Subcontracting opportunities: NAICS 483111, Deep Sea Freight Transportation
24 prime contractors held small business subcontracting plans on 445 federal deep sea freight transportation contracts (NAICS 483111) in FY2022–FY2024, worth $2.2B including options. Only primes that aren't small businesses need these plans, and each one sets goals for work the prime gives to small businesses, so these are the companies looking for small subcontractors in this industry.
- Primes with plans
- 24
- Plan contracts
- 445
- Agencies
- 3
- Total value
- $2.2B
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Primes with subcontracting plans in 483111
Most plan contracts first. “Recent subcontracts” counts the subcontracts each prime reported among the 208 most recent reports in this code.
| Prime contractor | Plan contracts | Value | Main agencies | Recent subcontracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shipping Services, Inc.Bala Cynwyd, PA · part of Chas Kurz & Co Inc | 99 | $223M | Maritime Administration | — |
| Tote Services, LLCJacksonville, FL | 90 | $258M | Maritime Administration, Department of the Navy | — |
| Crowley Technical Management, Inc.Jacksonville, FL · part of Crowley Maritime Corporation | 54 | $253M | Maritime Administration, Ustranscom+1 more | 208$85.3M |
| Matson Navigation Company, Inc.Oakland, CA | 49 | $197M | Maritime Administration, Ustranscom | — |
| Tote Maritime Puerto Rico, LLCJacksonville, FL | 28 | $37.6M | Ustranscom | — |
| American Roll-on Roll-Off Carrier, LLCParsippany, NJ | 21 | $233M | Ustranscom | — |
| Tote Maritime Alaska, LLCTacoma, WA | 18 | $30.8M | Ustranscom | — |
| Farrell Lines IncorporatedNorfolk, VA | 17 | $82.2M | Ustranscom | — |
| Young Brothers, LimitedHonolulu, HI · part of Young Brothers LTD | 14 | $27.9M | Ustranscom | — |
| US OceanBaton Rouge, LA | 13 | $91.4M | Ustranscom | — |
| Alpha Marine Services, L.L.C.Galliano, LA | 5 | $143M | Department of the Navy | — |
| US Marine Management IncNorfolk, VA · part of U.S. Marine Management LLC | 5 | $66.2M | Department of the Navy | — |
| Alaska Marine Lines, Inc.Seattle, WA · part of Lynden Incorporated | 5 | $4.6M | Ustranscom | — |
| Transoceanic Cable Ship Company LLCBaltimore, MD | 4 | $335M | Department of the Navy | — |
| Hornbeck Offshore Operators, LLCCovington, LA · part of Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc. | 4 | $90.2M | Department of the Navy | — |
| American Petroleum Tankers LLCBlue Bell, PA · part of American Petroleum Tankers Parent LLC | 3 | $16.8M | Department of the Navy | — |
| Waterman Transport, Inc.Mobile, AL | 3 | $15.1M | Department of the Navy, Ustranscom | — |
| Offshore Service Vessels, L.L.C.Cut Off, LA | 3 | $13.5M | Department of the Navy | — |
| Maersk Line, LimitedNorfolk, VA | 2 | $25.4M | Ustranscom | — |
| American President Lines, LLCArlington, VA | 2 | $16M | Ustranscom | — |
| Pasha Hawaii Holdings LLCHonolulu, HI | 2 | $4.3M | Ustranscom | — |
| Foss International, Inc.Seattle, WA | 2 | $2.5M | Ustranscom | — |
| Mykonos Tanker LLCTampa, FL · part of Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. | 1 | $8.9M | Department of the Navy | — |
| Hapag-Lloyd USA, LLCPiscataway, NJ | 1 | $3.5M | Ustranscom | — |
Recent subcontracts to small businesses
Of the 208 most recent subcontracts primes reported under NAICS 483111 since Jan 2, 2025, 26 went to small businesses, worth $2.2M.
| Date | Small business | Prime | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Liberty Marine Services, Inc.FL | Crowley Technical Management, Inc.Department of the Navy | $43.4K |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Advanced Internet Marketing, Inc.VA | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Department of the Navy | $71.5K |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Mmif, LLCAL | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Maritime Administration | $277K |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Valletta Industries, Inc.LA | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Maritime Administration | $43.4K |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Valletta Industries, Inc.LA | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Maritime Administration | $44.9K |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Valletta Industries, Inc.LA | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Maritime Administration | $44.9K |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Voigt-Abernathy Sales CorporationAL | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Department of the Navy | $139K |
| Sep 5, 2025 | R&M Lumen Electrical, Inc.FL | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Department of the Navy | $79.8K |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Fairlead Integrated LLCVA | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Department of the Navy | $61.9K |
| Sep 2, 2025 | The Mchenry Management Group, LLCVA | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Department of the Navy | $90K |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Liberty Marine Services, Inc.FL | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Department of the Navy | $35K |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Advanced Internet Marketing, Inc.VA | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Department of the Navy | $44K |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Liberty Marine Services, Inc.FL | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Department of the Navy | $260K |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Liberty Marine Services, Inc.FL | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Department of the Navy | $122K |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Marine Design & Operations IncNJ | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Department of the Navy | $35K |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Advanced Internet Marketing, Inc.VA | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Department of the Navy | $43.6K |
| Mar 28, 2025 | East Coast Repair & Fabrication, LLCVA | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Maritime Administration | $35.8K |
| Mar 25, 2025 | East Coast Repair & Fabrication, LLCVA | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Maritime Administration | $173K |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Norfolk Bearings & Supply Co IncVA | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Department of the Navy | $44.9K |
| Mar 23, 2025 | Vane Brothers Marine Safety & Services, IncVA | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Maritime Administration | $54.2K |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Weedon Engineering CoFL | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Department of the Navy | $30.5K |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Vanport Marine, Inc.OR | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Maritime Administration | $255K |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Vanport Marine, Inc.OR | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Maritime Administration | $91.2K |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Pump Industries, Inc.WA | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Department of the Navy | $37.7K |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Advanced Internet Marketing, Inc.VA | Crowley Government Services, Inc.Department of the Navy | $42.9K |
Small businesses winning these subcontracts
- Liberty Marine Services, Inc., FL: 4 subcontracts, $461K
- Advanced Internet Marketing, Inc., VA: 4 subcontracts, $202K
- Valletta Industries, Inc., LA: 3 subcontracts, $133K
- Vanport Marine, Inc., OR: 2 subcontracts, $346K
- East Coast Repair & Fabrication, LLC, VA: 2 subcontracts, $209K
- Mmif, LLC, AL: 1 subcontract, $277K
- Voigt-Abernathy Sales Corporation, AL: 1 subcontract, $139K
- The Mchenry Management Group, LLC, VA: 1 subcontract, $90K
- R&M Lumen Electrical, Inc., FL: 1 subcontract, $79.8K
- Fairlead Integrated LLC, VA: 1 subcontract, $61.9K
- Vane Brothers Marine Safety & Services, Inc, VA: 1 subcontract, $54.2K
- Norfolk Bearings & Supply Co Inc, VA: 1 subcontract, $44.9K
- Pump Industries, Inc., WA: 1 subcontract, $37.7K
- Marine Depot Int'l, Inc., FL: 1 subcontract, $36.1K
- Marine Design & Operations Inc, NJ: 1 subcontract, $35K
Which agencies
| Agency | Plan contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Maritime Administration | 261 | $569M |
| Ustranscom | 148 | $681M |
| Department of the Navy | 36 | $930M |
Where the work is
Virginia (70), California (60), Louisiana (56), Maryland (41), South Carolina (41), Oregon (36), Florida (33), Texas (22), Hawaii (21), Washington (17), and 9 more.
How to win subcontracts with these primes
- Register in the prime's supplier portal. Most large primes have one, usually under “supplier diversity” or “small business programs” on their website. Buyers search it when they need a subcontractor, so list your NAICS codes, certifications and past work.
- Contact the small business liaison officer. Every prime with a plan names someone to run it. Find them through the supplier portal, or for defense primes in DoD's prime contractor directory. Send a one-page capability statement that names the contracts and agencies you can support.
- Watch SBA's SubNet. Primes post subcontracting solicitations and sources sought notices on SubNet.
- Be easy to vet. Keep your SAM.gov registration active and check that you count as small under 483111's size standard. Certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB and SDVOSB count toward the prime's goals, which makes you more valuable to them.
- Get free help. APEX Accelerators introduce small businesses to primes and run matchmaking events. Our guide to becoming a government subcontractor covers the rest.
More on 483111: open contracts and top small-business winners. Primes also post subcontracting opportunities on SBA's SubNet.
Frequently asked questions
What is a small business subcontracting plan?
Under FAR 19.702, a large business that wins a federal contract over $900,000 ($2 million for construction) with subcontracting possibilities must agree to a plan with goals for subcontracting to small businesses, including small disadvantaged, women-owned, HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. The prime reports its progress twice a year in eSRS. Contracts awarded before October 2025 used the older $750,000 and $1.5 million thresholds.
How do I become a subcontractor to these 483111 primes?
Register in the prime's supplier portal (most large primes have one, often called supplier diversity or small business programs), keep your SAM.gov registration active, and send the prime's small business liaison officer a capability statement that names the contracts and agencies you can support. Primes need small subcontractors to meet their plan goals, so being easy to find and easy to vet matters.
Where does this data come from?
Primes and their plan contracts come from SBA's Directory of Federal Government Prime Contractors with Subcontracting Plans for FY2022–FY2024, which is drawn from FPDS. Recent subcontracts come from the subaward reports primes file on USAspending.gov (most subcontracts over $30,000 on prime contracts over $750,000 must be reported). A subcontractor is shown as a small business when it has an active SAM.gov registration as small under at least one NAICS code, or an SBA certification.
Source: SBA's directory of prime contractors with subcontracting plans (FY2022–FY2024, from FPDS) and USAspending.gov subaward reports. Contact names are never shown. Values are base plus all options, not what has been paid.