Deep Sea Freight Transportation — NAICS 483111
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 483111
Deep Sea Freight Transportation. This industry falls under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 48).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 483111 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the deep sea freight transportation space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 483111 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 483111, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for deep sea freight transportation work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.
If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.
FedOverwatch monitors SAM.gov daily and can automatically match you with new opportunities under NAICS 483111. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.
NAICS 483111 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the deep sea freight transportation market has seen 8,756 contract awards totaling $9.0B in value. The median contract size is $103K, with approximately 243 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
8,756
Total Value
$9.0B
Median Contract
$103K
Competitors
114
Contract value distribution
4,292 small business awards ($3.4B total value,$64K median)
114 companies compete for NAICS 483111 contracts
See who's winning, their award values, and where you fit in the market
Explore CompetitorsSize Standards
The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.
Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 483111.
Recent NAICS 483111 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Defense is procuring a voyage charter for maritime transportation services. The key requirements include the provision of a vessel capable of meeting specific operational needs and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
The Department of Defense is procuring dry cargo tug services to support various operational needs. Key requirements include the provision of tugboats capable of handling specific cargo types and meeting safety and operational standards.
The Department of Defense is procuring a 29-day dry cargo time charter for marine transportation services. The contract has been awarded to Waterman Transport Inc., with key contacts including LCDR Amy Hutchings and Eric Hatcher for further communication.
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