Deep Sea Freight Transportation

NAICS 483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation encompasses maritime cargo and transportation services involving ocean-going vessels. This category includes commercial shipping operations that transport goods, materials, and specialized equipment across international and domestic maritime routes. Typical services include time charters, voyage charters, cargo transportation, vessel management, and specialized maritime logistics support for government and commercial entities.

The federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate significant maritime support services, predominantly for the Department of the Navy and Military Sealift Command. Awards range from $4,000 to over $1.4 million, with typical durations spanning several months to a year. Frequently awarded contractors include Keystone Shipping Services, Tote Services, Patriot Contract Services, and Ocean Duchess, Inc. The majority of awards are not set aside and involve delivery orders for ship management, maintenance, repairs, regulatory inspections, and logistics services. Common performance locations include various U.S. coastal regions, with a concentration in the Pacific and Atlantic maritime zones.

Recent federal contract opportunities predominantly focus on maritime charter services for the Military Sealift Command. These opportunities include tanker voyage charters, dry cargo time charters, and specialized vessel support missions. Requested services range from transporting petroleum products, military vehicles, and helicopters to providing research and support vessels for naval operations. Typical performance locations include coastal regions of the United States, with international destinations such as Japan, Kuwait, Qatar, and various Pacific and Middle Eastern maritime zones. Most opportunities are unrestricted and target vessels with specific technical capabilities, cargo capacities, and operational requirements.