Government Freight Transportation Arrangement Contracts
NAICS 488510 · Freight Transportation Arrangement
Government freight transportation arrangement contracts totaled $975M across 982 contract awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, contract obligations were down 37.6% from FY2025, while the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $944M (97% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $217,519,095 across 287 awards with activity that year, a change of -37.6% from $348,691,459 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $974,687,575 across 982 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $218M
- Awards in FY2026
- 287
- Change vs FY2025
- -37.6%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $975M
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.
Freight Transportation Arrangement contract spending by year
Federal freight transportation arrangement contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 488510. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $217,519,095 | 287 | -37.6% |
| FY2025 | $348,691,459 | 343 | -14.6% |
| FY2024 | $408,477,021 | 460 | n/a |
About government freight transportation arrangement contracts
Federal spending on freight transportation arrangement contracts fell 47% from FY2024 ($408M) to FY2026 ($218M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is highly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 85% of the total. A few large firms win most of this work, so subcontracting can be the easiest way in.
The Department of Defense spends the most on freight transportation arrangement contracts (97%), followed by the Department of State. The states with the most of this work are Florida, Texas and Pennsylvania.
NAICS 488510 (Freight Transportation Arrangement) is part of the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
Top freight transportation arrangement government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 488510 (Freight Transportation Arrangement).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crowley Logistics, Inc. | $443,747,060 | 45.5% |
| 2 | Crowley Government Services, Inc. | $269,231,842 | 27.6% |
| 3 | Homesafe Alliance LLC | $113,624,043 | 11.7% |
| 4 | American President Lines, LLC | $38,134,410 | 3.9% |
| 5 | National Air Cargo Group, Inc | $24,858,078 | 2.6% |
| 6 | Air Transport International Inc | $24,673,446 | 2.5% |
| 7 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $9,661,334 | 1.0% |
| 8 | Goldbelt Integrated Logistics Services, LLC | $8,459,077 | 0.9% |
| 9 | Liberty Global Logistics LLC | $6,800,707 | 0.7% |
| 10 | United Airlines, Inc. | $5,565,167 | 0.6% |
Agencies buying freight transportation arrangement services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 488510.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $944,385,771 | 96.9% |
| 2 | Department of State | $25,157,351 | 2.6% |
| 3 | Agency for International Development | $6,921,539 | 0.7% |
| 4 | Department of Homeland Security | $997,509 | 0.1% |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture | $375,358 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Smithsonian Institution | $308,126 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Department of the Treasury | $160,136 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Department of Justice | $139,401 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Department of the Interior | $104,224 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $83,606 | <0.1% |
Where freight transportation arrangement contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $717,606,016 | 73.6% |
| 2 | Texas | $112,594,967 | 11.6% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $12,076,669 | 1.2% |
| 4 | Illinois | $3,178,349 | 0.3% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $3,170,244 | 0.3% |
| 6 | Virginia | $2,251,751 | 0.2% |
| 7 | Washington | $1,660,355 | 0.2% |
| 8 | California | $1,159,626 | 0.1% |
| 9 | Arizona | $601,468 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Kansas | $476,653 | <0.1% |
Recent freight transportation arrangement contract awards
The latest freight transportation arrangement contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLAG: PDS - AMERICAN FILM SHOWCASE- FREEDOM 250 WORKSHOP | $20,581 | 19N15026P1203 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateFREEDOM 250 FOR U.S. NIGERIA CREATIVE ECONOMY IN FOCUS | $70,245 | 19N15026P1209 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateL: PDS - EQUIPMEMT & MAINTENANCE FOR AMERICAN SPACES NETWORK | $27,827 | 19N15026P1188 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLAG: PDS- ASSF FOR TECHNOLOGIES FOR AMERICAN SPACES - ECA | $16,831 | 19N15026P1173 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateMSG- PACK OUT OF DETACHMENT COMMANDER PERSONAL EFFECT | $15,051 | 19CF2026P0321 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Multistack LLC | Department of StateLAG: FAC-RENEW PM SERVICE CONTRACT FOR COB CHILLERS-7901SRVC | $23,103 | 19N15026P1175 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Collington Distributors | Department of StateLAG: RSO- YALE LOCKS WITH ANGLE STRIKE | $35,743 | 19N15026P1172 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLAG: LLC - SUPPLY OF PMS (PETROL STOCK REPLENISHMENT) | $52,302 | 19N15026P1108 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLAG: LLC - SUPPLY OF PMS ( PETROL STOCK REPLENISHMENT) | $49,092 | 19N15026P1086 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Goldbelt Global LLC | Department of StateINL HAITI FREIGHT FORWARDING | $2,000,000 | 191NLE26F0025 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StatePACK OUT FEE FOR CAMEO CHEUNG' OUTBOUND PERSONAL SHIPMENTS | $19,312 | 19TT1026P0415 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateL: PD - DIGITAL INFLUENCER AND CONTENT CREATOR SUMMIT | $41,172 | 19N15026P1146 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Govyork Inc | Department of the InteriorCONNEX SHIPPING FROM ANCHORAGE TO RED DEVIL | $19,600 | 140L6326P0020 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLAG: DT-CIRCUIT LINKING COB TO 5 OTHER LOCATION-RENEWAL | $15,058 | 19N15026P0775 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Supplies & Services International Inc | Department of StateLAG: LLC- HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES-STOCK REPLENISHMENT | $24,026 | 19N15026P1094 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLAG: LLC - SUPPLY OF AGO- (DIESEL) | $71,885 | 19N15026P1079 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLAG: LLC- SUPPLY OF AGO (DIESEL-STOCK REPLENISHMENT) | $71,316 | 19N15026P1076 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLAG: LLC- SUPPLY OF AGO (DIESEL- STOCK REPLENISHMENT) | $71,506 | 19N15026P1075 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLAG: LLC SUPPLY OF AGO (DIESEL )-EOY | $64,256 | 19N15026P1074 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLAG: LLC - SUPPLY OF AGO- DIESEL- STOCK REPLENISHMENT) | $69,629 | 19N15026P1083 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLAG: LLC - SUPPLY OF AGO (DIESEL-STOCK REPLENISHMENT) | $70,822 | 19N15026P1068 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLAG: REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING FLOATING DOCK WITH STATIC PILE-SUPO | $19,054 | 19N15026P0888 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StatePACKOUT FEE FOR SOPHIE QUINN'S OUTBOUND SHIPMENTS | $25,615 | 19TT1026P0392 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLAG: PD- EVENT MGT.& FACILITATION-SUMMIT OF AMERICAN SPACES | $17,553 | 19N15026P1007 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateLAG: RSO - RELOCATE MSGS TO GQ - LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS | $65,100 | 19N15026P0980 |
Open freight transportation arrangement government bids
No open freight transportation arrangement bids right now. Check the open bids page, which is updated daily from SAM.gov.
How to win government freight transportation arrangement contracts
Federal freight transportation arrangement contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 488510. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for freight transportation arrangement bids, and look for small business set-asides: many freight transportation arrangement contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government freight transportation arrangement contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Agency for International Development contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Government contracts in Florida
- Government contracts in Texas
- Government contracts in Pennsylvania
- Government contracts in Illinois
- Government contracts in District of Columbia
- Crowley Government Services government contracts
- National Air Cargo Group government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government freight transportation arrangement contracts?
- Federal freight transportation arrangement contracts use NAICS 488510 (Freight Transportation Arrangement). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest freight transportation arrangement government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 488510 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Crowley Logistics, Inc. ($444M), Crowley Government Services, Inc. ($269M) and Homesafe Alliance LLC ($114M).
- Which agencies buy the most freight transportation arrangement?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($944M), the Department of State ($25.2M) and the Agency for International Development ($6.9M).
- Where are government freight transportation arrangement contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal freight transportation arrangement work is performed in Florida ($718M), Texas ($113M) and Pennsylvania ($12.1M).
- Is federal spending on freight transportation arrangement contracts growing?
- Federal freight transportation arrangement contract obligations fell 47% from FY2024 ($408M) to FY2026 ($218M). 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 freight transportation arrangement contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 488510, 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 freight transportation arrangement contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 488510 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for freight transportation arrangement work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.