Question 1

What work fits NAICS 488510?

Accepted Answer

Arrange multimodal international freight including booking, documentation, and inland carriage coordination through partners up to delivery at a government-designated terminal. Manage domestic freight networks by assigning carriers, optimizing routing, and reconciling freight bills with proof of delivery and claims handling. Provide freight bill audit and payment services with reporting of freight costs, exceptions, dispute resolution, and reconciliation to contract line items. Coordinate expedited or priority shipments with partner carriers and deliver performance reports for on-time pickup, transit, and delivery metrics.

Question 2

When is NAICS 488510 a weak fit?

Accepted Answer

Common carrier or air operator contracts that require provision of aircraft or vehicles and crew, because this NAICS covers arrangement rather than operation of transport assets. Warehousing and distribution contracts focused on inventory management, order fulfillment, and storage, which lack carrier arrangement or freight payment responsibilities. Customs brokerage-only procurements that file import entries and duties without arranging inland or ocean carriage and carrier bookings.

Question 3

What solicitation language points to NAICS 488510?

Accepted Answer

Scope assigns responsibility for carrier selection, booking confirmations, and submission of transport documentation such as bills of lading and airwaybills. Solicitation requests evidence of established carrier networks, executed carrier contracts, or letters of intent with capacity assurances. Evaluation includes freight cost management, freight bill audit accuracy, EDI transmission capability, on-time pickup rates, delivery performance, and exception-resolution reporting.

NAICS 488510: Freight Transportation Arrangement

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