Federal Capture Intelligence

Top DoD other support activities for air transportation contractors (NAICS 488190)

Contract actions: October 1, 2021 – October 23, 2026 Updated October 24, 2026 Department of Defense agency guide NAICS 488190 · Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
Latest 12 months
$4.7B
Net obligations · Down $2.3B vs. $7.0B preceding
Prime contractors
370
With positive obligations in the latest 12 months

Research the DoD federal contracting market for other support activities for air transportation under NAICS 488190. Compare top federal contractors and market share, reported contract obligations and spending trends, funding-office attribution, recent award activity, contract types, competition, and procurement methods, observed contract vehicle usage, and potential recompete research leads.

Contract obligation trends for Other Support Activities for Air Transportation at the Department of Defense

Federal records show $31.5B in net obligations across 15,094 awards in Other Support Activities for Air Transportation at the Department of Defense from Oct 1, 2021 through Oct 23, 2026. This market accounts for 1.4% of $2.3T in agency-wide net prime contract obligations over the period shown. Latest 12-month net obligations decreased 32.7% from $7.0B to $4.7B. 14 prime contractors accounted for at least 80% of positive obligations in that latest period.

Fiscal-year activity

FY27 is year-to-date through Oct 23, 2026; earlier years show complete fiscal-year totals.

FY27 year-to-date: −$75K versus $179.6M through the same date in FY26 (Not comparable).
Net obligations · complete fiscal yearNet obligations · FY27 YTDContract actions
View fiscal-year data table
Fiscal yearNet obligationsContract actionsCoverage
FY2022$6.4B8,099Complete
FY2023$6.2B8,181Complete
FY2024$6.9B7,920Complete
FY2025$7.1B8,094Complete
FY2026$4.9B4,230Complete

Market at a glance

All reported prime contract awards
All-period net obligations
$31.5B
15,094 awards · 1,232 prime contractors
Latest 12-month movement
−32.7%
$4.7B vs. $7.0B
Leading eight prime share
70.9%
Share held by the eight leading prime contractors in the latest 12 months
View agency share, denominators, and set-aside reporting
Agency context
1.4% of $2.3T in agency-wide net obligations.
Set-aside share when reported
9.9% of 9,337 awards with reported set-aside status.
Set-aside reporting
926 set aside · 8,411 no set-aside · 5,757 not reported

What changed in the last 12 months?

Oct 24, 2025–Oct 23, 2026, compared with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 2025.

Competitive shifts

AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. had the largest decline in reported obligations
$1.3B→$780.5M−$516.0M
The contractor now ranks #2 by positive obligations and accounts for 16.5% of positive obligations, based on 330 reported actions.
THE BOEING COMPANY climbed the most in the contractor rankings
#86→#19Up 67 places
The contractor accounts for 0.91% of positive obligations across 8 reported actions.
SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC fell the most in the contractor rankings
#25→#53Down 28 places
The contractor accounts for 0.11% of positive obligations across 8 reported actions.
JPATS LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC lost the most market share
6.0%→1.8%−4.2 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #10 by positive obligations, based on 35 reported actions.

Buyer demand

Reported obligations through W3ZL OFC PM SANG MOD PROG decreased
$341.5M→$5.1M−$336.4M
Latest-period activity spans 1 award across 1 prime contractor.
Reported obligations through F4FDAH AFLCMC WIN SENSORS increased
$18.2M→$125.3M+$107.1M
Latest-period activity spans 6 awards across 3 prime contractors.
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Award activity

RTX CORPORATION received an unusually large obligation action
$170.2MMar 19, 2026 action
Reported under PIID FA812425F1025 by F4FDAN AFLCMC WAU F22 PGM OFC. Award net obligations after the action: $1.1B.
View supporting award

Competitive shifts

SABENA AEROSPACE ENGINEERING had the largest increase in reported obligations
$38.3M→$82.8M+$44.5M
The contractor now ranks #11 by positive obligations and accounts for 1.8% of positive obligations, based on 29 reported actions.
16 contractors were first observed in this market during the latest 12 months
$34.2MLatest 12-month obligations
Contractor-level obligations and first-observed dates appear below. “First observed” applies only to this market and the period shown.
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ContractorLatest 12 months
RTX CORPORATION gained the most market share
7.4%→11.6%+4.2 percentage points
The contractor now ranks #4 by positive obligations, based on 31 reported actions.

Market structure

Top-five contractor share increased
58.1%→63.4%+5.3 percentage points
Contractors outside the top five now account for 36.6% of positive obligations.
How these findings are calculated

Findings are selected from matched-period changes in obligations, share, rank, funding offices, concentration, reported set-asides, material award actions, and agency-peer outliers. Related signals are combined, and only material evidence-backed changes are shown. Review the full methodology.

Federal contract obligations by funding office

See how positive obligations were attributed across funding offices in the 12 months ending Oct 23, 2026.

12.9% of positive obligations were attributed to NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV. That represents $613.6M, down $251.0M from the preceding 12 months.

Latest 12-month share of positive obligations; the gray segment represents all other reported offices.

  1. NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV12.9% · $613.6M · down $251.0M
  2. F4FDAN AFLCMC WAU F22 PGM OFC11.6% · $551.7M · up $26.3M
  3. NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND8.7% · $410.9M · down $32.4M
  4. W0U9 AVIATION COE8.1% · $386.1M · down $184.2M
  5. W6DQ CPE AVN HUNTSVILLE6.0% · $284.1M · down $59.3M
  6. All other reported offices52.7% of positive obligations
View reported office rankings, comparisons, and evidence

USAspending assigns each award to a funding office. That office may differ from the requiring activity, program office, contracting office, individual buyer, or actual customer.

  1. Reported funding office

    NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV

    #1Rank unchanged

    Latest 12 months

    $613.6M

    12.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$251.0M

    17 active prime contractors · 84 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 29.0% from $864.5M to $613.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 12.2% to 12.9%, a change of +0.8 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 240 actions across 84 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 17 active prime contractors and 147 awards.

  2. Reported funding office

    F4FDAN AFLCMC WAU F22 PGM OFC

    #2Up 1 from #3

    Latest 12 months

    $551.7M

    11.6% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$26.3M

    2 active prime contractors · 7 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 5.0% from $525.5M to $551.7M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 7.4% to 11.6%, a change of +4.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 32 actions across 7 awards. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 15 awards.

  3. Reported funding office

    NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

    #3Up 1 from #4

    Latest 12 months

    $410.9M

    8.7% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$32.4M

    16 active prime contractors · 81 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 7.3% from $443.3M to $410.9M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 6.2% to 8.7%, a change of +2.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 212 actions across 81 awards and 6 newly active prime contractors. The preceding period contained 14 active prime contractors and 149 awards.

  4. Reported funding office

    W0U9 AVIATION COE

    #4Down 2 from #2

    Latest 12 months

    $386.1M

    8.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$184.2M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 32.3% from $570.3M to $386.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 8.0% to 8.1%, a change of +0.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 9 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 2 awards.

  5. Reported funding office

    W6DQ CPE AVN HUNTSVILLE

    #5Up 3 from #8

    Latest 12 months

    $284.1M

    6.0% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$59.3M

    6 active prime contractors · 24 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 17.3% from $343.4M to $284.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 4.8% to 6.0%, a change of +1.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 107 actions across 24 awards. The preceding period contained 8 active prime contractors and 51 awards.

  6. Reported funding office

    W0H9 US ARMY AVN & MISSLES CMD (W911RU)

    #6Up 1 from #7

    Latest 12 months

    $281.8M

    5.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$134.9M

    2 active prime contractors · 5 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 32.4% from $416.7M to $281.8M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 5.9% to 5.9%, a change of +0.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 107 actions across 5 awards. The preceding period contained 4 active prime contractors and 6 awards.

  7. Reported funding office

    FLEET READINESS CENTER

    #7Down 2 from #5

    Latest 12 months

    $215.4M

    4.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$222.7M

    4 active prime contractors · 4 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 50.8% from $438.1M to $215.4M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 6.2% to 4.5%, a change of −1.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 24 actions across 4 awards. The preceding period contained 9 active prime contractors and 18 awards.

  8. Reported funding office

    F3YAJT AFLCMC WLZJ

    #8Down 2 from #6

    Latest 12 months

    $214.2M

    4.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$215.3M

    2 active prime contractors · 8 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 50.1% from $429.4M to $214.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 6.0% to 4.5%, a change of −1.5 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 46 actions across 8 awards. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 23 awards.

  9. Reported funding office

    F2QF04 HQ ACC AMIC DRR

    #9Up 11 from #20

    Latest 12 months

    $167.8M

    3.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$104.9M

    3 active prime contractors · 13 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 166.9% from $62.9M to $167.8M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.88% to 3.5%, a change of +2.6 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 31 actions across 13 awards. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 14 awards.

  10. Reported funding office

    W0H9 US ARMY AVN & MISSLES CMD (W58H0Z)

    #10Up 1 from #11

    Latest 12 months

    $139.5M

    2.9% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$70.3M

    4 active prime contractors · 6 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 33.5% from $209.9M to $139.5M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 3.0% to 2.9%, a change of 0.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 31 actions across 6 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 7 active prime contractors and 10 awards.

  11. Reported funding office

    F4FDAH AFLCMC WIN SENSORS

    #12Up 32 from #44

    Latest 12 months

    $125.3M

    2.6% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$107.1M

    3 active prime contractors · 6 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 588.1% from $18.2M to $125.3M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.26% to 2.6%, a change of +2.4 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 20 actions across 6 awards and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 4 awards.

  12. Reported funding office

    F2DCBF AFLCMC WAM F16 FMS

    #15Up 26 from #41

    Latest 12 months

    $72.2M

    1.5% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$52.2M

    1 active prime contractor · 2 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 261.8% from $19.9M to $72.2M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.28% to 1.5%, a change of +1.2 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 3 actions across 2 awards. The preceding period contained 3 active prime contractors and 4 awards.

  13. Reported funding office

    W6DQ PEO AVN HUNTSVILLE

    #19Up 28 from #47

    Latest 12 months

    $57.6M

    1.2% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$43.7M

    8 active prime contractors · 9 awards

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations increased 314.2% from $13.9M to $57.6M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0.20% to 1.2%, a change of +1.0 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 56 actions across 9 awards. The preceding period contained 10 active prime contractors and 10 awards.

  14. Reported funding office

    CHIEF OF NAVAL AIR TRAINING

    #21New to the positive-obligation ranking

    Latest 12 months

    $51.0M

    1.1% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    +$51.0M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations rose from $0 to $51.0M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 0% to 1.1%, a change of +1.1 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 3 actions across 1 award and 1 newly active prime contractor. The preceding period contained 0 active prime contractors and 0 awards.

  15. Reported funding office

    W3ZL OFC PM SANG MOD PROG

    #55Down 46 from #9

    Latest 12 months

    $5.1M

    0.11% of positive obligations

    Versus preceding 12 months

    −$336.4M

    1 active prime contractor · 1 award

    View office comparison and evidence

    Reported obligations decreased 98.5% from $341.5M to $5.1M. The office’s share of positive obligations moved from 4.8% to 0.11%, a change of −4.7 percentage points.

    The latest period contains 4 actions across 1 award. The preceding period contained 2 active prime contractors and 2 awards.

    Leading award-level changes

Contract types, competition, and procurement methods

From Oct 24, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026, 1,507 awards had positive obligations totaling $4.8B. Negotiated Proposal/Quote was the leading reported procedure, accounting for 29.5% of positive obligations. Awards with a reported parent IDV accounted for 66.1%. Reported awards used contract vehicles such as CMMARS, KC-130J OCONUS MRO, and ASTRO.

Leading award type
66.1%
Delivery Order
Leading reported procedure
29.5%
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Reported parent IDV
66.1%
of positive obligations had a reported parent IDV
Median reported offers
3
1,174 of 1,507 awards reported offers

Observed contract vehicles

Only exact reported parent-PIID matches are shown; missing parent IDs are not inferred.

  • CMMARS

    $777.7M

    16.1% of positive obligations · 14 matched awards

  • KC-130J OCONUS MRO

    $28.4M

    0.59% of positive obligations · 9 matched awards

  • ASTRO

    $11.6M

    0.24% of positive obligations · 3 matched awards

Same-NAICS comparison

Compared with the NAICS 488190 peer median, parent-IDV obligation share is 13.8 percentage points lower, reported full-and-open obligation share is 51.7 percentage points higher, delivery-order obligation share is 9.7 percentage points lower, and median positive award obligations are 59.3% lower.

MeasureThis marketPeer medianDifference
Parent-IDV obligation share66.1%79.9%-13.8 pts
Reported full-and-open obligation share53.9%2.3%+51.7 pts
Delivery-order obligation share66.1%75.8%-9.7 pts
Median positive award obligations$22K$53K-59.3%
Peer cohort and comparison limits

The peer median gives each of the 6 eligible agency markets equal weight. The included agency markets are:

Agency mission, scale, and acquisition context can differ. Peer position does not establish market attractiveness or predict a future procurement method.

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Award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Delivery Order(C)786$3.2B66.1%
Definitive Contract(D)73$1.6B33.3%
Purchase Order(B)645$26.5M0.55%
BPA Call(A)3$130K0%

Reported parent-award types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
IDC(B)784$3.2B66.0%
FSS(C)2$3.5M0.070%
BPA(E)3$130K0%
Not reported718$1.6B33.9%

Single- or multiple-award parent structure

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Single Award(S)336$1.8B37.4%
Multiple Award(M)453$1.4B28.7%
Not reported718$1.6B33.9%

Solicitation procedures

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Negotiated Proposal/Quote(NP)224$1.4B29.5%
Subject to Multiple Award Fair Opportunity(MAFO)335$1.4B28.1%
Only One Source(SSS)81$786.6M16.3%
Sss(ONLY ONE SOURCE)30$703.5M14.6%
Np(NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE)27$484.5M10.0%
Simplified Acquisition(SP1)589$32.1M0.67%
Other reported values221$41.5M0.86%

Extent competed

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Full and Open Competition(A)496$2.6B53.9%
C(NOT COMPETED)19$572.4M11.8%
Not Competed(C)49$439.1M9.1%
A(FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION)131$435.6M9.0%
Not Available for Competition(B)32$347.5M7.2%
Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources(D)65$184.7M3.8%
Other reported values715$245.2M5.1%

Fair-opportunity and limited-source reporting

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Fair Opportunity Given(FAIR)426$1.3B27.4%
Follow-on Action Following Competitive Initial Action(FOO)6$34.5M0.71%
FAR 16.505(B)(2)(I)(G) Limited Sources(LSRC)5$11.9M0.25%
Only One Source - Other(ONE)1$9.9M0.20%
Competitive Set Aside(CSA)12$5.7M0.12%
Urgency(URG)1$3.3M0.070%
Other reported values2$901K0.019%
Not reported1,054$3.4B71.3%

Other-than-full-and-open reasons

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Only One Source-Other (FAR 6.302-1 Other)(ONE)67$1.0B21.5%
International Agreement (FAR 6.302-4)(IA)24$412.4M8.5%
Authorized by Statute (FAR 6.302-5(A)(2)(I))(OTH)22$62.0M1.3%
Follow-on Contract (FAR 6.302-1(A)(2)(Ii/Iii))(FOC)4$47.6M0.99%
Urgency (FAR 6.302-2)(URG)4$13.8M0.29%
National Security (FAR 6.302-6)(NS)1$4.5M0.090%
Other reported values33$2.4M0.051%
Not reported1,352$3.2B67.2%

Contract pricing types

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Firm Fixed Price(J)1,163$2.3B47.1%
U(COST PLUS FIXED FEE)12$689.5M14.3%
Cost Plus Fixed Fee(U)49$603.0M12.5%
J(FIRM FIXED PRICE)263$530.2M11.0%
Fixed Price Incentive(L)2$387.1M8.0%
Labor Hours(Z)2$234.9M4.9%
Other reported values16$110.3M2.3%

Product or Service Codes

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components(J015)338$3.3B67.7%
Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Engines, Turbines, and Components(J028)13$571.2M11.8%
Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Aircraft Components and Accessories(J016)32$313.0M6.5%
Support- Professional: Other(R499)7$115.4M2.4%
Education/Training- Other(U099)13$73.9M1.5%
Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment(3990)321$69.4M1.4%
Other reported values783$415.2M8.6%

Awarding subagencies

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
Department of the Air Force(5700)240$1.7B35.8%
Department of the Army(2100)57$1.3B27.7%
Department of the Navy(1700)118$909.6M18.8%
Defense Contract Management Agency(9763)92$611.3M12.7%
U.S. Special Operations Command(97ZS)4$118.9M2.5%
Defense Logistics Agency(97AS)985$87.5M1.8%
Other reported values11$35.1M0.73%

Awarding offices

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
W6qk Acc-Rsa(W58RGZ)26$851.2M17.6%
Fa8124 Aflcmc Lpk(FA8124)6$552.1M11.4%
Naval Air Warfare Center Air Div(N00421)42$483.9M10.0%
Dcma Aimo St Augustine(S1110A)5$411.0M8.5%
W6qk Acc-Rsa(W9124P)1$386.1M8.0%
Naval Air Systems Command(N00019)41$337.6M7.0%
Other reported values1,386$1.8B37.4%

Reported parent IDVs

Reported valueAwardsPositive obligationsShare
N6134019D1010(9700)9$571.9M11.8%
FA861118D2850(9700)5$551.7M11.4%
FA300220D0015(9700)5$192.6M4.0%
FA810625DB002(9700)4$184.7M3.8%
N6134019D1006(9700)4$178.0M3.7%
H9224119D0003(9700)2$118.9M2.5%
FA813425DB001(9700)20$87.7M1.8%
FA489025D0004(9700)7$87.7M1.8%
Other reported values733$1.2B25.3%
Not reported718$1.6B33.9%

Exact vehicle-match evidence

Reported award data linked 27 awards to a specific catalog vehicle.

Offers, award size, and timing

Median reported offers
3 median
1,174 reported · 333 not reported
Positive award obligations
$22K median
$2K–$332K middle 50%
Reported performance period
126 days (~4 months) median
1,507 reported · 0 not reported

Calculations group latest-period actions by award, retain awards with positive net obligations for share denominators, and use each award's latest reported USAspending procurement fields as of Oct 23, 2026. Blank competition, pricing, PSC, or parent-IDV values remain not reported; they are not inferred. Offer counts must be positive and below the FPDS 999 placeholder. Awarding organizations can differ from the funding agency that defines this page.

Top federal contractors

Latest 12-month market share, concentration, and complete prime contractor rankings across the period shown.

Prime contractor concentration
14 of 370prime contractors account for at least 80% of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Largest prime contractor
17.6%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading four prime contractors
58.6%of positive obligations in the last 12 months
Leading eight prime contractors
70.9%of positive obligations in the last 12 months

Based on $4.7B in positive obligations during the 12 months ending Oct 23, 2026. Individual shares and movement appear in the searchable rankings below. Movement compares with Oct 24, 2024–Oct 23, 2025.

Last 12mo obligation volume: Highest positive obligations first; net deobligations follow by magnitude; contractors with no activity in the last 12 months follow by all-period obligations. Ranks use the complete contractor list and remain fixed when search narrows the results.

15 leading contractors
  1. #1

    Last 12mo obligations

    $835.2M

    17.6%

    Dollar movement

    −$180.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    34 awards

    199 actions

    Historical and award details for V2X AEROSPACE LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $1.0B → $835.2M
    −17.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    14.3% → 17.6%
    +3.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $4.9B
    15.3% of all-period positive obligations · 342 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 1, 2021
    through Jun 30, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside22
    Not reported3257
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  2. #2

    Last 12mo obligations

    $780.5M

    16.5%

    Dollar movement

    −$516.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    33 awards

    330 actions

    Historical and award details for AMENTUM SERVICES, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $1.3B → $780.5M
    −39.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    18.3% → 16.5%
    −1.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $4.9B
    15.4% of all-period positive obligations · 76 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 4, 2021
    through May 21, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside89
    Not reported2529
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  3. #3

    Last 12mo obligations

    $612.4M

    12.9%

    Dollar movement

    −$251.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    9 awards

    54 actions

    Historical and award details for M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $864.1M → $612.4M
    −29.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    12.2% → 12.9%
    +0.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $4.0B
    12.6% of all-period positive obligations · 15 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 1, 2021
    through Apr 24, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside35
    Not reported64
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  4. #4

    Last 12mo obligations

    $551.7M

    11.6%

    Dollar movement

    +$26.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    6 awards

    31 actions

    Historical and award details for RTX CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $525.5M → $551.7M
    +5.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    7.4% → 11.6%
    +4.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $2.4B
    7.6% of all-period positive obligations · 12 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 1, 2021
    through Jun 25, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside01
    Not reported610
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  5. #5

    Last 12mo obligations

    $225.1M

    4.8%

    Dollar movement

    −$48.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    15 actions

    Historical and award details for AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $273.4M → $225.1M
    −17.7%
    Share: prior → latest
    3.9% → 4.8%
    +0.9 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.5B
    4.6% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 12, 2021
    through Apr 14, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside12
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  6. #6

    Last 12mo obligations

    $127.4M

    2.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$43.6M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    1 award

    4 actions

    Historical and award details for KAY AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $83.7M → $127.4M
    +52.1%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.2% → 2.7%
    +1.5 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $386.5M
    1.2% of all-period positive obligations · 2 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 23, 2021
    through Apr 14, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside11
    Not reported00
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  7. #7

    Last 12mo obligations

    $118.9M

    2.5%

    Dollar movement

    −$39.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    2 awards

    6 actions

    Historical and award details for BOEING SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT SUPPORT, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $158.6M → $118.9M
    −25.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    2.2% → 2.5%
    +0.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $716.3M
    2.2% of all-period positive obligations · 26 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Dec 1, 2021
    through Apr 20, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported27
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  8. #8

    Last 12mo obligations

    $108.7M

    2.3%

    Dollar movement

    −$26.8M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    86 awards

    197 actions

    Historical and award details for AAR GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC.
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $135.5M → $108.7M
    −19.8%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.9% → 2.3%
    +0.4 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $381.3M
    1.2% of all-period positive obligations · 295 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Nov 15, 2021
    through May 28, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported86147
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  9. #9

    Last 12mo obligations

    $87.0M

    1.8%

    Dollar movement

    −$30.4M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    34 awards

    97 actions

    Historical and award details for GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $117.4M → $87.0M
    −25.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.6% → 1.8%
    +0.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $205.0M
    0.64% of all-period positive obligations · 42 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 23, 2024
    through Apr 23, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported3426
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  10. #10

    Last 12mo obligations

    $84.9M

    1.8%

    Dollar movement

    −$337.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    35 actions

    Historical and award details for JPATS LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $422.7M → $84.9M
    −79.9%
    Share: prior → latest
    6.0% → 1.8%
    −4.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $1.3B
    4.0% of all-period positive obligations · 32 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 5, 2021
    through Apr 16, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported521
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  11. #11

    Last 12mo obligations

    $82.8M

    1.8%

    Dollar movement

    +$44.5M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    17 awards

    29 actions

    Historical and award details for SABENA AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $38.3M → $82.8M
    +116.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.54% → 1.8%
    +1.2 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $148.3M
    0.46% of all-period positive obligations · 32 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since May 10, 2023
    through Apr 24, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside10
    Not reported1623
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  12. #12

    Last 12mo obligations

    $82.4M

    1.7%

    Dollar movement

    −$34.3M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    5 awards

    19 actions

    Historical and award details for NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $116.8M → $82.4M
    −29.4%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.6% → 1.7%
    +0.1 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $632.6M
    2.0% of all-period positive obligations · 15 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 13, 2021
    through May 28, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside01
    Not reported59
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  13. #13

    Last 12mo obligations

    $80.5M

    1.7%

    Dollar movement

    +$14.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    19 awards

    37 actions

    Historical and award details for AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE CO LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $66.6M → $80.5M
    +21.0%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.94% → 1.7%
    +0.8 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $387.1M
    1.2% of all-period positive obligations · 118 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 28, 2021
    through Apr 21, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1946
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  14. #14

    Last 12mo obligations

    $71.5M

    1.5%

    Dollar movement

    +$11.7M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    18 awards

    152 actions

    Historical and award details for YULISTA SUPPORT SERVICES LLC
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $59.8M → $71.5M
    +19.5%
    Share: prior → latest
    0.84% → 1.5%
    +0.7 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $425.0M
    1.3% of all-period positive obligations · 25 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 20, 2021
    through May 29, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside00
    Not reported1822
    Reported small business1822
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

  15. #15

    Last 12mo obligations

    $65.4M

    1.4%

    Dollar movement

    −$9.0M

    vs. prior 12 months

    Last 12mo awards

    3 awards

    10 actions

    Historical and award details for NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Obligations: prior → latest
    $74.4M → $65.4M
    −12.2%
    Share: prior → latest
    1.1% → 1.4%
    +0.3 percentage points
    All-period obligations
    $692.0M
    2.2% of all-period positive obligations · 4 awards
    Recorded activity
    Since Oct 26, 2021
    through Apr 2, 2026

    Award reporting

    Latest and prior 12-month award reporting
    Reported award evidenceLatestPrior
    Reported set-aside00
    Reported no set-aside23
    Not reported11
    Reported small business00
    All-period set-aside types

    None reported.

Potential federal contract recompetes

Investigate potential recompetes surfaced by near-term end dates, award value, and recent contract changes.

AMENTUM SERVICES, INC.

SERVICE CONTRACTS

The reported potential end date moved later 2 times in the latest 12 months.

Performance period

93.9%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Mar 31, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

76.4%

$1.2B current$1.6B potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Feb 1, 2020.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Mar 31, 2027.

$999.6M is obligated against $1.2B in current reported award value (83.4%).

Reported potential end dates: Sep 30, 2027 → Mar 31, 2027 → Sep 30, 2027 → Mar 31, 2027 → Sep 30, 2027 → Mar 31, 2027 → Sep 30, 2027 → Mar 31, 2027.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID N6134020F0040

V2X AEROSPACE LLC

OPTION YEAR FIVE (OY5) INCREMENTAL FUNDING MOD AND CEILING INCREASE.

The reported potential end date is Jan 31, 2027. Current award value is 85.5% of reported potential value ($824.1M of $963.3M).

Performance period

95.4%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Jan 31, 2027

Current award value as a share of potential value

85.5%

$824.1M current$963.3M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Feb 1, 2021.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Jan 31, 2027.

$744.4M is obligated against $824.1M in current reported award value (90.3%).

Reported potential end dates: Jan 31, 2027 → Jan 31, 2028 → Jan 31, 2027 → Jan 31, 2028 → Jan 31, 2027 → Feb 1, 2027 → Jan 31, 2028 → Jan 31, 2027.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID N0001921F0094

YULISTA SUPPORT SERVICES LLC

COST PLUS FIXED FEE CONTRACT FOR PREDICTIVE GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS TOOL (PGAT) PHASE III ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF COMPLETING ADDITIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTEGRATION TASKS THAT EXTEND OR ARE DERIVED FROM THE EARLIER SBIR I AND SBIR II WORK

The reported potential end date moved later 6 times in the latest 12 months.

Performance period

94.6%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Dec 29, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

92.8%

$45.6M current$49.1M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Aug 10, 2023.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Dec 29, 2026.

$45.6M is obligated against $45.6M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Jan 29, 2026 → Mar 30, 2026 → Apr 29, 2026 → Jun 29, 2026 → Jul 29, 2026 → Sep 30, 2026 → Oct 29, 2026 → Dec 29, 2026.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID W56KGU23F0011

BOEING SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT SUPPORT, LLC

FMS SUSTAINMENT PARTS

The reported potential end date is Dec 31, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($124.7M of $124.7M).

Performance period

94.7%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Dec 31, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$124.7M current$124.7M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jun 15, 2023.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Dec 31, 2026.

$124.7M is obligated against $124.7M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Dec 31, 2025 → Dec 31, 2026.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID H9224123F0071

RTX CORPORATION

F119 CY23 ENGINE SUSTAINMENT

$415.1M is obligated on an award with a reported potential end date of December 31, 2026.

Performance period

95.3%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Dec 31, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$415.1M current$415.1M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Jan 1, 2023.

Current performance is reported through Jun 30, 2026.

$415.1M is obligated against $415.1M in current reported award value (100.0%).

Reported potential end dates: Dec 31, 2026 → Dec 31, 2028 → Dec 31, 2026.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID FA812423F1015

AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE CO LLC

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO FUND CLINS 0002 AND 0005 FOR FIXED OPERATING COSTS AND UPDATE DFARS CLAUSE 252.232-7007, LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION.

The reported potential end date is Nov 17, 2026. Current award value is 100.0% of reported potential value ($50.2M of $50.2M).

Performance period

93.1%

As of Oct 23, 2026Potential end Nov 17, 2026

Current award value as a share of potential value

100.0%

$50.2M current$50.2M potential
Supporting data

Reported performance starts Nov 18, 2025.

No later potential end date is reported; current and potential end dates are both Nov 17, 2026.

$48.3M is obligated against $50.2M in current reported award value (96.1%).

Reported potential end dates: Nov 17, 2026 → Sep 30, 2026 → Nov 17, 2026.

Obligations are compared with current reported award value, not treated as a contract ceiling.

PIID N0042126F0347

These are research leads, not confirmed recompetes. USAspending records through Oct 23, 2026; reported dates and values can change through later modifications.

Recent federal contract award activity

Recent contract actions with unusually large obligation changes or meaningful shifts in contractor and funding-office activity.

Modification

This action

+$86.6M

KAY AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV

OPTION EXERCISE

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $86.6M while office-attributed obligations fell $251.0M overall.

Award net obligations
$428.9M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.8%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#6 · 2.7% share
up 9 ranks · +1.5 percentage points · $43.6M net increase; action exceeded it by $43.0M
Funding office
#1 · 12.9% attributed share
$251.0M net decline despite this positive action
PIID N0042122C0013 · Mod P00015
Base award

This action

+$69.7M

SABENA AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

F2DCBF AFLCMC WAM F16 FMS

INTERMEDIATE (I) AND DEPOT (D) LEVEL MAINTENANCE, MODIFICATION, SUSTAINMENT AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIMARY SUPPORT OF UKRAINIAN AIR FORCE (UAF) F-16 A/B MODEL AIRCRAFT AND F-100 ENGINES.

Why it stands out

The contractor climbed 16 positions in this market.

It now ranks #11 by positive obligations over the latest 12 months.

Award net obligations
$69.7M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.5%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#11 · 1.8% share
up 16 ranks · +1.2 percentage points · $44.5M net increase; action exceeded it by $25.3M
PIID FA823226CB005
Modification

This action

+$114.5M

M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P.

W0U9 AVIATION COE

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE- ARMY AND AIR FORCE

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $114.5M while office-attributed obligations fell $184.2M overall.

Award net obligations
$4.7B
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.4%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#3 · 12.9% share
$251.7M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#4 · 8.1% attributed share
$184.2M net decline despite this positive action
PIID W9124G17C0104 · Mod P00209
Modification

This action

+$100.1M

AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC

W6DQ CPE AVN HUNTSVILLE

THIS CONTRACT IS FOR THE FIRM-FIXED PRICE CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE UH-72 LAKOTA HELICOPTER.

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $100.1M while office-attributed obligations fell $59.3M overall.

Award net obligations
$1.4B
Share of 12-month positive obligations
2.1%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#5 · 4.8% share
$48.3M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#5 · 6.0% attributed share
$59.3M net decline despite this positive action
PIID W58RGZ22C0022 · Mod P00214
Modification

This action

+$47.3M

V2X AEROSPACE LLC

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

OPTION YEAR FIVE (OY5) INCREMENTAL FUNDING MOD AND CEILING INCREASE.

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $47.3M while office-attributed obligations fell $32.4M overall.

Award net obligations
$744.4M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
1.0%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#1 · 17.6% share
$180.7M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#3 · 8.7% attributed share
$32.4M net decline despite this positive action
PIID N0001921F0094 · Mod P00066
Modification

This action

+$41.7M

AMENTUM SERVICES, INC.

W6DQ CPE AVN HUNTSVILLE

IN SUPPORT OF THE TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT CONTRACTOR LOGISTIC SUPPORT FOR THE WORLD-WIDE U.S. ARMY FIXED WING TRANSPORT FLEET.

Why it stands out

This award grew while spending attributed to its office declined.

The modification added $41.7M while office-attributed obligations fell $94.0M overall.

Award net obligations
$545.7M
Share of 12-month positive obligations
0.88%
Supporting data
Prime contractor
#2 · 16.5% share
$516.0M net decline despite this positive action
Funding office
#14 · 1.8% attributed share
$94.0M net decline despite this positive action
PIID W58RGZ23C0029 · Mod P00171
View recent award activity by date (10)
  1. Action−$75K
    Award net obligations$19.7M
  2. Action>−$1
    Award net obligations$2.5M
  3. Action+$5.3M
    Award net obligations$5.3M
  4. Action+$187K
    Award net obligations$19.7M
  5. Action−$135K
    Award net obligations$19.7M
  6. Action+$4.3M
    Award net obligations$5.7M
  7. Action+$3.8M
    Award net obligations$19.7M
  8. Action+$3.2M
    Award net obligations$3.2M
  9. Action+$19K
    Award net obligations$19K
  10. Action+$171K
    Award net obligations$171K

DoD other support activities for air transportation market FAQs

Answers based on reported federal contract data.

Who are the top DoD other support activities for air transportation contractors?

In the 12 months through October 23, 2026, V2X AEROSPACE LLC, AMENTUM SERVICES, INC., and M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P. were the leading DoD other support activities for air transportation prime contractors by positive obligations.

  1. #1

    V2X AEROSPACE LLC

    $835,169,542 in positive obligations

  2. #2

    AMENTUM SERVICES, INC.

    $780,477,481 in positive obligations

  3. #3

    M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P.

    $612,376,931 in positive obligations

Rankings use reported USAspending award data.

Did DoD contract obligations decrease in the other support activities for air transportation market?

Yes. Measured by net prime contract obligations, reported DoD activity in the other support activities for air transportation market decreased 32.7% from $7,038,226,691 in the preceding 12 months to $4,738,536,174 in the 12 months through October 23, 2026.

Latest 12 months
$4,738,536,174
Net prime contract obligations
Preceding 12 months
$7,038,226,691
Net prime contract obligations
Change
−32.7%
Between matched 12-month periods

Reported contract actions, not outlays or a forecast.

What recent DoD contract award activity was reported in the other support activities for air transportation market?

Recent DoD contract award activity reported in the other support activities for air transportation market included actions for KAY AND ASSOCIATES, INC., SABENA AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, and M1 SUPPORT SERVICES, L.P. during the 12 months through October 23, 2026.

Action obligations are transaction-level amounts, not current award-level obligations.

Which procurement methods were reported for DoD contracts under NAICS 488190?

From October 24, 2025 through October 23, 2026, DoD reported 1,507 positive-obligation awards for other support activities for air transportation under NAICS 488190. The leading award type was delivery order. The leading reported procedure was negotiated proposal/quote.

Positive-obligation awards
1,507
Leading reported procedure
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
29.5% of positive obligations
Leading award type
Delivery Order
66.1% of positive obligations
Full and open
53.9%
of positive obligations
Reported parent IDV
66.1%
of positive obligations
Observed vehicles
CMMARS, KC-130J OCONUS MRO, and ASTRO
Exact matches from reported parent PIIDs

Percentages use positive obligations as the denominator.

Which DoD other support activities for air transportation awards may warrant recompete research?

6 DoD other support activities for air transportation awards may warrant recompete research based on reported potential-end dates, including awards held by AMENTUM SERVICES, INC., V2X AEROSPACE LLC, and YULISTA SUPPORT SERVICES LLC.

Research leads, not confirmed recompetes. Dates may change through later modifications.

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Reported obligations include contract actions from October 1, 2021 through October 23, 2026. Set-aside and business-size fields reflect award records, not a contractor's current eligibility. Public Department of Defense award records are generally delayed by 90 days.

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