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Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
Transportation and Warehousing · SBA Size Standard: $40M · ~12,000 registered entities
NAICS 488190 covers aviation MRO, aircraft maintenance, and air transportation support. Key for DoD depot maintenance contracts under DLA Aviation and NAVAIR.
About NAICS 488190
NAICS 488190 covers support activities for air transportation not elsewhere classified — including aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), air traffic control support, fueling services, ground handling, and aviation technical services. For DoD, this is the primary code for aircraft MRO contracts supporting military fleets. Major defense programs like C-130 depot maintenance, F-16 overhauls, and helicopter engine repair fall here. DLA Aviation and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) are frequent buyers.
488190
NAICS Code
$40M
SBA Size Standard
12,000
Registered Entities
Applicable Set-Aside Programs
Companies that qualify under NAICS 488190 and hold applicable SBA certifications can compete for set-aside contracts reserved for these programs. Certifications are linked to your CAGE code record in SAM.gov.
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DoD Aviation MRO: Key Buyers and Programs
- DLA Aviation — aviation spare parts, consumables, and repair parts
- NAVAIR — Navy and Marine Corps aircraft systems and MRO
- AFLCMC — Air Force Life Cycle Management Center for fixed-wing MRO
- AMCOM — Army Aviation and Missile Command for rotary-wing MRO
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the size standard for NAICS 488190?
$40 million average annual receipts.
Contract Award Data
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NAICS 488190 Quick Facts
- Code
- 488190
- Sector
- Transportation and Warehousing
- SBA Size Standard
- $40M