Top DOT other support activities for air transportation contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Transportation obligated $46.5M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 488190, up 108.0% from $22.4M in the preceding 12 months. 17 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 2 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Transportation. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DOT contractors for NAICS 488190
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jet Support Services, Inc. | $24.1M | $4.2M | 51.6% | ▲ 2 |
| 2 | King Aerospace, Inc. | $16.3M | $0 | 35.0% | New |
| 3 | Strategic Technology Institute Inc | $3.7M | $5.1M | 8.0% | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Duncan Aviation Inc | $746K | $620K | 1.6% | ▲ 2 |
| 5 | Jeppesen Foreflight, Inc. | $437K | $501K | 0.9% | ▲ 2 |
| 6 | Standardaero Atlantic, Inc. | $434K | $663K | 0.9% | ▼ 1 |
| 7 | Intercontinental Jet Service Corporation | $206K | $421K | 0.4% | ▲ 1 |
| 8 | DB Systems, Inc. | $203K | $0 | 0.4% | New |
| 9 | West Star Aviation, LLC | $113K | $0 | 0.2% | New |
| 10 | Learjet Inc | $110K | $228K | 0.2% | ▲ 1 |
| 11 | Easat Radar Systems Ltd | $76K | $182K | 0.2% | ▲ 3 |
| 12 | Textron Aviation Inc | $57K | $338K | 0.1% | ▼ 3 |
| 13 | Broadies Aircraft & Engine Service Inc | $50K | $941K | 0.1% | ▼ 9 |
| 14 | Web Manuals Inc | $46K | $43K | 0.1% | ▲ 5 |
| 15 | Sentinel Aerospace, LLC | $21K | $8.2M | 0.1% | ▼ 14 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Jet Support Services, Inc.$4.2M → $24.1M (+$19.9M) · now #1
- King Aerospace, Inc.$0 → $16.3M (+$16.3M) · now #2
- DB Systems, Inc.$0 → $203K (+$203K) · now #8
Largest declines
- Sentinel Aerospace, LLC$8.2M → $21K (−$8.2M) · now #15
- Strategic Technology Institute Inc$5.1M → $3.7M (−$1.4M) · now #3
- Broadies Aircraft & Engine Service Inc$941K → $50K (−$891K) · now #13
New to this market
4 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| King Aerospace, Inc. | Dec 17, 2025 | $16.3M |
| DB Systems, Inc. | Feb 2, 2026 | $203K |
| Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. | Nov 17, 2025 | $14K |
| Fieldtech Avionics & Instruments Inc | Dec 9, 2025 | $11K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Transportation, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | $46.5M | $22.4M | Up $24.2M (108.0%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6973GH26F00350 | Strategic Technology Institute Inc FUNDING 6973GH-24-D-00009 STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (STI) (MECHANICS). OPTION YEAR II POP: 2-1-2026 THRU 1-31-2027. | $3.9M | Jan 31, 2027 |
| 6973GH26F01363 | Jet Support Services, Inc. FUNDING 6973GH-25-D-00057 JSSI (CHALLENGER 600 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SERIES). OPT YR I POP: 9-15-2026 THRU 9-14-2027. | $10.6M | Sep 14, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DOT contractors for NAICS 488190?
In the latest 12 months, Jet Support Services, Inc. ($24.1M), King Aerospace, Inc. ($16.3M), Strategic Technology Institute Inc ($3.7M) received the most DOT obligations for other support activities for air transportation.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 98.9% of positive obligations, and Jet Support Services, Inc. alone held 51.6%. 4 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DOT NAICS 488190 contracts ending soon?
2 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 6973GH26F00350 (Strategic Technology Institute Inc, $3.9M obligated), ending Jan 31, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$11.3MFigures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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