargo without transporting passengers with no regular routes and regular schedules. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
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By the numbers
- Avg reported value
- $58M
- Median reported value
- $83M
- Total reported value
- $174M
- Awards on record
- 3
- Companies
- 2
SAM.gov award-notice values may represent contract ceilings rather than obligated spending.
1 of 2 open Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation opportunities (50%) are set aside for small or disadvantaged businesses.
Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation contract activity
A current snapshot based on 2 listings shown on this page. Counts update with the directory.
- Federal (SAM.gov)2
Deadline outlook
- Next 30 days
- 0
- Later
- 0
- Open / rolling
- 2
Most represented buyers
- FOREST SERVICE2
0 of the listings shown were posted in the last 30 days. Federal (SAM.gov) contributes the largest share (2). FOREST SERVICE is the most represented buyer in this snapshot.
Open opportunities
- Aviation Contracting Industry DayAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF / FOREST SERVICE
The US Forest Service will be hosting an Industry Day event in Boise on May 12, 2026 (9AM to 4PM) to discuss Aviation Contracting issues in the wildland fire support realm. We plan to have participation from our partner Agencies (DOI) and have a variety of US Forest Service personnel from the program and contracting side. Please RSVP to event using the attached Micorsoft Forms Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5zZb7e4BvE6GfuA8-g1GlzyS8QqGhEZPngEBBtCE_6lUQTZISk9HRUoyUzY5R…
MoreDue —Posted Apr 28, 2026 - Water Scooper Multiple Award IDIQAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF / FOREST SERVICE
The USFS intends to issue a solicitation for Water Scooper Services in or around 15 days. We intend to award multiple IDIQ contracts. The intent of this acquisition and the resultant contract(s) are to obtain Contractor operated and maintained Turbine powered, Multi-engine, Amphibious, Fixed-Wing, Water Scooping Aircraft services. The aircraft shall have full or interim Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) approval as a multi-engine water scooper. The primary use of water scooping aircraft under…
MoreDue —Posted May 8, 2026
Top awardees
| Awardee | # Awards | Reported Value | Last Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR CENTER HELICOPTERS, INC Burleson TX 76028 USA UEI T1ETNSAYNB31 | 2 | $166M | Jun 3, 2026 |
| LYNDEN AIR CARGO, LLC Anchorage AK 99502 USA UEI LKZ2PN7CJ353 | 1 | $9M | Jun 15, 2026 |
Agencies that buy Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
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Frequently asked
Across 3 SAM.gov award notices for NAICS 481212 (Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation), the average reported value is $58M and the median is $83M. SAM.gov award-notice values may represent contract ceilings rather than obligated spending.
2 distinct companies have won awards in NAICS 481212 (Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation).
The agencies awarding the most NAICS 481212 contracts are Dept Of Defense.
Yes — 1 of the 2 currently-open Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation opportunities (50%) are set aside for small or disadvantaged businesses.