Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation

The NAICS code 483113 - Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation encompasses maritime transportation services focused on cargo movement, vessel chartering, and support operations along coastal regions and the Great Lakes. Services include barge transportation, tug and pilot services, vessel charters, marine logistics, and specialized maritime support for government agencies. These services primarily involve the transportation of equipment, supplies, fuel, and providing critical maritime infrastructure support for military, research, and civilian government operations.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate a diverse range of maritime support services, predominantly for defense and scientific agencies. The Department of Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and U.S. Coast Guard frequently award contracts, with typical values ranging from $10,000 to $2,000,000 and durations spanning several months to multiple years. Recurring contractors include Pacific Maritime Group, Okinawa Marine Service, Signet Maritime Corporation, and Centerline Logistics Corp. Many awards are set aside for small businesses, particularly total small business designations, and frequently involve barge transportation, tug services, vessel charters, and maritime logistics support in locations including California, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, and Okinawa.

The sole federal contract opportunity posted under this NAICS code is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers solicitation seeking a small business to provide a bucket boat for bridge inspections at Rock Island Arsenal. The opportunity requires an underbridge access vessel with specific technical capabilities, a pilot, and operator to support structural engineering inspections along the Mississippi River near Moline, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. The solicitation is structured as a firm-fixed price contract with a single day of performance scheduled for October 28, 2024, with quotes due by October 11, 2024.