CRAF
Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) - Air Transportation Services
USTRANSCOM IDIQ Active - Obligated to date
- $17.8B
- Task orders
- 22,460
- Companies awarded
- 42
Vehicle overview
The Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) - Air Transportation Services is a multi-award IDIQ managed by the United States Transportation Command. It procures commercial airlift services to augment strategic airlift capabilities during the activation of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet. The vehicle has a ceiling of $699,994,000 and succeeded the Charter Airlift Services - Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) contract.
The vehicle covers nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation and is open to full and open competition without set-asides. It is restricted for use by the United States Transportation Command.
Where agencies spend through CRAF
See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through CRAF in the last 12 months.
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Department of Defense
- Last 12mo obligations
- $882.5M
- Last 12mo awards
- 527
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Department of Defense
- Last 12mo obligations
- $413.4M
- Last 12mo awards
- 255
Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026
CRAF contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| PATRIOT TEAM | $6.4B | 4,530 |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | $5.6B | 3,619 |
| NATIONAL AIR CARGO GROUP, INC | $1.5B | 2,372 |
| ATLAS AIR, INC. | $1.2B | 666 |
| OMNI AIR INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $700.1M | 550 |
| DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | $370.5M | 1,174 |
| KALITTA AIR LLC | $333.5M | 383 |
| AIR TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL INC | $300.9M | 12 |
| SUN COUNTRY, INC. | $247.9M | 1,858 |
| WESTERN GLOBAL AIRLINES INC | $145.8M | 77 |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. | $140.6M | 1,733 |
| EASTERN AIRLINES LLC | $132.3M | 531 |
| MIAMI AIR INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $131.9M | 337 |
| ALLEGIANT AIR LLC | $115.3M | 1,257 |
| SIERRA PACIFIC AIRLINES, INC | $114.1M | 1,598 |
Top 15 of 42 companies by obligations.
NAICS coverage
Frequently asked questions
- What is CRAF?
- The Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) - Air Transportation Services is a multi-award IDIQ managed by the United States Transportation Command. It procures commercial airlift services to augment strategic airlift capabilities during the activation of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet. The vehicle has a ceiling of $699,994,000 and succeeded the Charter Airlift Services - Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) contract.
- Which agency manages CRAF?
- Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) - Air Transportation Services is a IDIQ managed by United States Transportation Command.
- What can agencies acquire through CRAF?
- The vehicle covers nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation and is open to full and open competition without set-asides. It is restricted for use by the United States Transportation Command.
- How much has been obligated through CRAF?
- $17.8B has been obligated across 22,460 task orders.
- Which agencies use CRAF?
- In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through CRAF included the Department of Defense. The Department of Defense reported $882.5M in positive obligations for Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (NAICS 481211). The Department of Defense reported $413.4M in positive obligations for Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (NAICS 481212). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
- How many contractors hold CRAF?
- 42 contractors hold a position on CRAF.
- Is CRAF active?
- Yes, CRAF is currently active.
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