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NAICS Code· 481211

NAICS 481211: Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of passengers or passengers and cargo with no regular routes and regular schedules. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 481211 – Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation covers the provision of on-demand, non-scheduled air transportation services for passengers using aircraft such as turboprops, jets, and helicopters, typically under charter agreements rather than fixed-route commercial schedules. This sector supports specialized government missions requiring flexible, point-to-point mobility in remote, rugged, or restricted environments where commercial air service is unavailable or impractical.

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NAICS: 481211
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Specialized Helicopter Pilot ServicesThis subcontract for Specialized Helicopter Pilot Services involves performing high-risk flight operations for prime contractors on National Park Service projects within Yosemite National Park. The scope of work includes a wide array of technical maneuvers such as short-haul, rappel, cargo letdown, search and rescue, fire suppression, aerial ignition, and STEP landings. Pilots must be capable of executing deep snow and vertical reference operations over challenging terrain, including cliff faces and dense forests, utilizing longlines. The opportunity is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 481211 and is managed by the Department of the Interior. Qualified candidates must possess an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with a rotorcraft-helicopter rating and successfully pass an agency flight evaluation. Key deliverables for the contract include the successful execution of flight missions and the submission of Aircraft Use Reports. The response deadline for this requirement is November 13, 2026.
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Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Yosemite
Solicitation # 140D0426R0068
Solicitation 140D0426R0068 is an Indefinite Quantity contract set aside for small businesses to provide exclusive use helicopter flight services at Yosemite National Park, with a designated reporting base at Crane Flat Helbase. The contractor is responsible for providing a turbine engine aircraft with skid landing gear and dual hydraulics, capable of a 1,500-pound non-jettisonable payload at 7,000 feet pressure altitude and 30 degrees Celsius. Operations involve transporting personnel and cargo for natural resource missions, including search and rescue, fire suppression, aerial ignition, and law enforcement reconnaissance, often operating between 2,000 and 14,000 feet MSL in temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius. The scope of work requires the provision of all pilots, fuel, and a fuel servicing vehicle, with pilots holding at least an FAA commercial pilot certificate and rotorcraft-helicopter rating. The government will award the contract based on best value, utilizing a tradeoff analysis where technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance are weighted equally and are significantly more important than the total evaluated price. Performance periods are estimated for Year Two (March 2028 to February 2029) and Year Three (March 2029 to February 2030). Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform with required Aircraft Use Reports. Strict equipment standards apply, including specific high-visibility markings for rotor blades and color-coded fuel identification for servicing vehicles. Proposals must be submitted via email to the Interior Business Center and organized into volumes covering the offer, technical capability, and organizational safety.
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Airlift Tickets & Wind Tunnel Services
Solicitation # FA480925P0058
The 4th Contracting Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is conducting market research via a sources sought notice to identify capable small business vendors for airlift tickets and vertical wind tunnel services. This requirement supports the 352 Special Warfare Training Squadron military parachute operations at Pope Army Airfield. To be eligible, vendors and their wind tunnel facilities must be located within 95 miles of Pope Army Airfield and must be able to respond to requests within 10 business days. The scope of work includes providing aircraft and certified pilots experienced in military High Altitude Low Opening operations, as well as access to a vertical wind tunnel and covered packing facilities capable of accommodating six ram air parachutes simultaneously. Contractors must ensure exclusive use of aircraft during military drops, prohibiting the addition of paying customers. Compliance is required with USAF Military Freefall Regulations, OSHA standards, and Federal Aviation Regulations parts 43, 61, and 91, as well as 14 CFR 105. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment for a future contract award.
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Rotary Wing Support for Department of Environment - Tatchun Moose Survey
Solicitation # RFB-2026-9-5573
The Government of Yukon Department of Environment is soliciting bids for rotary wing support to conduct a moose census in the Tatchun Moose Management region, specifically serving the communities of Carmacks and Pelly Crossing within the Traditional Territory of the Little Salmon Carmacks and Selkirk First Nations. The contractor is required to provide two helicopters operating from a base in Carmacks. Helicopter 1 must be a Bell 206 Jet Ranger, Long Ranger, or equivalent, while Helicopter 2 must be a Bell 206 Long Ranger or an approved equivalent with extended range capabilities. Each aircraft must support three passengers, including a navigator crew leader and two observers, and maintain a fuel endurance of 2.5 hours. Flight operations involve flying parallel lines in 4km x 4km units at altitudes of 100 to 150 meters above ground level to record moose numbers and ages. The contract will be awarded to the bidder offering the total lowest price that meets all supplementary evaluation criteria. Bidders must submit pricing as a dry rate, excluding fuel costs, and include all mobilization and demobilization costs to and from the Carmacks aerodrome. Special bid value reductions may be applied for bidders registered in the Yukon First Nation Business Registry based on ownership, location, land use, or labor. Successful contractors must provide proof of insurance and a Letter of Compliance from the Workers Safety and Compensation Board within five to ten business days of the award. Payments are made in Canadian funds within 30 calendar days of receiving an invoice and are not subject to GST or HST.
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DPAA Papua New Guinea Helicopter Requirement
Solicitation # HTC71126RE147
United States Transportation Command is soliciting proposals for rotary-wing aviation support services in Papua New Guinea to support the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. This unrestricted, Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contract requires the provision of up to three helicopters simultaneously to support up to three remote recovery missions annually, with each mission lasting between 14 and 90 days. The scope of work includes mission planning, passenger and cargo transport to remote landing zones, sling load operations, and 24/7 on-call medical evacuation services. Proposed aircraft, such as the AS350, BK 117, Bell 212, or similar models, must meet specific performance standards regarding passenger capacity and service ceilings. The base period of performance runs from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028, with an additional option year. To be eligible for award, offerors must be rated acceptable in business compliance and technical capability, with past performance weighted more heavily than price. Mandatory requirements include an active Air Operator Certificate from the Papua New Guinea Civil Aviation Safety Authority, DoD Commercial Airlift Review Board approval, and CMMC cybersecurity compliance. Proposals must be submitted in four separate volumes covering business compliance, technical capability, past performance, and pricing by the deadline of November 2, 2026. Invoicing will be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.
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Field Support and Camp ServicesThis subcontract for Field Support and Camp Services involves providing essential logistics for planting crews working on Wildland Fire Management Branch projects in Haines Junction, Yukon. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering lodging, catering, and vehicle transportation to and from site locations to ensure the sustenance and housing of crews throughout the Spring 2027 planting window. Managed by the Government of Yukon, the contract requires the provider to hold valid local business licenses for the Haines Junction area. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 26, 2026, to support the operational needs of prime contractors during the specified project timeline.
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Aircraft Charter and Flight OperationsThe Aircraft Charter and Flight Operations subcontract involves providing piloted aircraft and comprehensive flight services to support prime contractors on research and development projects for the Georgia Institute of Technology. The scope of work includes flight planning, the execution of specific flight test profiles, and the transportation of R&D personnel and equipment. Eligible providers must supply fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft capable of supporting R&D payloads and must maintain FAA Part 135 or Part 91 certifications. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 481211 and focuses on the delivery of completed flight hours and successful mission execution. Interested parties should note that the response deadline is October 30, 2026, with the solicitation having been posted on October 2, 2026.
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Comprehensive Support for Removal Operations II
Solicitation # 70RDA126R00000008
The Department of Homeland Security, through the Office of Procurement Operations, is soliciting a single-award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) commercial services contract for Comprehensive Support to Removal Operations (CSRO) II under solicitation 70RDA126R00000008. The contract aims to enhance voluntary return and removal operations, specifically supporting the Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) and Incentivized Voluntary Departure (IVD) programs. A primary component of the scope is Project Homecoming, which utilizes the CBP Home App to facilitate the enrollment, vetting, and transportation of eligible non-criminal illegal aliens. The contract has a cumulative dollar ceiling of 2.062 billion dollars, with a minimum guarantee of 2,500 dollars for the base period. The period of performance consists of a one-year base ordering period with two optional one-year extensions. The contractor will be responsible for a wide range of non-personal services, including program management, logistics, ticketing, aviation coordination, data management, and strategic outreach. Performance will occur at multiple locations, including various ICE facilities across the United States and potentially OCONUS. Award will be based on best value using a trade-off process, evaluating Technical Capability and Approach, Demonstrated Prior Experience, and Price, in that order of importance. Proposals are due by September 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Submissions must be divided into a technical volume and a price volume, with the technical approach limited to 25 pages. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to cybersecurity and privacy standards for handling personally identifiable information and controlled unclassified information.
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NAICS: 481211
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Emergency Aeromedical Evacuation Services
Solicitation # W81K0026QA240
Solicitation W81K00-26-Q-A240 is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, specifically designated for HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, to provide on-demand emergency aeromedical evacuation services. The contract supports the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by transporting personnel and their dependents from Bucholz Army Airfield at Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands, to medical facilities in Oahu, Hawaii. This is an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract utilizing Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) task orders. The period of performance spans five one-year ordering periods from November 15, 2026, through November 14, 2031. The scope of work includes a monthly retainer fee for 24/7/365 operational readiness and as-needed evacuation missions. The contractor must provide bedside-to-bedside transport using fixed-wing pressurized aircraft certified for long-range over-water operations, supporting both Advanced Life Support and Critical Care Transport. A key performance requirement is the guarantee of patient pickup within 24 hours of mission notification. Award will be determined using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process, requiring a technical rating of at least Acceptable based on a written capability statement. Following multiple amendments, the final quotation due date is October 16, 2026.
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J&A-Government Furnished Aircraft Operational and Maintenance Services
Solicitation # 70CDCR26C00000021
The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Detention Compliance and Removals office, has awarded contract 70CDCR26C00000021 to Eastern Air Express LLC for Government Furnished Aircraft Operational Support for Aircraft and Maintenance Services. This contract provides critical operational, maintenance, logistics, and airworthiness support for government-furnished aircraft used to facilitate ICE ERO missions. The total estimated value for fiscal year 2026 is 215,524,664.00 dollars, with the primary place of performance located in Kansas City, Missouri. This procurement was conducted as a non-competitive award under the statutory authority of unusual and compelling urgency. Classified under NAICS code 481211, the agreement ensures the continued airworthiness and operational readiness of the aircraft fleet. Primary administrative oversight is managed by Sarah West and Natasha Nguyen within the agency's Washington, DC office.
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NAICS: 481211
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Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Yellowst
Solicitation # 140D0426Q0413
Solicitation 140D0426Q0413 is a single-award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract issued by the Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center for exclusive use Type III helicopter flight services at Yellowstone National Park. The contract spans a five-year period of performance from March 1, 2027, through February 29, 2032, with a total ceiling amount of 8,000,000 dollars. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses, including HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide a fully operated and maintained helicopter, personnel, fuel, and a fuel servicing vehicle to support natural resource missions, including fire operations, law enforcement surveillance, and general support such as search and rescue and short-haul transport. The government will award the contract based on a tradeoff analysis to determine the best value, prioritizing technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance over the total evaluated price. Technical requirements include the ability to operate between 10,000 and 18,000 feet pressure altitude for up to two hours and the provision of a portable aviation oxygen system. The contractor must adhere to strict safety and maintenance standards, including NFPA 407 for fuel servicing and FAA regulatory requirements. Payment is processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform, requiring signed aircraft use reports and supporting documentation for additional pay items. Evaluation factors emphasize the Safety Management System and aircraft compliance, with failure to meet minimum aircraft requirements resulting in an unsatisfactory rating.
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NAICS: 481211
Federal
Exclusive Use Fire Helicopter Flight Services, Sou
Solicitation # 140D0426Q0802
Solicitation 140D0426Q0802 is a request for a single award IDIQ contract to provide Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter Flight Services for the US Wildland Fire Service at Everglades National Park. The contract is set aside for small business concerns and covers a performance period from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2031, consisting of a base year and four option years. The scope of work includes water and retardant delivery, aerial ignition, reconnaissance, and external load operations. The government has established a contract ceiling of 5,000,000 dollars, with a minimum guarantee of 120 days of daily availability for the first year. Award will be based on a tradeoff analysis prioritizing past performance, technical capability, and organizational safety over total evaluated price. Technical requirements include adherence to 14 CFR Parts 91, 133, and 135, as well as USWFS Aviation Operations and Management standards. Pilots must hold a commercial certificate with a rotorcraft-helicopter rating and a second-class medical certificate, while on-site mechanics must possess valid FAA A&P ratings. The contractor is required to maintain specific aircraft and public liability insurance and comply with Department of Labor wage determinations. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform.
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