Government Other Support Activities for Water Transportation Contracts
NAICS 488390 · Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
Government other support activities for water transportation contracts totaled $608M across 1,873 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligations were down 17.7% vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $375M (62% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $177,011,405 across 511 awards with activity that year, a change of -17.7% from $215,201,495 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $608,303,363 across 1,873 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $177M
- Awards in FY2026
- 511
- Change vs FY2025
- -17.7%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $608M
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.
Other Support Activities for Water Transportation contract spending by year
Federal other support activities for water transportation contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 488390. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $177,011,405 | 511 | -17.7% |
| FY2025 | $215,201,495 | 830 | -0.4% |
| FY2024 | $216,090,462 | 926 | n/a |
About government other support activities for water transportation contracts
Federal spending on other support activities for water transportation contracts fell 18% from FY2024 ($216M) to FY2026 ($177M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 46% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on other support activities for water transportation contracts (62%), followed by the Department of Transportation. The states with the most of this work are California, Virginia and New Jersey.
NAICS 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation) is part of the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
Top other support activities for water transportation government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Global Pcci (GPC) | $152,577,135 | 25.1% |
| 2 | Donjon Marine Co., LLC | $81,363,773 | 13.4% |
| 3 | Talton Marine Terminal, LLC | $43,090,745 | 7.1% |
| 4 | Pacific Layberthing South, LLC | $36,410,101 | 6.0% |
| 5 | Navcor Logistics LLC | $23,000,000 | 3.8% |
| 6 | Smit Singapore Pte LTD | $19,493,367 | 3.2% |
| 7 | Great Eastern Group, Inc. | $18,910,042 | 3.1% |
| 8 | Systems Application & Technologies Inc | $16,685,628 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Maryland Maritime, Inc. | $16,226,982 | 2.7% |
| 10 | California Sealift Terminals, Inc | $14,080,565 | 2.3% |
Agencies buying other support activities for water transportation services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 488390.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $375,281,845 | 61.7% |
| 2 | Department of Transportation | $188,777,515 | 31.0% |
| 3 | Department of Agriculture | $24,689,338 | 4.1% |
| 4 | Department of Homeland Security | $11,081,171 | 1.8% |
| 5 | Department of the Interior | $4,196,377 | 0.7% |
| 6 | Department of Commerce | $2,810,382 | 0.5% |
| 7 | Department of State | $1,265,367 | 0.2% |
| 8 | Department of Justice | $184,886 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Smithsonian Institution | $12,817 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $3,665 | <0.1% |
Where other support activities for water transportation contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $197,686,592 | 32.5% |
| 2 | Virginia | $94,140,906 | 15.5% |
| 3 | New Jersey | $82,394,228 | 13.5% |
| 4 | Florida | $51,632,703 | 8.5% |
| 5 | Maryland | $25,344,669 | 4.2% |
| 6 | Texas | $23,004,514 | 3.8% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $21,395,296 | 3.5% |
| 8 | Louisiana | $11,350,522 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Washington | $10,135,800 | 1.7% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $9,291,329 | 1.5% |
Recent other support activities for water transportation contract awards
The latest other support activities for water transportation contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Sca Group, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityH/A PIER SERVICES FOR AMADOR, PANAMA SEP FY26 | $76,393 | 70Z08026PC0015595 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Island C Enterprises LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityBPA CALL ORDER FOR AIR STATION KODIAK HELO HOISTING TRAINING SUPPORT | $680,000 | 70Z08426FKODI0009 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Pacific Layberthing South, LLC | Department of TransportationBRIDGE CONTRACT LAYBERTH SERVICES FOR CAPE ORLANDO AND SHIP2 FOR AT BERTH 20/21 IN OAKLAND, CA. | $1,428,500 | 693JF726F00054N |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Fenn Enterprises, Inc. | Department of CommerceVESSEL CHARTER TO RECOVERY SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS DEPLOYED AT SEA 26-455 | $18,000 | 1333MF26P0111 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Sca Group, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityH/A PIER SERVICES FOR GOLFITO, COSTA RICA | $34,256 | 70Z08026PC0015374 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Port of Vancouver | Department of TransportationLAYBERTH AND SERVICES OF TWO WATSON CLASS LMSR SHIPS MITCHELL RED CLOUD AND TRAVIS E WATKINS AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON. | $6,006,143 | 693JF726F00049N |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Benjamin Lawrie | Department of Homeland SecurityPROVIDE AND OPERATE VESSEL OR VESSELS IN SUPPORT OF HELICOPTER HOISTING OPERATIONS IAW THE SOW POP 01SEP2026 TO 31AUG2027 | $419,840 | 70Z08426FSITK0001 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Navcor Logistics LLC | Department of AgricultureSUPPORT SERVICES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010916/4400002504/4300015219/SURVEY-USA-INT | $17,000,000 | 121NTS26F0050 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Sca Group, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityH/A PIER SERVICES FOR COLON AND PANAMA CANAL | $40,000 | 70Z08026PC0014399 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Steelcoast Company, LLC | Department of the InteriorEO 14398 - PROVIDE EXTRACTION, PACKAGING, PRESERVATION, AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR DESIGNATED GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT FROM EX WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD 41) AND EX FT MCHENRY (LSD 43). | $2,763,248 | 140D0426P0250 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | DHNC Inc. | Department of TransportationLAYBERTH SERVICES FOR THREE CAPE H SHIPS CAPE HORN, CAPE HUDSON, AND CAPE HENRY AT SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA PIERS 50 AND 96. | $7,083,720 | 693JF726F00039N |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Hornblower Yachts LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTRAINING VESSEL FOR MSRT WEST | $74,608 | 70Z08426PDL940031 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Global Pcci (GPC) | Department of DefenseENV SUPPORT | $438,076 | N0002426F4B12 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Global Pcci (GPC) | Department of DefenseTOWING COORDINATOR | $250,000 | N0002426F4B11 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Global Pcci (GPC) | Department of DefensePROCUREMENT OF SALVAGE AND TOWING EQUIPMENT | $1,536,500 | N0002426F4B18 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Sasebo Marine and Port Services Co., LTD. | Department of DefenseTUG BOAT SERVICE FOR USS NUECES (APL-40) | $6,966 | N6264926FE030 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Asahi Tanker Co.,ltd. | Department of DefenseBUNKERING SERVICE GUM | $21,318 | N6105426F0120 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Asahi Tanker Co.,ltd. | Department of DefenseBUNKERING SERVICE VIC | $23,775 | N6105426F0119 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Yokohama Engineering Works, LTD. | Department of DefenseEMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE U.S. ARMY VESSEL LCU 2032 | $233,934 | W912CH26FA125 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Six Maritime, Inc. | Department of DefenseMARK VI OPERATIONS FOR NORTHERN STRIKE 2026 | $53,426 | W50S8626FA004 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Asahi Tanker Co.,ltd. | Department of DefenseBUNKERING SERVICE OCV | $16,202 | N6105426F0118 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Asahi Tanker Co.,ltd. | Department of DefenseBUNKERING SERVICE RJN | $30,701 | N6105426F0116 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | East Wind Enterprises, Inc. | Department of DefenseCWPO DOCK REPAIRS. THIS IS A NON-PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO PROVIDE REPAIRS TO COURTESY DOCKS AND SWIM BEACH LINES AT CLEARWATER PROJECT. | $58,000 | W9127S26PA073 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Asahi Tanker Co.,ltd. | Department of DefenseBUNKERING SERVICE GUM | $21,172 | N6105426F0115 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Asahi Tanker Co.,ltd. | Department of DefenseBUNKERING SERVICE BSK | $6,367 | N6105426F0114 |
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Explore government other support activities for water transportation contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Transportation contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of the Interior contracts
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in New Jersey
- Government contracts in Florida
- Government contracts in Maryland
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government other support activities for water transportation contracts?
- Federal other support activities for water transportation contracts use NAICS 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest other support activities for water transportation government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 488390 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Global Pcci (GPC) ($153M), Donjon Marine Co., LLC ($81.4M) and Talton Marine Terminal, LLC ($43.1M).
- Which agencies buy the most other support activities for water transportation?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($375M), the Department of Transportation ($189M) and the Department of Agriculture ($24.7M).
- Where are government other support activities for water transportation contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal other support activities for water transportation work is performed in California ($198M), Virginia ($94.1M) and New Jersey ($82.4M).
- Is federal spending on other support activities for water transportation contracts growing?
- Federal other support activities for water transportation contract obligations fell 18% from FY2024 ($216M) to FY2026 ($177M). 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 other support activities for water transportation contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 488390, 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 other support activities for water transportation contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 488390 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for other support activities for water transportation work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.