NAICS 488310: Port and Harbor Operations
Port and Harbor Operations is NAICS code 488310. A business is small under it with $47 million or less in average annual receipts. 3 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $47 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 3
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $311.5 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 29%
- Small businesses registered
- 344
Open federal contracts for port and harbor operations
- Operation of Government-Owned Facilities
No deadline
- Modification 1 to Presolicitation Synopsis for the Port Operation services requirement at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI.
No deadline
- Presolicitation Synopsis for the Port Operation services requirement at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI.
No deadline
What NAICS 488310 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 488310:
- Canal maintenance services (except dredging)
- Canal operation
- Docking facility operations
- Harbor maintenance services (except dredging)
- Harbor operation
- Lighthouse operation
- Maintenance services, waterfront terminal (except dredging)
- Port facility operation
- Seaway operation
- Waterfront terminal operation (e.g., docks, piers, wharves)
- Wharf operation
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 488310
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 488310, your business must have $47 million or less in average annual receipts. Receipts are averaged over your last five completed fiscal years.
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 port and harbor operations
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 488310 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | $875.3 million |
| Department of the Army | $27.5 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $21.3 million |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $3.5 million |
| National Park Service | $1.2 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $192,300 |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $119,160 |
| Bureau of Reclamation | $86,000 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (5).
Set-asides on open 488310 contracts
- Total small business set-aside: 3
- No set-aside (full and open): 2
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Your competition
344 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 488310, most of them in Florida (55), Texas (40), California (34), Virginia (25) and Louisiana (16). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 488310 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $347.6 million |
| FY2025 | $311.5 million |
| FY2026 | $270.4 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 488320 Marine Cargo Handling
- 488330 Navigational Services to Shipping
- 488390 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 488310?
488310 is the 2022 NAICS code for Port and Harbor Operations. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as canal maintenance services (except dredging), canal operation, docking facility operations under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 488310?
$47 million or less in average annual receipts. 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 port and harbor operations?
Yes. 3 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 488310 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $311.5 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 488310 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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