NAICS 483111: Deep Sea Freight Transportation
Deep Sea Freight Transportation is NAICS code 483111. A business is small under it with 1,050 employees or fewer. 13 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 1,050 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 13
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $3.3 billion
- Share won by small businesses
- 36%
- Small businesses registered
- 402
Open federal contracts for deep sea freight transportation
- TUGCON, OPEN-OCEAN TOW
Due in 2 daysOct 6, 2026
- 85-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER
Due in 3 daysOct 7, 2026
- 59-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER
Due in 4 daysOct 8, 2026
- N3220525R6003 - SURTASS-E RFP
Due in 4 daysOct 8, 2026
- Submarine Rescue Vessel Extended Time Charter
✦ Military Sealift Command (Norfolk) wants to time-charter one Jones Act-qualified, U.S.-flag Offshore Supply Vessel to support submarine rescue operations near Hampton Roads,…
Due in 11 daysOct 15, 2026
- ESD 26R0018 SOLICITATION
Due in 19 daysOct 23, 2026
What NAICS 483111 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 483111:
- Deep sea freight transportation to or from foreign ports
- Freight transportation, deep sea, to or from foreign ports
- Ship chartering with crew, deep sea freight transportation to or from foreign ports
- Shipping freight to or from foreign ports, deep sea
- Transporting freight to or from foreign ports, deep sea
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 483111
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 483111, your business must have 1,050 employees or fewer. Employees are averaged over the last 24 months.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys deep sea freight transportation
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 483111 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | $4.8 billion |
| Ustranscom | $2.4 billion |
| Maritime Administration | $2.2 billion |
| Agency for International Development | $39.9 million |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $23.7 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $12.7 million |
| Agricultural Marketing Service | $11.9 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $7.8 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (12) and Department of Transportation (1).
Set-asides on open 483111 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 11
- Total small business set-aside: 2
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
402 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 483111, most of them in Texas (62), Florida (53), Virginia (32), California (24) and New York (18). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 483111 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $3.3 billion |
| FY2025 | $3.3 billion |
| FY2026 | $2.9 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 483112 Deep Sea Passenger Transportation
- 483113 Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation
- 483114 Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 483111?
483111 is the 2022 NAICS code for Deep Sea Freight Transportation. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as deep sea freight transportation to or from foreign ports, freight transportation, deep sea, to or from foreign ports, ship chartering with crew, deep sea freight transportation to or from foreign ports under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 483111?
1,050 employees or fewer. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for deep sea freight transportation?
Yes. 13 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 483111 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $3.3 billion under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 483111 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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