Port and Harbor Operations: NAICS 488310
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 488310 (Port and Harbor Operations). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 488310
Port and Harbor Operations. This industry falls under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 48).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 488310 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the port and harbor operations space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 488310 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 488310, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for port and harbor operations 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 488310. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.
NAICS 488310 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the port and harbor operations market has seen 7,134 contract awards totaling $897.1M in value. The median contract size is $39K, with approximately 198 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
7,134
Total Value
$897.1M
Median Contract
$39K
Competitors
166
Contract value distribution
1,143 small business awards ($216.4M total value,$40K median)
166 companies compete for NAICS 488310 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 488310 (Port and Harbor Operations), 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 488310.
Recent NAICS 488310 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is procuring Port and Harbor services for the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer in Fiji. The key requirement is to provide port call services at Pago Pago.
The Department of the Interior is procuring boat docks for the FY26 MT-Dillon project at Clark Canyon Reservoir, specifically for Beaverhead and Lewis and Clark Campgrounds in Dillon, MT. The procurement involves the installation of docks by Damon Designs, Inc., and is associated with port and harbor operations.
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