Freight Transportation Arrangement — NAICS 488510
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 488510 (Freight Transportation Arrangement). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 488510
Freight Transportation Arrangement. This industry falls under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 48).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 488510 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the freight transportation arrangement space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 488510 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 488510, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for freight transportation arrangement 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 488510. Set up your profile with your NAICS codes and certifications to receive personalized contract alerts.
NAICS 488510 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the freight transportation arrangement market has seen 1,171 contract awards totaling $902.5M in value. The median contract size is $17K, with approximately 33 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
1,171
Total Value
$902.5M
Median Contract
$17K
Competitors
144
Contract value distribution
74 small business awards ($10.6M total value,$18K median)
144 companies compete for NAICS 488510 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 488510 (Freight Transportation Arrangement), 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 488510.
Recent NAICS 488510 Opportunities
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The Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, is procuring repair and modification services for air purifier units at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, requiring technical expertise in maintenance and system upgrades to ensure operational readiness.
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