Northwoods Aviation Inc
Northwoods Aviation Inc is a small business in Gaylord, MI registered on SAM.gov to bid on federal contracts. It has won about $112,135 in federal prime contracts since fiscal year 2024, according to USAspending.gov's award records for its UEI.
- UEI
- JL8BASSMGEJ7
- CAGE code
- 3XCR7
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
Federal contract history
| Fiscal year | Obligated, prime contracts |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $71,346 |
| FY2026 (incomplete) | $34,339 |
| FY2027 (so far) | $6,450 |
FY2026 ended September 30, and its year-end contract reports and corrections are still arriving, so it's marked incomplete until about early January 2027.
These are every prime contract USAspending.gov records under UEI JL8BASSMGEJ7, from its award search. For a company that is part of a parent company, USAspending's recipient page can show a different figure for a year, because it counts the company's own record and its parent's record separately.
Its biggest federal customers since fiscal year 2024: Departmental Offices ($112,135).
Recent contract awards
New contracts, by the date each was first signed. Orders and changes to older contracts count in the yearly totals above but aren't listed here, and Defense awards appear 90 days after signing.
| Awarded | Agency | What it's for | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Departmental Offices | Aircraft rental agreement for national park service isle royale surveys | $38,489 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Departmental Offices | Aircraft rental agreement for NPS winter research program 2026 | $26,427 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Departmental Offices | Aircraft rental agreement for NPS 2025 summer resources management flights | $14,036 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Departmental Offices | Aircraft rental agreement for NPS sar operations isle royale NP | $3,431 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Departmental Offices | Aircraft rental agreement for NPS winter research program - NE minnesota and isle… | $29,752 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | MN-domb-aviation contract for caspian | $17,640 |
Figures are prime contract obligations reported to USAspending.gov. Work done as a subcontractor isn't included.
Registration details
Show registration details
From SAM.gov's monthly public file dated Nov 1, 2026. If the business has updated its registration since, SAM.gov shows the newer details.
| Legal business name | Northwoods Aviation Inc |
|---|---|
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | JL8BASSMGEJ7 |
| CAGE code | 3XCR7 |
| Location | Gaylord, MI |
| SAM.gov registration | Active through Jun 25, 2027 |
| Business started | 1973 |
| Primary NAICS code | 481211: Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation |
| How to contact | No phone or email in SAM.gov's public file. Search UEI JL8BASSMGEJ7 in SBA's Small Business Search for a contact the business added. |
Certifications and business types
No SBA certification (8(a), HUBZone or WOSB) in SAM.gov's public file (Nov 1, 2026).
SBA certifications let a business compete for set-aside contracts (set-asides explained). Check the current record on its SAM.gov entry.
How to check or correct this record
The file sometimes leaves a certification out, and a newer one won't be in it yet.
Check or correct this record at the source: open its SAM.gov entry, or search UEI JL8BASSMGEJ7 () in SAM.gov's entity search (free sign-in) and in SBA's Small Business Search (formerly DSBS), which shows SBA certifications. The business can update its details in its SAM.gov registration and its certifications at certifications.sba.gov.
NAICS codes Northwoods Aviation Inc is small under
On its SAM.gov registration, Northwoods Aviation Inc meets the SBA size standard for these industries, so it can bid on small business set-asides that use them.
- 481211 Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
- 481212 Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
- 481219 Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation
- 487990 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
- 541370 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Open contracts in Northwoods Aviation Inc's NAICS codes
44 open federal opportunities on SAM.gov use one of Northwoods Aviation Inc's NAICS codes and may be open to it: no set-aside, or, in the codes it is registered small under, a small business set-aside. Here are a few, those in its primary code first (none of these are in Michigan right now), then the soonest due.
- Emergency Aeromedical Evacuation Services
✦ The Army's Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West (MRCO-W) wants on-demand emergency air ambulance (aeromedical evacuation) service under solicitation W81K0026QA240.
Due in 2 daysNov 9, 2026, 10:00 AM CSTThe AI summary flags this date. Check SAM.gov.
- Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Yosemite
Due in 6 daysNov 13, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
- Commercial Passenger Airlift Service (121/135)
Due in 6 daysNov 13, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
- Sources Sought - Alaskan Vendors for Type 3 Multiple Award Task Order Contract for Helicopter Support Services
Due in 9 daysNov 16, 2026, 12:00 PM AKST
- USWFS EU T3 Helo Fire - Fort Wainwright, AK
Due in 10 daysNov 17, 2026, 2:00 PM CST
Similar small businesses
Other small businesses of a similar size with the same primary NAICS code (481211) that have won federal contracts in Michigan and nearby states:
- Kalitta Charters, LLC, Ypsilanti, MI
- TDM Inc, La Crosse, WI
- Grand Aire Inc, Swanton, OH
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northwoods Aviation Inc's CAGE code?
Northwoods Aviation Inc's CAGE code is 3XCR7. The Defense Logistics Agency assigns CAGE codes when a business registers on SAM.gov.
What is Northwoods Aviation Inc's UEI?
Northwoods Aviation Inc's Unique Entity ID (UEI) is JL8BASSMGEJ7. SAM.gov assigns the UEI, and it identifies the business across the federal government.
Is Northwoods Aviation Inc's SAM.gov registration active?
Yes, as of SAM.gov's public data from Nov 1, 2026, Northwoods Aviation Inc's registration is active through Jun 25, 2027. Registrations are renewed every year.
Is Northwoods Aviation Inc a small business?
Northwoods Aviation Inc is registered on SAM.gov as small under 6 NAICS codes, including its primary code, 481211. Size is set per NAICS code, so a business can be small for some contracts and not others.
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