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    NAICS Demand Lane

    Water Transportation, Contract Opportunities

    1,143 total opportunities (1,143 active) tied to NAICS 483 across federal, state, local, and forecast sources.
    NAICS 483Federal + SLED1.1K total
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    Total Opportunities
    1.1K
    Across all indexed sources
    Active Estimate
    1.1K
    Approximate active count
    Source Count
    3
    Federal, SLED, and forecast lanes

    Latest federal solicitations for NAICS 483.

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    TANKER (LNG) VOYAGE CHARTER

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking sources for a LNG voyage charter. Interested parties should refer to the attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N103-26-172 for further details.

    VA

    Posted Sep 14, 2026Due Sep 16, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 48311Sol: N32205-SS-N103-26-172
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    TANKER VOYAGE CHARTER

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking sources for a tanker voyage charter. Interested parties should refer to the attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N35C-26-171 for further details.

    VA

    Posted Sep 10, 2026Due Sep 17, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 483111Sol: N32205-SS-N35C-26-171
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    SUBMARINE RESCUE VESSEL EXTENDED TIME CHARTER

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is soliciting proposals for a fixed-price time charter of a Jones Act qualified Offshore Supply Vessel to support submarine rescue operations. The charter will have a one-year base period with options for additional years. Proposals must adhere to the instructions in the solicitation, which ha…

    VA

    Posted Sep 8, 2026Due Sep 21, 2026SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220526R6077
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    N3220525R6003 - SURTASS-E RFP

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is soliciting proposals for a fixed-priced time charter of a vessel to tow an acoustic array for U.S. Navy operations. The vessel must operate worldwide, maintain heading stability, and withstand ice conditions. The performance period includes a one-year base and three one-year options. Amendm…

    VA

    Posted Sep 8, 2026Due Sep 24, 2026SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220525R6003
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    SHIP CHECK NOTICE--OPERATION & MAINTENANCE (O&M) OF T-ATS VESSELS

    Archived

    AI Summary

    This opportunity involves a ship check for the operation and maintenance of T-ATS vessels under the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy. Interested parties should refer to the attached documents for further details.

    VA

    Posted Sep 8, 2026Due Sep 11, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 483111Sol: N3220526R6006
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    ICE-CLASS TANKER (EXTENDED TERM CHARTER)

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is seeking information on the price and availability of one clean, approved, U.S. flag double hull, ice-class tanker. This is an updated Sources Sought Notice for potential bidders to provide relevant details. Interested parties should refer to the attached notice for comprehensive information…

    VA

    Posted Sep 4, 2026Due Sep 16, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 483111Sol: SS-26-162
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    DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

    CHARTER OF LAKE MICHIGAN RESEARCH VESSEL

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of the Interior, US Geological Survey, is soliciting proposals for the charter of a research vessel on Lake Michigan. This opportunity is focused on marine services and environmental research, and it is classified under NAICS code 483114. Interested bidders should prepare to submit their proposals by the…

    CO

    Posted Sep 3, 2026Due Sep 17, 2026SolicitationNAICS 483114Sol: 140G0226Q0170
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    SURTASS-E VESSELS - SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is seeking sources for two SURTASS-E vessels, one for 2027 and another for 2028. Interested parties should review the attached sources sought notice for further details and respond accordingly.

    VA

    Posted Sep 2, 2026Due Sep 16, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 483111Sol: SS-26-170
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    JONES ACT CHARTER PROCUREMENT OF NEW-BUILD VESSELS

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking sources for the procurement of new-build vessels under the Jones Act. Interested parties should refer to the attached Sources Sought Notice SS-26-168 for further details.

    VA

    Posted Sep 2, 2026Due Sep 17, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 483111Sol: SS-26-168
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    60-DAY JONES ACT TANKER TIME CHARTER ON WEST COAST

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is seeking sources for a 60-day Jones Act tanker time charter on the West Coast. Interested parties should refer to the attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-26-169 for further details.

    VA

    Posted Sep 2, 2026Due Sep 9, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 483111Sol: N32205-SS-N351-26-169
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    Source mix

    How this NAICS code is represented across indexed contract sources.

    federal
    1,113
    sled
    19
    forecast
    11

    Related NAICS Codes

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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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