NAICS 483112: Deep Sea Passenger Transportation
Deep Sea Passenger Transportation is NAICS code 483112. A business is small under it with 1,500 employees or fewer. 2 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 1,500 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 2
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $25.2 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 49%
- Small businesses registered
- 121
Open federal contracts for deep sea passenger transportation
- Vessel Atlantic Ops Physical Inspections Draft RFP
✦ The Interior Department and its Marine Minerals Administration have posted a draft RFP for Atlantic vessel operations physical inspections.
Due in 22 daysOct 26, 2026
- 120-DAY SPECIAL TIME CHARTER WITH ONE 50-DAY OPTION JONES ACT
Due in 30 daysNov 3, 2026
What NAICS 483112 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 483112:
- Cruise lines (i.e., deep sea passenger transportation to or from foreign ports)
- Deep sea passenger transportation to or from foreign ports
- Passenger transportation, deep sea, to or from foreign ports
- Ship chartering with crew, deep sea passenger transportation to or from foreign ports
- Transporting passengers to or from foreign ports, deep sea
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 483112
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 483112, your business must have 1,500 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 passenger transportation
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 483112 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | $78.8 million |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $4.6 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $2.2 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $1.2 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $403,440 |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | $260,638 |
| National Park Service | $73,375 |
| U.S. Geological Survey | $18,070 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (1) and Department of the Interior (1).
Set-asides on open 483112 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 2
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Your competition
121 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 483112, most of them in Texas (22), Florida (15), California (11), Louisiana (8) and Virginia (8). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 483112 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $37.5 million |
| FY2025 | $25.2 million |
| FY2026 | $24.8 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- 483113 Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation
- 483114 Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 483112?
483112 is the 2022 NAICS code for Deep Sea Passenger Transportation. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as cruise lines (i.e., deep sea passenger transportation to or from foreign ports), deep sea passenger transportation to or from foreign ports, passenger transportation, deep sea, to or from foreign ports under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 483112?
1,500 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 passenger transportation?
Yes. 2 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 483112 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $25.2 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 483112 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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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with SBA, SAM.gov, the Census Bureau or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov.