Government Port and Harbor Operations Contracts
NAICS 488310 ยท Port and Harbor Operations
Government port and harbor operations contracts totaled $946M across 5,140 contract awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 7.8% in FY2026 vs FY2025; the Department of Defense received $920M (97% of the total), and S.c.a. - Shipping Consultants Associated LTD. received $334M (35% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $287,172,229 across 1,397 awards with activity that year, a change of -7.8% from $311,490,977 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $946,223,494 across 5,140 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $287M
- Awards in FY2026
- 1,397
- Change vs FY2025
- -7.8%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $946M
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.
Port and Harbor Operations contract spending by year
Federal port and harbor operations contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 488310. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $287,172,229 | 1,397 | -7.8% |
| FY2025 | $311,490,977 | 1,932 | -10.4% |
| FY2024 | $347,560,287 | 2,173 | n/a |
About government port and harbor operations contracts
Federal spending on port and harbor operations contracts fell 17% from FY2024 ($348M) to FY2026 ($287M). 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 54% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on port and harbor operations contracts (97%), followed by the Department of Homeland Security. The states with the most of this work are Florida, New York and Virginia.
NAICS 488310 (Port and Harbor Operations) is part of the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
Top port and harbor operations government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 488310 (Port and Harbor Operations).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S.c.a. - Shipping Consultants Associated LTD. | $333,553,760 | 35.3% |
| 2 | Waypoint LLC | $115,008,559 | 12.2% |
| 3 | Inchcape Shipping Services Dubai LLC | $66,556,043 | 7.0% |
| 4 | Global Defense Logistics S.r.l. | $55,199,560 | 5.8% |
| 5 | Parsh Marine (S) Pte. LTD. | $28,330,436 | 3.0% |
| 6 | Metson Marine Services, Inc | $24,260,781 | 2.6% |
| 7 | Military Services Australia Pty. LTD. | $22,141,173 | 2.3% |
| 8 | Downie Jones Ship Stores Limited | $20,095,000 | 2.1% |
| 9 | Mlsusa Corp | $19,957,059 | 2.1% |
| 10 | Mls-Multinational Logistic Services Limited | $19,354,266 | 2.0% |
Agencies buying port and harbor operations services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 488310.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $919,649,825 | 97.2% |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $21,435,032 | 2.3% |
| 3 | Department of Commerce | $3,543,662 | 0.4% |
| 4 | Department of the Interior | $1,495,206 | 0.2% |
| 5 | Department of State | $54,769 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Department of Energy | $45,000 | <0.1% |
Where port and harbor operations contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $44,381,443 | 4.7% |
| 2 | New York | $36,828,540 | 3.9% |
| 3 | Virginia | $22,470,238 | 2.4% |
| 4 | U.S. Virgin Islands | $22,432,667 | 2.4% |
| 5 | Alabama | $21,796,352 | 2.3% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $20,337,794 | 2.1% |
| 7 | Puerto Rico | $18,695,574 | 2.0% |
| 8 | Maryland | $16,558,322 | 1.7% |
| 9 | California | $15,378,992 | 1.6% |
| 10 | Texas | $10,419,321 | 1.1% |
Recent port and harbor operations contract awards
The latest port and harbor operations contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Waypoint LLC | Department of Homeland SecuritySANTO DOMINGO, DR 31 AUG 2026 - 02 SEP 2026 | $3,952 | 70Z08426FSANJ0007 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Citibank, N.a. | Department of Homeland SecurityPORT SERVICES - SANTA RITA, GU | $33,885 | 70Z08526PLREP0353 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Toll Remote Logistics USA Inc. | Department of Homeland SecuritySINGAPORE PIER SERVICES AND ECS SUPPORT | $891,303 | 70Z08426PDL930042 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | City of Unalaska | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS PURCHASE ORDER IS FOR CGC ASPEN FOR PORT SERVICES AT DUTCH HARBOR ALASKA DUE TO THIS BEING THE ONLY PIER THE CITY HAS AT THE OFFERED PRICE OF $7500.00 | $7,500 | 70Z08426PKODI0002 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Abasco, LLC | Department of CommerceOR-FY26-04850 WAS APPROVED ON 9/16/2026. PROCUREMENT FOR PERMANENT BOOM, TEMPORARY BOOM, AND BOOM REEL FOR NEW MOC-A FACILITY | $137,327 | 1333MK26P0159 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | TLC Unlimited LLC | Department of the InteriorSERVICE, VESSEL REPAIRS AT VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK (VIIS) | $25,000 | 140P5426P0067 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Forms & Supply, Inc. | Department of CommerceOR-FY26-04917 WAS APPROVED ON 9/24/2026. PAE OFFICE FURNITURE IN SUPPORT OF MOC-A MOVE | $25,554 | 1333MK26P0167 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | North Star Terminal and Stevedore Company, LLC | Department of CommercePROCUREMENT OF TWO LINE HANDLERS TO ASSIST WITH ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE FOR NOAA SHIP FAIRWEATHER FROM THOMAS KELSEY MUNICIPAL DOCK IN VALDEZ, AK. | $6,104 | 1333MK26P0163 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Ambyth Shipping Micronesia, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS TASK ORDER IS FOR CGC FREDERICK HATCH. FOR THEIR PORT VISIT TO SAIPAN. THE PORT VISIT WAS CANCELLED AND THIS TASK ORDER IS TO PAY THE FINAL INVOICE COST OF $4,480.00 | $5,000 | 70Z08426FHONO0039 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Mlsusa Corp | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS IS A TASK ORDER AGAINST THE NAVY GMAC # N6817121D0020 FOR CGC STORIS PORT SERVICES IN NOME, AK. | $100,222 | 70Z08526FLREP0131 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Downie Jones Ship Stores Limited | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS EMERGENCY TASK ORDER IS FOR CGC FREDERICK HATCH.. DURING THEIR RETURNED HOME TO PORT THE CUTTER EXPERIENCED AN ENGINEERING CASUALTY RESULTING IN A "DEAD SHIP" STATUS AND COMPLETE LOSS OF PRIMARY | $22,000 | 70Z08426FHONO0037 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | S.c.a. - Shipping Consultants Associated LTD. | Department of Homeland SecurityCGC HADDOCK - ENSENADA, MX. - SEPTEMBER 19-21, 2026 | $4,890 | 70Z08426FDL920005 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Toll Remote Logistics USA Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityPIER SERVICES SEPTEMBER 2026 FOR 04 FRCS DURING DOWNTIME IN SINGAPORE. | $575,000 | 70Z08426PDL960013 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Black Bull Group Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityFIRM FIXED PRICE, PIER SERVICES FOR CGC EMLEN TUNNELL, KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA 20-22SEP26 | $67,259 | 70Z08426FDL960015 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | S.c.a. - Shipping Consultants Associated LTD. | Department of Homeland SecurityCGC GERCZAK -MAJURO- 04AUG2026 | $5,725 | 70Z08426FHONO0036 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | S.c.a. - Shipping Consultants Associated LTD. | Department of Homeland SecurityTCI GRAND TURKS SEP19 - SEP21 | $13,276 | 70Z08026PMECP0184 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | S.c.a. - Shipping Consultants Associated LTD. | Department of Homeland SecurityCGC ROBERT WARD - PV - 10SEP2026 | $12,350 | 70Z08426FLALB0020 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Ez Dock of Texas LP | Department of the InteriorBLM-NM TFO SCLRA FLOATING COURTESY DOCK REPLACEMENT | $74,440 | 140L1726P0058 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Waypoint LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityCGC ROBERT WARD - HUATOLCO, MX. - SEPTEMBER 06-09, 2026 | $10,000 | 70Z08426FLALB0019 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | S.c.a. - Shipping Consultants Associated LTD. | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS IS A FIRM FIXED PRICE TASK ORDER FOR PORT SERVICES PROVIDED TO CGC EMLEN TUNNELL AT MUARA BRUNEI ON SEPTEMBER 14-18, 2026. | $50,190 | 70Z08426FDL960014 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Inchcape Shipping Services Dubai LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTASK AWARD IS FPP FOR PIER SERVICES FOR CGC CHARLES MOULTHROPE & CGC EMLEN TUNNELL, TANJUNG PRIOK , JAKARTA, INDONESIA POP:31AUG26-09SEP26 | $51,957 | 70Z08426FDL960013 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Hawaiian Crane & Rigging, LTD. | Department of CommerceTHE NATIONAL OCEANIC ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA), OFFICE OF MARINE & AVIATION OPERATIONS (OMAO), MARINE OPERATION CENTER (MOC), THIS REQUISITION IS TO PROVIDE NOAA SHIP OSCAR ELTON SETTE (R 335) | $13,783 | 1333MK26P0143 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Downie Jones Ship Stores Limited | Department of Homeland SecurityTHIS IS A FIRM FIXED PRICE TASK ORDER FOR PORT SERVICES PROVIDED TO CGC JOSEPH GERCAK AT PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA ON AUGUST 27-29, 2026. | $15,000 | 70Z08426FHONO0033 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | S.c.a. - Shipping Consultants Associated LTD. | Department of Homeland SecurityCGC ROBERT WARD - GALAPAGOS - MULTI PORT DATES 24-27AUG--30AUG-SEP2 | $24,565 | 70Z08426FLALB0018 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Waypoint LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityCGC ROBERT WARD - MULTIPLE PORT SERVICES: MANTA, ECUADOR (16AUG2026) & SALINAS, ECUADOR (16AUG26-20AUG2026) | $57,500 | 70Z08426FLALB0016 |
Open port and harbor operations government bids
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How to win government port and harbor operations contracts
Federal port and harbor operations contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 488310. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for port and harbor operations bids, and look for small business set-asides: many port and harbor operations contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government port and harbor operations contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of Commerce contracts
- Department of the Interior contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Government contracts in Florida
- Government contracts in New York
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in U.S. Virgin Islands
- Government contracts in Alabama
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government port and harbor operations contracts?
- Federal port and harbor operations contracts use NAICS 488310 (Port and Harbor Operations). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest port and harbor operations government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 488310 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were S.c.a. - Shipping Consultants Associated LTD. ($334M), Waypoint LLC ($115M) and Inchcape Shipping Services Dubai LLC ($66.6M).
- Which agencies buy the most port and harbor operations?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($920M), the Department of Homeland Security ($21.4M) and the Department of Commerce ($3.5M).
- Where are government port and harbor operations contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal port and harbor operations work is performed in Florida ($44.4M), New York ($36.8M) and Virginia ($22.5M).
- Is federal spending on port and harbor operations contracts growing?
- Federal port and harbor operations contract obligations fell 17% from FY2024 ($348M) to FY2026 ($287M). 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 port and harbor operations contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 488310, 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 port and harbor operations contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 488310 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for port and harbor operations work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.