Top USDA other support activities for air transportation contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Agriculture obligated $25.2M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 488190, up 11.0% from $22.7M in the preceding 12 months. 46 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 9 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Agriculture. 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 USDA 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 | 9line LLC | $8.6M | $9.2M | 34.1% | — |
| 2 | Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance, Inc. | $3.2M | $2.8M | 12.8% | — |
| 3 | Western Air Pilots LLC | $2.3M | $1.5M | 9.3% | — |
| 4 | Neptune Aviation Services, Inc. | $2.3M | $1.1M | 9.0% | ▲ 1 |
| 5 | Air Cargo Carriers, LLC | $1.2M | $1.2M | 4.7% | ▼ 1 |
| 6 | Mammoth Fuels LLC | $1.1M | $1.0M | 4.3% | ▲ 1 |
| 7 | Axxeum Inc | $852K | $842K | 3.4% | ▲ 1 |
| 8 | Cowboy Contracting LLC | $558K | $384K | 2.2% | ▲ 3 |
| 9 | Outback Firefighting, Inc. | $529K | $122K | 2.1% | ▲ 10 |
| 10 | Stapletons Automotive & Aviation | $515K | $429K | 2.0% | — |
| 11 | Yingling Aircraft, LLC | $465K | $242K | 1.8% | ▲ 3 |
| 12 | Gulf Aviation Inc | $462K | $248K | 1.8% | ▲ 1 |
| 13 | Logic Aviation Services LLC | $413K | $162K | 1.6% | ▲ 4 |
| 14 | Western Wildfire LLC | $412K | $473K | 1.6% | ▼ 5 |
| 15 | Heliwrench, Inc | $325K | $25K | 1.3% | ▲ 20 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Neptune Aviation Services, Inc.$1.1M → $2.3M (+$1.1M) · now #4
- Western Air Pilots LLC$1.5M → $2.3M (+$842K) · now #3
- Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance, Inc.$2.8M → $3.2M (+$432K) · now #2
Largest declines
- Aerotek Aviation LLC$1.1M → $180K (−$956K) · now #16
- 9line LLC$9.2M → $8.6M (−$586K) · now #1
- Heli-Works Inc$353K → $80K (−$273K) · now #27
New to this market
7 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| TEL-Instrument Electronics Corp | Jan 29, 2026 | $126K |
| Savage Fire Support LLC | Jul 27, 2026 | $99K |
| Hillcrest Aircraft Company | Jan 27, 2026 | $35K |
| Atlas Communications Corp | Aug 3, 2026 | $28K |
| Texas Air Services Inc | Aug 19, 2026 | $23K |
| Reeder Flying Service, Inc. | Mar 27, 2026 | $18K |
| DE Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited | Mar 17, 2026 | $9K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Agriculture, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | $18.6M | $17.4M | Up $1.3M (7.2%) |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | $6.5M | $5.3M | Up $1.2M (23.4%) |
| Natural Resources Conservation Service | $50K | $34K | Up $16K (47.2%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1202SA26K9520 | Neptune Aviation Services, Inc. MORATORIUM EXEMPTION: WCF AVIATION SHERPA FDR-CVR A-KIT INSTALLATION FOR 9 (NINE) SD3-60 SHERPAS CONTRACT #: 1202SA22T9505 | $1.2M | Dec 30, 2026 |
| 12639525F0441 | Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance, Inc. TASK ORDER FOR INSPECTIONS, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, AND INSTALLATION OF SPECIALIZED MISSION EQUIPMENT ON ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT OPERATING MO, TN AND KY | $3.6M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 1202SA26K9701 | Western Air Pilots LLC PILOT SERVICES 1202SA22T9700 WESTERN AIR PILOTS LLC. FY 26 FUNDING CO MATT OLSON | $2.3M | Jan 10, 2027 |
| 1202SA26K9700 | 9line LLC FUNDING FOR PILOT SERVICES FOR FY 26 CONTRACT 1202SA22T9701 CO MATT OLSON | $8.6M | Jan 10, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top USDA contractors for NAICS 488190?
In the latest 12 months, 9line LLC ($8.6M), Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance, Inc. ($3.2M), Western Air Pilots LLC ($2.3M) received the most USDA obligations for other support activities for air transportation.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 79.7% of positive obligations, and 9line LLC alone held 34.1%. 7 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large USDA NAICS 488190 contracts ending soon?
4 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 1202SA26K9520 (Neptune Aviation Services, Inc., $1.2M obligated), ending Dec 30, 2026. 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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