01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 487990 Scenic And Sightseeing Transportation, Other Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 487990
Federal contract activity classified under Scenic And Sightseeing Transportation, Other across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 487990 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 487990 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$10.5K
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | -$0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| FY 2020 | $11.8K | 2 | 2 | 2 | +2,454,120.8% |
| FY 2021 | -$800 | 1 | 1 | 1 | −106.8% |
| FY 2022 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +100.0% |
| FY 2023 | $9.5K | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| FY 2024 | $72.6K | 5 | 2 | 2 | +667.4% |
| FY 2025 | -$10.5K | 2 | 2 | 2 | −114.4% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $43.1K | 9 | 1 | 52.3% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $33.0K | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $6.4K | 1 | 1 | 7.7% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 487990?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W07V ENDIST ROCK ISLAND | W912EK | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $33.0K | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 1 | 127EAY | FOREST SERVICE | $28.4K | 5 | 1 | 34.4% |
| USDA-FS, CSA EAST 6 | 124445 | FOREST SERVICE | $10.1K | 1 | 1 | 12.3% |
| SF OPERATIONS AND MAINTINANCE | 333129 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $6.4K | 1 | 1 | 7.7% |
| MEDICINE BOW-ROUTT NATIONAL FOREST | 128508 | FOREST SERVICE | $4.6K | 2 | 1 | 5.6% |
| USDA FOREST SERVICE | 129AC7 | FOREST SERVICE | -$0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 487990 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF SMOKEY BEAR BALLOON | $43.1K | 9 | 1 | 52.3% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| D.H. HELICOPTER, INC. | $33.0K | 2 | 1 | 40.0% | Feb 3, 2025 |
| AMDEC SA | $6.4K | 1 | 1 | 7.7% | Oct 25, 2019 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 487990?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W099 | LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MISCELLANEOUS | $38.5K | 7 | 1 | 46.7% |
| V221 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: PASSENGER AIR CHARTER | $33.0K | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| T009 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC | $6.4K | 1 | 1 | 7.7% |
| V999 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- OTHER: OTHER | $4.6K | 2 | 1 | 5.6% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 487990?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $82.5K | 12 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 487990?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127EAY25P0056 | FRIENDS OF SMOKEY BEAR BALLOON | Sep 16, 2025 | $10.3K | W099 | FOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 1 |
| W912EK24P0081 | D.H. HELICOPTER, INC. | Feb 3, 2025 | -$20.8K | V221 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST ROCK ISLAND |
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $82.5K market as addressable.