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NAICS Code· 488190

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized services for air transportation (except air traffic control and other airport operations). Illustrative Examples: Aircraft maintenance and repair services (except factory conversions, overhauls, rebuilding) Aircraft passenger screening security services Aircraft testing services Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 488190 – Other Support Activities for Air Transportation covers specialized ground-based and logistical services that enable the safe, efficient, and sustained operation of military and civilian aircraft without direct flight or airframe maintenance. This includes aircraft towing, ramp handling, fueling support, cargo loading and unloading, aircraft cleaning, ground power unit provision, de-icing, and other non-routine airfield support functions critical to mission readiness.

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NAICS code 488190 covers Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized services for air transportation (except air traffic control and other airport operations). Illustrative Examples: Aircraft maintenance and repair services (except factory conversions, overhauls, rebuilding) Aircraft passenger screening security services Aircraft testing services Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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BLADDER, ACCUMULATOR, HYThe contract specifies the procurement of one hydraulic bladder accumulator, identified as a commercial off-the-shelf item with part number 06308-10801-103 and NSN 3040-01-693-3445, sourced from SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION. The item has no shelf life requirement and is strictly prohibited from containing any Class I ozone-depleting chemicals, overriding any conflicting specification requirements; alternative chemicals must be approved unless already authorized. Delivery is due within 20 days of contract award, with shipment FOB destination and no tolerance for quantity variance. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and packaging must comply with DLA’s RP001 requirements and MIL-STD-129 labeling, with hazardous materials following TQ requirement IP025 and non-hazardous materials conforming to ASTM D3951 under the precedence of DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Palletization must adhere to DLA packaging standards, and the item must be shipped via traceable means—parcel post is prohibited. The delivery address is aboard the USS RICHARD M MCCOOL JR LPD 29, with transportation governed by DLAD PROC NOTES C19 and C20. The contract reference is SPE7L1-26-T-833Z, with a required delivery date of July 9, 2026, and a designated point of contact at the Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain.
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FAIRING, AIRCRAFTThe contract is for the procurement of 13 aircraft fairings, identified by NSN 1560016838495 and part number 74A172316-2039, under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-570L issued by the Department of Defense’s ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV. Delivery is required FOB origin, with a 171-day after receipt of order lead time and a specified need ship date of January 10, 2027, and an original required delivery date of August 28, 2027. The sole delivery point is W62G2T, W1A8 DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN, 25600 S CHRISMAN ROAD, REC WHSE 57, TRACY CA 95304-5000, US. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, including specific preservation methods (QUP 001, PRES MTHD 10, CLNG/DRY 1, CUSH/DUNN MAT GT, UNIT CONT E8, OPI M, PACK CODE U), and palletization must meet DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). Marking shall follow MIL-STD-129 with the special fragile designation (Code 01). Inspection and acceptance are to occur at origin, with sampling methods restricted to MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331 Table 1, or an equivalent zero-based plan; critical, major, and minor attributes must be assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. Unspecified attributes are deemed major. Zero non-conformances are required for acceptance when using MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4. Item Unique Identification is not required per DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i), and contractors must remove all government identification from non-accepted supplies. Technical and quality requirements referenced by R or I numbers must be obtained from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The contract incorporates key clauses including 252.203-7000, 252.20
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RING, RETAININGThe contract is for the procurement of 96 retaining rings, identified by NSN 5325-01-559-9495 and part number 951735-0001, issued under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-06HJ by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense. The total contract value is $9,216.00 at a unit price of $96.000 per item, with a fixed quantity and zero variance allowed. Delivery is required FOB origin within 57 days of the Actual Delivery Order, with final destination at DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Florida, where both inspection and acceptance will occur. All items must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede ASTM D3951 packaging standards. Packaging and marking shall adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129 for barcoding, labeling, and identification, including direct marking of bare items as required by RQ017, and palletization must follow RP001. Sampling must conform to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, Table 1, with acceptance criteria set at zero non-conformances unless otherwise stated; critical, major, and minor attributes must be verified at levels VII, IV, and II respectively, with corresponding AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0. The item is designated as a critical application item. Invoicing is mandatory through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all shipments must comply with DLAD Proc Notes C19 and C20. Contractor compliance includes adherence to all applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, including cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171, safeguarding of covered defense information, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and restrictions on acquiring items from Communist Chinese military companies. Hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and all offers must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by July 22, 2026. No options or indefinite-delivery provisions are included, and the contract is structured as a fixed-price, non-negotiable procurement with no subcontracting flexibility beyond commercial items under approved deviations.
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STRAINER, SEDIMENTThe contract is for the procurement of 135 sediment strainers, identified by NSN 4730-01-507-2882 and part number 1340130, under solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-7469, issued by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division. The requirement is divided into two line items: 110 units to be delivered to San Diego, California, and 25 units to be delivered to Cherry Point, North Carolina, both with a 68-day delivery window from the ship date, and strict zero variance on quantity. Delivery terms are FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, and packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 unless superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which takes precedence. All items must be marked and labeled per MIL-STD-129 and palletized according to DLA Packaging Requirements, with each unit packed one per unit pack. The contract mandates adherence to specific transportation guidelines and specifies the need ship dates as October 4, 2026 for Cherry Point and February 11, 2028 for San Diego, both falling under the original required delivery date of June 7, 2027. The unit of issue is each, and pricing is set at $25.00 per unit for both line items, with total contract value reflecting the full quantity. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2026, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, and the primary point of contact is William Cain.
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Domestic and International LogisticsThe contract involves the domestic and international transportation of a packaged ejector foot from U.S. origin to Saudi Arabia, requiring full compliance with U.S. export regulations, accurate documentation, and end-to-end shipment tracking. The logistics services must ensure secure handling, timely delivery, and adherence to all applicable international shipping standards and defense-related compliance requirements. This subcontract is issued under the NAICS code 488190 for other support activities for transportation and falls under the purview of the Department of Defense’s ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2026, with responses due by July 22, 2026, and performance is expected to originate from the United States with final delivery in Saudi Arabia. All involved parties must maintain strict control over documentation and tracking systems to meet defense contract obligations and ensure seamless customs clearance and delivery confirmation.
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DESCRIPTION: MANIFOLD,FLUID,AIRC; NSN 2995014434165, PART NUMBER: 6920413E3The contract pertains to a fluid manifold for aircraft with NSN 2995-01-443-4165 and part number 6920413E3, supplied by Parker-Hannifin Corporation, and is classified as a Critical Safety/Critical Application Item requiring a higher level quality system. Delivery is scheduled for 282 days after receipt of order to the designated location, with FOB at origin and inspection and acceptance also conducted at origin. The solicitation, issued under number SPE4A526R0254, is unrestricted and utilizes other than full and open competition, with an anticipated award made against the OEM’s Basic Ordering Agreement. A request for proposal will be released around July 30, 2026, with responses due by August 30, 2026. Offers exceeding $750,000 require a subcontracting plan, and those over $2,500,000 additionally require certified cost and pricing data. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Alternate suppliers must submit a Source Approval Request package with a completed solicitation copy to be considered; failure to meet timeline requirements for SAR evaluation will disqualify the alternate offer for this procurement but not future ones. Award decisions will consider price, past performance, and other factors via the Supplier Performance Risk System. The point of contact for inquiries is Courtney Minor of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Richmond, Virginia.
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166 MXG Aircraft Washing BPAThis solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-aside for a Blanket Purchase Agreement under NAICS code 488190 with a size standard of $35.0 million, aimed at securing aircraft washing and related support services at New Castle Air National Guard Base in Delaware. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price BPA with a maximum ceiling of $350,000 and an ordering period not to exceed 60 months from award date. Vendors must submit quotes using the provided BPA Price List and adhere to the revised FAR 52.212-1 provisions where terms like offer and offeror are replaced with quotation and vendor, and pricing must remain firm through September 30, 2026. All quotes must include current representations and certifications in SAM.gov and comply fully with the instructions in the solicitation or risk disqualification. The government retains the right to deny award to any vendor regardless of submission completeness. Site visit requests must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 22, 2026, to the designated contracting team, and all questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 29, 2026. Quotes are due no later than 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on July 20, 2026, and late submissions will not be considered. All communications must be directed to 1st Lt Brian Powell and SMSgt Bryan Driscoll via the provided email addresses. The contract is being procured by the Department of Defense’s 166th MXG through the U.S. Air Force and will be issued under solicitation W50S6X26Q0002. Compliance with every term and condition is mandatory, and failure to meet any requirement will render a quote ineligible for consideration.
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Repair of Panel Control, ElecThis solicitation, identified as RFQ 70Z03826QH0000077, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items under FAR Subpart 12.201, issued by the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, under the Department of Homeland Security. The requirement is for the repair or determination of non-repairability of one PANEL, CONTROL, ELECT, NSN 6110-01-433-4990, Part Number 712940-1, with an option to increase the quantity by two additional units, for a maximum of three total units at the same unit price within 365 days of award. The procurement is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis to G.E. Aviation (CAGE 19623) based on fair and reasonable pricing and an affirmative responsibility determination, with no set-aside or small business preference applied, though the small business size standard is $40 million. Offers must be submitted electronically via email to designated points of contact by the extended deadline of July 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT, with the RFQ number clearly stated in the subject line. The contract imposes stringent technical, documentation, and packaging requirements. Offerors must demonstrate access to and ability to update technical directives, provide airworthiness certification compliant with FAA procedures such as FAA Form 8130-3 or EASA 1 Form, and submit a Certificate of Conformance per FAR 52.246-15 that includes the NSN, part number, serial number, and purchase order number. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951-15 using best commercial practices, prohibit certain materials like Styrofoam or peanut packaging, and ensure individual labeling with full traceability. All items must be delivered F.O.B. destination to the USCG Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, NC, with invoices submitted electronically to ALC-Fiscal@uscg.mil following FAR 52.212-4 and 52.232-33. The contractor must flow down all contractual obligations to their supply chain, retain records in accordance with FAR 4.7, and comply with multiple certification requirements including ethics, labor standards, trafficking in persons, and Buy American provisions. No drawings, specifications, or schematics
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