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    NAICS Demand Lane

    Water Transportation, Contract Opportunities

    1,153 total opportunities (1,153 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.

    DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

    VESSEL CHARTER - BUOY RECOVERY AND DEPLOYMENT

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking a vessel charter service for buoy recovery and deployment in Santa Barbara, CA. This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 483111 and is not set aside for small businesses. Interested parties should respond to the combined syno…

    MO

    Posted Oct 5, 2026Due Oct 13, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: 1333MJ27Q0001
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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 multiple option periods. Amend…

    VA

    Posted Oct 5, 2026Due Oct 22, 2026SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220525R6003
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

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

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is soliciting a 50-day time charter for a U.S. Jones Act tanker. Interested parties should refer to the attached RFP and supporting documents for detailed requirements and submission guidelines.

    VA

    Posted Oct 5, 2026Due Oct 9, 2026SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220527R6009
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    IE SHIMA BARGE TRANSPORTATION

    Active

    AI Summary

    This solicitation requests quotes for barge transportation services under NAICS code 483113. It is a commercial service opportunity under Full and Open Competition. Offerors must provide vessel information with their quotes. The solicitation is legally non-binding and does not commit the US Government.

    AP

    Posted Oct 5, 2026Due Oct 7, 2026SolicitationNAICS 483113Sol: M2900027Q3000
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    SUBMARINE RESCUE VESSEL EXTENDED TIME CHARTER

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is soliciting a fixed-price time charter for one Jones Act qualified Offshore Supply Vessel to support submarine rescue operations. The contract includes a one-year base period with options and is focused on the Hampton Roads area. Proposals are due by 15 October 2026.

    VA

    Posted Oct 2, 2026Due Oct 15, 2026SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220526R6077
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    85-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, has released RFP N3220526R6136 for an 85-day dry cargo time charter. The opportunity is full and open, with a closing date of October 7, 2026, at 1300 Eastern Time. Interested parties should refer to the attached documents for further details.

    VA

    Posted Oct 1, 2026Due Oct 7, 2026SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220526R6136
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    59-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking sources for a 59-day dry cargo time charter. Interested parties should refer to the attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-27-001 for further details.

    VA

    Posted Oct 1, 2026Due Oct 8, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 483111Sol: N32205-SS-N321-27-001
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    DRY CARGO VOYAGE CHARTER

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking sources for a dry cargo voyage charter. Interested parties should refer to the attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N103-26-177 for further details.

    VA

    Posted Oct 1, 2026Due Oct 1, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 483111Sol: N32205-SS-N103-26-177
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    TUGCON, OPEN-OCEAN TOW

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for open-ocean towing services under NAICS code 483111. Interested parties should refer to the attached document for further details.

    VA

    Posted Sep 30, 2026Due Oct 6, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 483111Sol: N32205-SS-PM4-26-176
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    ESD N3220526R0018 SOLICITATION

    Archived

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, has issued a special notice regarding solicitation N3220526R0018, which has been reposted under N3220526R1018 due to technical issues. Interested parties should refer to the provided link for further details.

    VA

    Posted Sep 29, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 483111Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: N3220526R0018
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    Source mix

    How this NAICS code is represented across indexed contract sources.

    federal
    1,122
    sled
    25
    forecast
    6

    Related NAICS Codes

    • 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing→
    • 481, Air Transportation→
    • 4811, Scheduled Air Transportation→
    • 48111, Scheduled Air Transportation→
    • 481111, Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation →
    • 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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