MARAD contracts: Maritime Administration
The Maritime Administration, part of the Department of Transportation, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what MARAD buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 4
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $1.9 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 34%
Open MARAD contracts, due soonest
- 6923G226Q000033 Coaching support USMMA
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- A Study on Vessel Design Challenge
Due in 97 daysJan 10, 2027
- Independent Financial Advisors Vendor Pool
Due in 146 daysFeb 28, 2027
What MARAD is buying right now
NAICS codes on MARAD's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 483111 | Deep Sea Freight Transportation | 1 |
| 523940 | Portfolio Management and Investment Advice | 1 |
| 541720 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | 1 |
| 713990 | All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 1 |
MARAD contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.1 billion |
| FY2025 | $911.9 million |
| FY2026 | $1.9 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What MARAD spends the most on
Industries with the most MARAD contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 483111 | Deep Sea Freight Transportation | $2.2 billion |
| 336611 | Ship Building and Repairing | $1.1 billion |
| 488390 | Other Support Activities for Water Transportation | $188.8 million |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $111.9 million |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $24.8 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $21.2 million |
| 722310 | Food Service Contractors | $21.2 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $20.2 million |
Small business contracts at MARAD
About 34% of MARAD's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.
Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:
- Small business: $36.5 million
- 8(a): $15.6 million
- Women-owned: $5.3 million
- HUBZone: $23,940
Set-asides on MARAD's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 3
- Total small business set-aside: 1
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Who wins MARAD contracts
Companies with the most MARAD contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Tote Services, LLC | $1.1 billion |
| Crowley Government Services, Inc. | $939.8 million |
| Patriot Contract Services, LLC | $469.6 million |
| Keystone Shipping Services, Inc. | $322.3 million |
| Pacific-Gulf Marine, Inc. | $177.1 million |
| Ocean Duchess, Inc. | $135.8 million |
| Ocean Shipholdings, Inc. | $70.4 million |
| Pasha Hawaii Holdings LLC | $59.9 million |
| Talton Marine Terminal, LLC | $56.6 million |
| O & a Technical Services LLC | $50.8 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Where MARAD's open work is
By place of performance, the most open MARAD contracts are in District of Columbia and New York.
- District of Columbia: 1 open
- New York: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find MARAD contract opportunities?
The Maritime Administration posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 4 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.
How much does MARAD spend on contracts?
The Maritime Administration obligated about $1.9 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 34% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are MARAD's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most MARAD contract dollars were Tote Services, LLC, Crowley Government Services, Inc. and Patriot Contract Services, LLC, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at MARAD?
Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.
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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with the Maritime Administration, SAM.gov or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov and cover contracts only.