GHS
Global Heavyweight Services
USTRANSCOM IDIQ Expired - Obligated to date
- $1.2B
- Task orders
- 1,350
- Companies awarded
- 31
Vehicle overview
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS) is a U.S. Department of Defense transportation contract administered by United States Transportation Command to provide commercial heavyweight, oversized air freight door‑to‑door for domestic and international movements. The vehicle covers time‑definite pickup and delivery of oversized/overweight consignments and establishes shipment weight thresholds for eligibility. The GHS award (December 21, 2022) named 22 awardees, carries a shared ceiling of $1.5 billion, and accepts orders through September 30, 2032.
Time‑definite door‑to‑door commercial air pickup and delivery for oversized shipments; weight thresholds are 150 pounds for continental U.S. shipments and 300 pounds for Alaska, Hawaii and international destinations. Eligible ordering parties include Department of Defense components and cost‑reimbursable contractors.
Where agencies spend through GHS
See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through GHS in the last 12 months.
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Department of Defense
- Last 12mo obligations
- $1.1M
- Last 12mo awards
- 5
Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026
GHS contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL AIR CARGO GROUP, INC | $449.6M | 126 |
| EVERGREEN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES, INC. | $156.8M | 46 |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO. | $124.4M | 93 |
| AIR TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL INC. | $109.7M | 55 |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP | $64.1M | 25 |
| AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL INC | $49.4M | 43 |
| WESTERN GLOBAL AIRLINES INC | $47.5M | 53 |
| HAWAIIAN AIRLINES, INC | $45.5M | 61 |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | $30.5M | 47 |
| ATLAS AIR, INC. | $21.3M | 71 |
| ALASKA AIRLINES, INC. | $15.9M | 45 |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. | $15.8M | 52 |
| ABX AIR, INC. | $13.8M | 65 |
| POLAR AIR CARGO WORLDWIDE, INC | $13.4M | 55 |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | $12.6M | 30 |
Top 15 of 31 companies by obligations.
NAICS coverage
Frequently asked questions
- What is GHS?
- Global Heavyweight Services (GHS) is a U.S. Department of Defense transportation contract administered by United States Transportation Command to provide commercial heavyweight, oversized air freight door‑to‑door for domestic and international movements. The vehicle covers time‑definite pickup and delivery of oversized/overweight consignments and establishes shipment weight thresholds for eligibility. The GHS award (December 21, 2022) named 22 awardees, carries a shared ceiling of $1.5 billion, and accepts orders through September 30, 2032.
- Which agency manages GHS?
- Global Heavyweight Services is a IDIQ managed by United States Transportation Command.
- What can agencies acquire through GHS?
- Time‑definite door‑to‑door commercial air pickup and delivery for oversized shipments; weight thresholds are 150 pounds for continental U.S. shipments and 300 pounds for Alaska, Hawaii and international destinations. Eligible ordering parties include Department of Defense components and cost‑reimbursable contractors.
- How much has been obligated through GHS?
- $1.2B has been obligated across 1,350 task orders.
- Which agencies use GHS?
- In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through GHS included the Department of Defense. The Department of Defense reported $1.1M in positive obligations for Scheduled Freight Air Transportation (NAICS 481112). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
- How many contractors hold GHS?
- 31 contractors hold a position on GHS.
- Is GHS active?
- No, GHS is not currently active — its status is expired.
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