Marine Cargo Handling: NAICS 488320
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 488320
Marine Cargo Handling. This industry falls under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 48).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 488320 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the marine cargo handling space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 488320 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 488320, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for marine cargo handling 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.
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NAICS 488320 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the marine cargo handling market has seen 685 contract awards totaling $416.6M in value. The median contract size is $112K, with approximately 19 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
685
Total Value
$416.6M
Median Contract
$112K
Competitors
77
Contract value distribution
88 small business awards ($45.2M total value,$95K median)
77 companies compete for NAICS 488320 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 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling), 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 488320.
Recent NAICS 488320 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Defense is procuring Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) for handling the import and export of designated U.S. Government cargo at various locations in Jordan, including the Aqaba Main Port and military air bases. The contractor must complete all tasks as outlined in the Performance Work Statement and will be compensated based on the applicable commodity rate as per the designated Schedule of Rates.
The Department of Defense is procuring Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) at the designated Ports of Guam to support the import and export of Defense Transportation System sponsored cargo. Key requirements include managing U.S. military cargo, ensuring physical security, and providing documentation for port operation expenses as outlined in the Performance Work Statement. The proposal submission date has been extended to July 23, 2026.
The Department of Defense is procuring Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services at Rotterdam, Netherlands to support the import and export of Defense Transportation System sponsored cargo. The services will encompass the complete handling of surface moving cargo, including receipt, disposition, and processing for simultaneous shipments across multiple transportation modes, with potential for 24/7 operations including holidays.
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