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.
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NAICS 488510 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the freight transportation arrangement market has seen 1,103 contract awards totaling $848.8M in value. The median contract size is $17K, with approximately 31 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
1,103
Total Value
$848.8M
Median Contract
$17K
Competitors
143
Contract value distribution
74 small business awards ($10.6M total value,$18K median)
143 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
View all →The Department of Defense is procuring the relocation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) from Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to Stewart Air National Guard Base in New York. The contractor will be responsible for inspecting, loading, and offloading the BESS without government-provided equipment. This is a first-time requirement with no incumbent contractor.
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The Department of State is procuring outbound shipping services due to ongoing regional instability affecting standard shipping routes. Competition was limited to a few qualified vendors capable of meeting urgent logistical requirements, and the selected contractor was awarded based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable quotation of $31,487.79, demonstrating the ability to fulfill the required services within the necessary timeframe.
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring performance-based support for the F15 Depot Follow-On program. The contractor will provide logistics management, supply chain engineering, and material support for approximately 2,874 National Stock Numbers to support DoD and Foreign Military Sales customers. Key requirements include meeting supply chain performance metrics for material availability and Depot Fill Rate.
The Department of the Army is procuring global shipping services for both continental and overseas locations. The requirement involves the transport of materials and equipment across a global network.
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