Government Deep Sea Freight Transportation Contracts
NAICS 483111 · Deep Sea Freight Transportation
Government deep sea freight transportation contracts totaled $9.6B across 6,113 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 6.5% in FY2026 compared with FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $7.3B (76% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $3,055,936,150 across 1,901 awards with activity that year, a change of -6.5% from $3,266,729,250 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $9,613,692,855 across 6,113 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $3.1B
- Awards in FY2026
- 1,901
- Change vs FY2025
- -6.5%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $9.6B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Deep Sea Freight Transportation contract spending by year
Federal deep sea freight transportation contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 483111. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $3,055,936,150 | 1,901 | -6.5% |
| FY2025 | $3,266,729,250 | 3,693 | -0.7% |
| FY2024 | $3,291,027,455 | 3,177 | n/a |
About government deep sea freight transportation contracts
Federal spending on deep sea freight transportation contracts fell 7% from FY2024 ($3.3B) to FY2026 ($3.1B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 32% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on deep sea freight transportation contracts (76%), followed by the Department of Transportation. The states with the most of this work are Florida, California and Virginia.
NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) is part of the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
Top deep sea freight transportation government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crowley Government Services, Inc. | $1,169,803,649 | 12.2% |
| 2 | Patriot Contract Services, LLC | $1,146,624,545 | 11.9% |
| 3 | Tote Services, LLC | $722,977,776 | 7.5% |
| 4 | American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier, LLC | $540,327,197 | 5.6% |
| 5 | Ocean Ships, Inc. | $498,795,081 | 5.2% |
| 6 | Schuyler Line Navigation Company LLC | $436,629,747 | 4.5% |
| 7 | U.S. Marine Management, LLC | $434,644,374 | 4.5% |
| 8 | Maersk Line, Limited | $379,204,435 | 3.9% |
| 9 | Keystone Shipping Services, Inc. | $322,257,327 | 3.4% |
| 10 | Liberty Global Logistics LLC | $311,476,931 | 3.2% |
Agencies buying deep sea freight transportation services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 483111.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $7,298,553,269 | 75.9% |
| 2 | Department of Transportation | $2,236,940,879 | 23.3% |
| 3 | Agency for International Development | $39,884,621 | 0.4% |
| 4 | Department of Commerce | $23,709,675 | 0.2% |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture | $11,908,352 | 0.1% |
| 6 | Department of the Interior | $4,913,972 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Department of State | $119,735 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Smithsonian Institution | $101,532 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Environmental Protection Agency | $40,976 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Justice | $29,088 | <0.1% |
Where deep sea freight transportation contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $1,538,997,095 | 16.0% |
| 2 | California | $1,471,819,151 | 15.3% |
| 3 | Virginia | $1,259,060,877 | 13.1% |
| 4 | Texas | $805,062,284 | 8.4% |
| 5 | Maryland | $368,421,613 | 3.8% |
| 6 | Louisiana | $337,833,981 | 3.5% |
| 7 | New York | $316,318,889 | 3.3% |
| 8 | Oregon | $258,796,159 | 2.7% |
| 9 | New Jersey | $206,058,120 | 2.1% |
| 10 | Hawaii | $197,849,014 | 2.1% |
Recent deep sea freight transportation contract awards
The latest deep sea freight transportation contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Tote Services, LLC | Department of TransportationCAPE TRINITY-TSI-TRI26-7004A-FY26 MAINTENANCE AND CURE - MAJOR CLAIM A IS ISSUED TO COVER THE MAINTENANCE AND CURE COSTS OF THE CREWMEMBER IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,000.00 | $21,800 | 69727626F00136N |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Pacific-Gulf Marine, Inc. | Department of TransportationCORNHUSKER STATE FY26 OPERATIONS FIXED FEE B PGM-CRN26-1002B NEW FOS FIXED FEE TASK ORDER TO SUPPORT 10 ADD'L DAYS IN PHASE O DUE TO MISSION REQUIREMENTS | $26,976 | 6933A226F00221N |
| Sep 28, 2026 | TW Logistics, LLC | Department of AgricultureSUPPORT SERVICES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: /4300015384/FREIGHT DRY -53' CONT-PROT FROM FREEZING | $25,000 | 121NTF26C0890 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | TW Logistics, LLC | Department of AgricultureSUPPORT SERVICES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: /4300015382/FREIGHT DRY -53' CONT-PROT FROM FREEZING | $20,000 | 121NTF26C0888 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | TW Logistics, LLC | Department of AgricultureSUPPORT SERVICES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: /4300015381/FREIGHT DRY -53' CONT-PROT FROM FREEZING | $20,000 | 121NTF26C0887 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Patriot Contract Services, LLC | Department of TransportationTRAVIS E WATKINS FY26 REPAIRS C PCS-WTK26-1005 C | $4,500,000 | 6991PE26F00276N |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Sunrise Vessel Operations LLC | Department of TransportationCAPE WASHINGTON FY26 OPER OPERATING COSTS SVO-WAS26-OPS1 | $3,790,244 | 6933A226F00220N |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Sunrise Vessel Operations LLC | Department of TransportationCAPE WASHINGTON FY26 OPER PORT/CANAL TRANSIT CHARGES SVO-WAS26-2009A | $2,600,000 | 6933A226F00219N |
| Sep 28, 2026 | TW Logistics, LLC | Department of AgricultureSUPPORT SERVICES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: /4300015383/FREIGHT DRY -53' CONT-PROT FROM FREEZING | $20,000 | 121NTF26C0889 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Crowley Government Services, Inc. | Department of TransportationCROWLEY GOVERNMENT SERVICES GENERAL AGENT AGREEMENT TASK ORDER TO SURVEY, PURCHASE NEGOTIATE, REFLAG, MODIFY, AND DELIVER TWO (2) VESSELS TO RECAPITALIZE THE READY RESERVE FORCE FLEET. | $262,783,059 | 693JF726F00059N |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Pacific-Gulf Marine, Inc. | Department of TransportationFY26 FIXED FEES FOR GEM STATE PGM-GEM26-1002 B | $27,793 | 6991PE26F00275N |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Pacific-Gulf Marine, Inc. | Department of TransportationKEYSTONE STATE FY26 OPER NO NOTICE TEST ACTIVATION TA 26-2 PGM-KYS26-2016 A | $1,317,838 | 6991PE26F00274N |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Pacific-Gulf Marine, Inc. | Department of TransportationFY26 FIXED FEES FOR KEYSTONE STATE TO SUPPORT TURBO ACTIVATION TA 26-2 PGM-KYS26-2007 A | $37,556 | 6991PE26F00273N |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Patriot Contract Services, LLC | Department of TransportationGEORGE WATSON-PATRIOT CONTRACT SERVICES-WATSON26-1001A-FY26 MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS DOCK TRIAL A-$200K | $200,000 | 69727626F00135N |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sunrise Vessel Operations LLC | Department of TransportationCAPE WASHINGTON FY26 OPER DEACTIVATION SVO-WAS26-2012A | $276,770 | 6933A226F00218N |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Keystone Shipping Services, Inc. | Department of TransportationCAPE DECISION FY26 OPERATIONS FIXED FEES KEY-DCS26-1002B | $36,722 | 6933A226F00217N |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sunrise Vessel Operations LLC | Department of TransportationCAPE WASHINGTON FY26 OPER ACTIVATION SVO-WAS26-2001A | $507,234 | 6933A226F00216N |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Keystone Shipping Services, Inc. | Department of TransportationCAPE DECISION FY26 OPER NO-NOTICE TURBO ACTIVATION KEY-DCS26-2016A | $794,269 | 6933A226F00215N |
| Sep 23, 2026 | TW Logistics, LLC | Department of AgricultureSUPPORT SERVICES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: /4300015316/FREIGHT REEFER - 53' CONTAINER - CHILLED | $17,277 | 121NTF26C0822 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Patriot Contract Services, LLC | Department of TransportationTRAVIS E WATKINS FY26 SHIP SUPPORT B PCS-WTK26-1008 B | $232,000 | 6991PE26F00272N |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Tote Services, LLC | Department of TransportationPACIFIC TRACKER FY27 REPAIRS A TSI-PTK27-1005 A | $45,217 | 6991PE26F00271N |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Patriot Contract Services, LLC | Department of TransportationTRAVIS E WATKINS FY26 REPAIRS B PCS-WTK26-1005 B | $225,000 | 6991PE26F00270N |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Patriot Contract Services, LLC | Department of TransportationMITCHELL RED CLOUD JR FY27 DOCK TRIAL A PCS-RDC27-1001 A | $65,000 | 6991PE26F00269N |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Patriot Contract Services, LLC | Department of TransportationTRAVIS E WATKINS FY27 DOCK TRIAL A PCS-WTK27-1001 A | $81,930 | 6991PE26F00268N |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Patriot Contract Services, LLC | Department of TransportationTRAVIS E WATKINS FY27 SECURITY A PCS-WTK27-8005 A | $55,000 | 6991PE26F00267N |
Open deep sea freight transportation government bids
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Dept of Defense · Sources Sought · NAICS 483111
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Dec 3, 2026
Dept of Defense · Sources Sought · NAICS 483111 · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 13, 2026
- TUGCON; OPEN-OCEAN TOWClosing soon
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 483111 · WA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
- 85-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTERClosing soon
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 483111 · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 4, 2026
- TUGCON; OPEN-OCEAN TOWClosing soon
Dept of Defense · Presolicitation · NAICS 483111 · WA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 6, 2026
How to win government deep sea freight transportation contracts
Federal deep sea freight transportation contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 483111. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for deep sea freight transportation bids, and look for small business set-asides: many deep sea freight transportation contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government deep sea freight transportation contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Transportation contracts
- Agency for International Development contracts
- Department of Commerce contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Government contracts in Florida
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in Texas
- Government contracts in Maryland
- Crowley Government Services government contracts
- Patriot Contract Services government contracts
- Tote Services government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government deep sea freight transportation contracts?
- Federal deep sea freight transportation contracts use NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest deep sea freight transportation government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 483111 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Crowley Government Services, Inc. ($1.2B), Patriot Contract Services, LLC ($1.1B) and Tote Services, LLC ($723M).
- Which agencies buy the most deep sea freight transportation?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($7.3B), the Department of Transportation ($2.2B) and the Agency for International Development ($39.9M).
- Where are government deep sea freight transportation contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal deep sea freight transportation work is performed in Florida ($1.5B), California ($1.5B) and Virginia ($1.3B).
- Is federal spending on deep sea freight transportation contracts growing?
- Federal deep sea freight transportation contract obligations fell 7% from FY2024 ($3.3B) to FY2026 ($3.1B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for deep sea freight transportation contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 483111, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government deep sea freight transportation contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 483111 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for deep sea freight transportation work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.