Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation

NAICS Code 483114 (Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation) encompasses vessel charter and transportation services primarily supporting marine research, monitoring, and scientific operations. These services involve providing vessels, crew, and specialized maritime support for government agencies conducting field research, environmental surveys, and marine ecosystem studies. The vessels range from small research boats to larger charter vessels capable of supporting complex scientific missions across coastal and Great Lakes regions.

Federal Contract Awards under this NAICS code demonstrate a robust pattern of procurement by agencies like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Park Service, and the U.S. Navy. Awards typically range from $15,000 to over $6.5 million, with most contracts lasting between one to five years. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses such as Island C Enterprises LLC, B & N Fisheries Company, and Yoors Yachting Inc. Many awards are set aside for small businesses, with total small business set-asides being most common. Performance locations predominantly include coastal regions of Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, Gulf of Mexico, and maritime areas around Hawaii and Japan. Contract types are predominantly purchase orders and definitive contracts, with firm fixed-price pricing being standard.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities focus on specialized vessel charter services for marine research and monitoring projects. NOAA has solicited opportunities for vessel charters to support projects including marine mammal surveys in Southeast Alaska, Chinook salmon tagging in Pacific coastal waters, and research on manta rays near the Mississippi River delta. Other opportunities request vessels for dockside training for fisheries observer programs and scientific research vessel procurement. These opportunities consistently emphasize requirements for vessels with specific capabilities such as scientific equipment compatibility, crew accommodations, navigation technologies, and ability to support complex marine research operations. The solicitations typically use NAICS code 483114 with a small business size standard of 550 employees and are often set aside for small businesses.