Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 488390: Other Support Activities for Water Transportation

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NAICS 488390 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$3.3B
Total awards
11,229 awards
Active obligations
$375.5M
Size standard
$47,000,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 488390 covers other water-transport support services not classified elsewhere, including marine salvage, wreck removal, buoy tending, marine surveying, and specialized on-water assistance that support vessel and waterway operations.

Federal opportunities under 488390 typically involve contracting specialized on-water services to restore navigation, recover wreckage, maintain aids, perform marine surveys, or respond to emergencies, with tasking focused on rapid mobilization, safety, and preserving waterway operability.

FY2026 snapshot

Obligations
$177.2M
Awards
662
Average award
$267.7K
Change from FY2025
-17.7%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$76,393

SCA GROUP, LLC

US Coast Guard

PIID
70Z08026PC0015595
PSC
M2CA - SHIP HUSBANDING SERVICES—MANAGEMENT/INTEGRATION SERVICE

$680,000

ISLAND C ENTERPRISES LLC

US Coast Guard

PIID
70Z08426FKODI0009
PSC
V125 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: VESSEL TOWING

$18,000

FENN ENTERPRISES, INC.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

PIID
1333MF26P0111
PSC
V125 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: VESSEL TOWING

$34,256

SCA GROUP, LLC

US Coast Guard

PIID
70Z08026PC0015374
PSC
M2CA - SHIP HUSBANDING SERVICES—MANAGEMENT/INTEGRATION SERVICE

$6,006,143

PORT OF VANCOUVER

Maritime Administration

PIID
693JF726F00049N
PSC
R425 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL

$419,840

BENJAMIN LAWRIE

US Coast Guard

PIID
70Z08426FSITK0001
PSC
V125 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: VESSEL TOWING

$17,000,000

navcor logistics LLC

Agricultural Marketing Service

PIID
121NTS26F0050
PSC
H999 - OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- MISCELLANEOUS

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 488390?
  • Ship stores and provisions procurement and delivery to berthed vessels with manifests, delivery receipts, and proof-of-delivery.
  • Bunker fuel coordination services that schedule suppliers, verify bunker delivery notes, and manage consumption documentation for individual vessel calls.
  • Cargo inspection and tallying with condition reports, quantity verification, and certified surveyor deliverables for breakbulk or container shipments.
  • Short-term spare parts logistics and staging at pier-side storage with inventory control, tagging, and onward shipment coordination.
When is NAICS 488390 a weak fit?
  • Port and harbor operations that include berth scheduling and pier maintenance because those scopes cover facility management rather than ship provisioning and transaction-level logistics.
  • Common carrier water transportation where the contractor operates the vessel and crew, since vessel operation and transporting freight as a carrier are outside shore-based support.
  • Marine salvage or heavy-lift marine construction projects that require underwater recovery and major marine construction rather than pier-side provisioning or cargo inspection.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 488390?
  • Scope lists deliverables such as ship stores manifests, bunker delivery notes, cargo inspection reports, and provisioning logs.
  • Required personnel include ship chandler coordinators, cargo surveyors, logistics coordinators with pier access credentials, and tally clerks.
  • Evaluation factors reference turnaround time for provisioning, accuracy of tally and inspection reports, and compliance with maritime supply documentation.

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