USTRANSCOM contracts
The USTRANSCOM, part of the Department of Defense, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what USTRANSCOM buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 9
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $3 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 24%
Open USTRANSCOM contracts, due soonest
- Oman Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services
Due in 3 daysOct 8, 2026
- Stevedoring Services for Port of Bremerhaven, Germany
Due in 8 daysOct 13, 2026
- Kingdom of Bahrain S&RTS
✦ U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) wants a contractor to handle U.S. Government cargo at ports, bases and a dry dock across the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Due in 24 daysOct 29, 2026
- Household Goods Moving, Shipping, Transportation, and Storage Service Providers Software Integration Request for Information
Due in 25 daysOct 30, 2026
- Voluntary Tanker Agreement (VTA)
✦ U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is seeking ocean tanker companies to join the Voluntary Tanker Agreement (VTA), a contingency contract for chartering ships that carry…
Due in 452 daysDec 31, 2027
- Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) - 2024 Renewal
✦ U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is renewing the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA), a contingency contract in which ocean carriers commit ship capacity for…
Due in 996 daysJun 27, 2029
What USTRANSCOM is buying right now
NAICS codes on USTRANSCOM's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 488320 | Marine Cargo Handling | 3 |
| 483111 | Deep Sea Freight Transportation | 2 |
| 484210 | Used Household and Office Goods Moving | 1 |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | 1 |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 1 |
USTRANSCOM contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $5.2 billion |
| FY2025 | $4.8 billion |
| FY2026 | $3 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What USTRANSCOM spends the most on
Industries with the most USTRANSCOM contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 481211 | Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation | $4.6 billion |
| 483111 | Deep Sea Freight Transportation | $2.4 billion |
| 492110 | Couriers and Express Delivery Services | $1.5 billion |
| 481212 | Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $956.4 million |
| 488510 | Freight Transportation Arrangement | $932 million |
| 488999 | All Other Support Activities for Transportation | $565.6 million |
| 488320 | Marine Cargo Handling | $385.1 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $297.2 million |
Small business contracts at USTRANSCOM
About 24% of USTRANSCOM's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.
Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:
- Small business: $257 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $68.1 million
- 8(a): $44.5 million
- Women-owned: $8.6 million
- HUBZone: $386,176
Set-asides on USTRANSCOM's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 9
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Who wins USTRANSCOM contracts
Companies with the most USTRANSCOM contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Atlas Air, Inc. | $1.3 billion |
| Federal Express Corporation | $1 billion |
| Patriot Team | $813.1 million |
| Omni Air International, LLC | $729.4 million |
| Federal Express Corporation | $711.7 million |
| National Air Cargo Group, Inc | $585.8 million |
| International Auto Logistics, LLC | $565.6 million |
| American Roll-on Roll-Off Carrier, LLC | $447.8 million |
| Crowley Logistics, Inc. | $443.7 million |
| Kalitta Air LLC | $425.5 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Where USTRANSCOM's open work is
By place of performance, the most open USTRANSCOM contracts are in Illinois.
- Illinois: 3 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find USTRANSCOM contract opportunities?
The USTRANSCOM posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 9 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.
How much does USTRANSCOM spend on contracts?
The USTRANSCOM obligated about $3 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 24% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are USTRANSCOM's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most USTRANSCOM contract dollars were Atlas Air, Inc., Federal Express Corporation and Patriot Team, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at USTRANSCOM?
Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.
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