PSC V121: Transportation/Travel/Relocation – Transportation: Air Charter
V121 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for transportation/travel/relocation – transportation: air charter, in the transportation of things group. Here are the contracts open under it now, the NAICS codes it pairs with, and who buys and wins this work.
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Spending, FY2026
- $1 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 26%
Where V121 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group V: Transport, Travel, Relocation
- Group V1: Transportation of Things
- Code V121: Transportation/Travel/Relocation – Transportation: Air Charter
NAICS codes used with PSC V121
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with V121 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 481211 | Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation | $1.8 billion |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $1.6 billion |
| 481212 | Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $986 million |
| 488190 | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | $473.6 million |
| 325998 | All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | $179 million |
| 481219 | Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation | $163 million |
Who buys under PSC V121
Agencies with the most contract dollars under V121 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Ustranscom | $2.7 billion |
| Department of State | $1.6 billion |
| Department of the Navy | $651.1 million |
| Bureau of Land Management | $174.6 million |
| Departmental Offices | $43.9 million |
| Missile Defense Agency | $26.4 million |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $7.6 million |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | $5.7 million |
Federal spending under PSC V121 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $2.3 billion |
| FY2025 | $1.9 billion |
| FY2026 | $1 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $-156,200 |
Who wins PSC V121 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Xator LLC | $1.6 billion |
| Atlas Air, Inc. | $665.2 million |
| Kalitta Air LLC | $420.3 million |
| Patriot Team | $400.4 million |
| National Air Cargo Group, Inc | $350.9 million |
| Air Transport International Inc | $308.1 million |
| Federal Express Corporation | $296.9 million |
| Airborne Tactical Advantage Co LLC | $200.9 million |
| Perimeter Solutions LP | $174.5 million |
| Western Global Airlines Inc | $158.8 million |
Related PSC codes
- V111 Transportation/Travel/Relocation – Transportation: Air Freight
- V112 Transportation/Travel/Relocation – Transportation: Motor Freight
- V113 Transportation/Travel/Relocation – Transportation: Rail Freight
- V114 Transportation/Travel/Relocation – Transportation: Stevedoring
- V115 Transportation/Travel/Relocation – Transportation: Vessel Freight
- V119 Transportation/Travel/Relocation – Transportation: Other
- V122 Transportation/Travel/Relocation – Transportation: Motor Charter
- V123 Transportation/Travel/Relocation – Transportation: Rail Charter
- V124 Transportation/Travel/Relocation – Transportation: Marine Charter
- V125 Transportation/Travel/Relocation – Transportation: Vessel Towing
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC V121?
V121 is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for transportation/travel/relocation – transportation: air charter, under V (Transport, Travel, Relocation) and V1 (Transportation of Things). Agencies put a PSC on every contract to record what they bought.
What is the difference between a PSC and a NAICS code?
A PSC describes what the government is buying. A NAICS code describes the industry of the business doing the work, and it sets the SBA size standard for small business set-asides. Every contract notice has both.
Which NAICS code goes with PSC V121?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC V121 go with NAICS 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation), according to USAspending.gov. The contracting officer picks the NAICS code for each solicitation, so check the notice.
How do I find contracts that use PSC V121?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.