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    NAICS Demand Lane

    Water Transportation, Contract Opportunities

    1,164 total opportunities (1,164 active) tied to NAICS 483 across federal, state, local, and forecast sources.
    NAICS 483Federal + SLED1.2K total
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    Total Opportunities
    1.2K
    Across all indexed sources
    Active Estimate
    1.2K
    Approximate active count
    Source Count
    3
    Federal, SLED, and forecast lanes

    Latest federal solicitations for NAICS 483.

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    WATER TAXI SERVICES

    Active

    AI Summary

    NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is seeking information from qualified sources to plan an IDIQ contract for year-round water taxi service transporting ship personnel between Rudee Inlet Fishing Center and Lynnhaven Inlet in Virginia. The anticipated five-year base period may be extended by six months. Estimated an…

    VA

    Posted Oct 23, 2026Due Nov 4, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 483212Sol: N465812700051
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    90-DAY TANKER TIME CHARTER

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of the Navy is soliciting a 90-day time charter for a tanker vessel under RFP N3220527R6014. The solicitation has been amended by Amendment 0001; bidders should review the attached RFP and supporting documents, including the amendment, for requirements and submission details. The notice lists no set-asid…

    VA

    Posted Oct 23, 2026Due Oct 28, 2026SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220527R6014
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    MED TANKER VOYAGE CHARTER

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of the Navy posted a sources-sought notice for a medical tanker voyage charter under solicitation N32205-SS-N321-27-006. The notice references amendment A0001 for further details. The available description does not specify the route, cargo requirements, charter duration, or acquisition strategy.

    VA

    Posted Oct 22, 2026Due Oct 27, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 483111Sol: N32205-SS-N321-27-006
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    N3220525R6003 - SURTASS-E RFP

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Navy seeks a fixed-price time charter, with reimbursable elements, for one U.S.-flagged vessel (or a vessel reflagged before delivery) to tow a passive acoustic monitoring array in worldwide operations. The vessel must maintain precise heading at low speed, operate continuously during events of up to 60 days, and m…

    VA

    Posted Oct 21, 2026Due Nov 5, 2026SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220525R6003
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    360-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of the Navy released RFP N3220527R6015 for a 360-day dry cargo time charter supporting the Department of Defense. The solicitation is unrestricted, with no set-aside indicated, and closes November 2, 2026. See the attached solicitation documents for vessel requirements and other bidding details.

    VA

    Posted Oct 21, 2026Due Nov 2, 2026SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220527R6015
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    US EAST COAST/GULF COAST JONES ACT TANKER (EXTENDED TERM CHARTER)

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of the Navy is seeking market information on an extended-term charter of a Jones Act-compliant tanker for service on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast. The notice is a Sources Sought, not a solicitation. The notice and three attachments were provided, and the Sources Sought document was revised on Octob…

    VA

    Posted Oct 21, 2026Due Nov 3, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 483111Sol: SS-27-005
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    SUBMARINE RESCUE VESSEL EXTENDED TIME CHARTER

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The Navy seeks proposals for a fixed-price time charter of one Jones Act-qualified, U.S.-flag offshore supply vessel to support submarine rescue requirements, sea trials, and other Fleet missions near Hampton Roads, Virginia. The charter includes a one-year base period, three one-year options, and one 11-month option. …

    VA

    Posted Oct 20, 2026Due Oct 22, 2026SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220526R6077
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    90-DAY TANKER TIME CHARTER

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The Department of the Navy is soliciting a 90-day time charter for a tanker vessel. The solicitation and supporting requirements are provided in the attached RFP documents; vessel specifications, routes, and other performance terms should be confirmed there. The opportunity is listed under NAICS 483111 and has no set-a…

    VA

    Posted Oct 19, 2026Due Oct 23, 2026SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220527R6013
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    60-DAY U.S. JONES ACT TANKER TIME CHARTER

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is soliciting a 60-day time charter for U.S. Jones Act tankers. Interested parties should refer to Amendment 0001 and the attached RFP for detailed requirements and supporting documents. This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 483111 and is not set aside for any specific group.

    VA

    Posted Oct 16, 2026Due Oct 20, 2026SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220527R6009
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    80-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking sources for an 80-day dry cargo time charter. Interested parties should refer to the attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-27-004 for further details.

    VA

    Posted Oct 16, 2026Due Oct 23, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 483111Sol: N32205-SS-N321-27-004
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    Source mix

    How this NAICS code is represented across indexed contract sources.

    federal
    1,132
    sled
    26
    forecast
    6

    Related NAICS Codes

    • 48, Transportation and Warehousing→
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    • 481112, Scheduled Freight Air Transportation→
    • 4812, Nonscheduled Air Transportation→
    • 48121, Nonscheduled Air Transportation→
    • 481211, Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation→
    • 481212, Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation→

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    About NAICS 483

    This industry sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the transportation of passengers or cargo over water. It includes various types of water transportation such as deep sea, coastal, inland, and ferry services.

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