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NAICS Code· 483111

NAICS 483111: Deep Sea Freight Transportation

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing deep sea transportation of cargo to or from foreign ports. Cross-References.Show more

NAICS 483111 – Deep Sea Freight Transportation encompasses the oceanic movement of cargo via large commercial vessels across international and transoceanic routes, primarily serving government logistics needs. This sector involves the chartering, operation, and management of container ships, roll-on/roll-off vessels, and heavy-lift cargo carriers to transport military equipment, humanitarian aid, construction materials, and strategic supplies across global maritime corridors.

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NAICS code 483111 covers Deep Sea Freight Transportation. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing deep sea transportation of cargo to or from foreign ports. Cross-References.

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NAICS: 483111
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Transportation of Supplies by Sea
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NAICS: 483111
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ESD 26R0018 PRESOLICITATION
Solicitation # N3220526R0018
The Military Sealift Command requires a contractor for the operation and maintenance of Expeditionary Transfer Dock vessels to ensure they remain mission-ready and professionally operated. The selected provider must adhere to all relevant laws and maintain valid USCG Certificates of Inspection and ABS Classifications. Additionally, the contractor is required to hold a SECRET facilities clearance and employ personnel with SECRET security clearances. This opportunity is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 483111, managed by the Department of Defense in Norfolk, Virginia. The government intends to award a single fixed-price contract using a trade-off source selection process to ensure the best value. This specific notice is a presolicitation and does not constitute a formal request for quotes or a solicitation for award.
Mschq Norfolk

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Ocean Transportation of Supplies (If Applicable)This subcontract opportunity with the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense involves the arrangement and management of ocean transport for an industrial fluid cooler. The primary requirement is to ensure that all international sea shipments are conducted in strict compliance with Department of Defense transportation regulations. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 483111 for deep sea freight transportation. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 30, 2026, following the posting date of August 26, 2026.
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NAICS: 483111
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N3220525R6003 - SURTASS-E RFP
Solicitation # N3220525R6003
Solicitation N3220525R6003 is a request for a fixed-price time charter with reimbursable elements for one US-flagged or re-flagged vessel to support U.S. Navy operations. The vessel will be utilized to tow a passive acoustic monitoring system at speeds of 4 to 6 knots for events lasting up to 60 days, requiring high heading stability within 5 degrees. The contract specifies a performance period consisting of a one-year base period, three one-year option periods, and one 11-month option period. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations across all ocean basins, including polar regions, and must meet ABS Ice Class D0 and IMO Polar Code Category C standards. The procurement is managed by MSCHQ Norfolk and is unrestricted, though it includes price evaluation preferences for HUBZone small businesses. Technical proposals are evaluated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis, with the award granted to the offeror with the lowest evaluated price. Key requirements include strict adherence to ABS underwater noise guidelines, comprehensive force protection and CBRN defense protocols, and the maintenance of a full crew complement. The most recent amendment, 0004, extended the response deadline to September 10, 2026. Invoicing and payment must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.
Mschq Norfolk

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NAICS: 483111
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180-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER W/ 180-DAY OPTION
Solicitation # N32205-26-PM4-147
The U.S. Navy, through the Office of the Department of Defense in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking information on the availability of vessels to support an 180-day dry cargo time charter with a potential 180-day option, as outlined in Solicitation Number N32205-26-PM4-147. This sources sought notice is aimed at identifying qualified vendors capable of providing dry cargo vessel services, with the contract scope centered on the transportation of dry goods over an initial 180-day period, extendable by an additional 180 days at the government’s discretion. Responses are due by August 4, 2026, and the North American Industry Classification System code for this effort is 483111, indicating a focus on water transportation of cargo. The primary point of contact for questions and submissions is David Anaya, reachable via email or phone, with Christopher Tomlin serving as the secondary point of contact. All interested parties must submit responses through the SAM.gov portal, and performance locations are yet to be determined but are expected to align with Navy logistical needs. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals but is intended to gather market intelligence to inform future procurement decisions. No set-aside designation has been specified for this effort, and responses are open to all eligible vendors regardless of business size or status.
Mschq Norfolk

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NAICS: 483111
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35-day Dry Cargo Time Charter
Solicitation # N3220526R6102
The contract involves a 35-day Dry Cargo Time Charter solicited by the Military Sealift Command Norfolk under solicitation number N3220526R6102, with a response deadline of July 22, 2026. The scope requires the charter of a U.S.-flag commercial vessel to provide dry cargo transportation and logistics services under a per diem rate structure, with pricing defined in DRYTIME Boxes 13 through 15 for base and optional periods. All offers must demonstrate technical capability through adherence to detailed vessel readiness requirements outlined in DRYTIME Boxes 1 through 6, including maintenance of cargo handling gear, navigation and communication systems, hull integrity, safety equipment, and engineering systems. The vessel must remain in tight, staunch, strong, and thoroughly efficient condition throughout the charter, with the owner responsible for all dry docking, bottom and propeller maintenance, and operational readiness. Performance is evaluated under a lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) model, with priority awarded to Category 1 offerors whose vessels underwent overhaul, repair, or maintenance in a U.S. shipyard within the current calendar year and the prior four years. The solicitation mandates compliance with federal procurement regulations including FAR 52.212-4 for commercial services, FAR 52.247-64 Alternate I for U.S.-flag preference, and FAR 52.245-1 Alternate I for government property management. Additional compliance obligations include DFARS clauses related to contractor property systems, transportation by sea, reflagging, and requirements for U.S.-flagged vessels, including Riding Gang Member standards. Contracting parties must adhere to strict security protocols, including securing SECRET-level clearances for the Master, Chief Mate, and one additional officer, providing a dedicated Open Storage Secret space on board, and complying with NISPOM and DON security manuals. Contractor Security personnel must be armed, qualified, TWIC-certified, and capable of defending against VBSS teams, swarm attacks, and suicide-vessel IED threats. All offers must include a completed DRYTIME Proforma Part I, UEI, SAM registration verification, and a signed statement of agreement with all terms. Invoices must be submitted within six months of service end and include foreign currency conversion rates verified via online sources, while accounting reports are required monthly and must detail incurred costs and pending CLIN items. The contract incorporates provisions for stop-work orders, disputes, tax representations, prompt payment compliance
Mschq Norfolk

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NAICS: 483111
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28-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter
Solicitation # N3220526R6114
The solicitation N3220526R6114 seeks offers for a 28-day dry cargo time charter to transport cargo, including sensitive and classified materials, under strict operational and security protocols. The charter requires a U.S.-flagged commercial vessel with full compliance to international maritime standards, including the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, SOLAS, and ISO/IMO regulations, and must be outfitted with all necessary cargo handling equipment such as semi-automatic twist locks, stackers, lashing gear, and spreader bars rated for 50,000 lbs. The vessel must maintain the highest class from a recognized classification society and include a dedicated secure space meeting Open Storage Secret (OSS) requirements under DoDM 5200.01 Vol 3 and SECNAV M-5510.36, equipped with a GSA-approved safe and 110VAC power. A SECRET facility clearance is mandatory for the contractor at the time of proposal submission and prior to vessel delivery, and all personnel handling classified material must hold SECRET or higher clearances with approved need-to-know access, adhering to COMSEC standards under 32 CFR 117.21 and DON guidelines. The vessel must be manned by a legally sufficient crew and include Contract Security personnel qualified with government-approved firearms. The contract is governed by a suite of FAR and DFARS clauses including 52.212-4 for commercial terms, 52.245-1 Alternate I for government property, 52.247-64 Alternate I mandating U.S.-flagged vessels, and DFARS 252.247-7027 requiring riding gang members for U.S. flag vessels only. All cargo must be segregated per AA&E regulations, with shippers responsible for internal container segregation and the contractor providing manifests upon request. Fuel consumption and vessel performance metrics must be digitally recorded and reported daily. Invoicing must comply with the Prompt Payment Act, submitted within six months of service end, and include verified currency conversion rates. Monthly accounting reports are due by the 5th of the following month, detailing costs, invoices, and pending CLINs. Inspection authority is broad, allowing the Government to assess vessel condition pre-delivery and throughout the charter, with corrective actions required at no additional cost if services fail standards. Awards will be made on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis, with pass/fail criteria for technical capability
Mschq Norfolk

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Joint Global Sealift Charter
Solicitation # HTC71126RE142
This solicitation, identified as HTC71126RE142, is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 for the Joint Global Sealift Charter, seeking multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for strategic sealift services. The requirement is restricted to Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) participants who own or control Roll-On/Roll-Off, multipurpose, or vehicle carrier vessels that have transported Department of War cargo within the past two years. The contract will span a five-year base period from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031, with a five-year optional period and a one-time six-month extension, totaling up to eleven and a half years. The North American Industrial Classification System code is 483111 with a size standard of 1,050 employees, and the Product Service Code is V115. Offerors must submit proposals electronically by June 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time to the designated points of contact. The government intends to award contracts to all responsible offerors whose proposals are deemed acceptable under technical capability, with no small business set-aside. Proposals must be structured in two volumes: Volume I containing the completed Contract Documentation Worksheet with required representations, certifications, and signed SF-1449 forms, and Volume II containing the Technical Capability Worksheet with narrative responses constrained to provided text fields. Acceptance as a technically acceptable offeror is a pass/fail gating requirement; failure to meet all criteria on the Technical Capability Worksheet renders a proposal ineligible for award. Upon award, task orders will be issued on a firm fixed-price basis and awarded to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror, with preference given first to U.S. flag vessels, followed by VISA participants, and then other applicable preferences such as small business status. Contractors must maintain CMMC Level 2 certification, ensure all personnel with IT or classified access are U.S. citizens, comply with cybersecurity and trafficking in persons requirements, and adhere to invoicing procedures through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) using specified DoDAAC codes. The Contracting Officer's Representative will monitor performance using inspections, reports, and customer feedback, with compliance tracked in CPARS. The total estimated value across all awards under this IDIQ program is $2.7 billion. Offerors must also complete SAM representations annually,
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NAICS: 483111
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Joint Global Sealift Charter
Solicitation # HTC71126RE142-AWARDED
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NAICS: 483111
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Dry Cargo TUGCON
Solicitation # N3220526R6131
The Department of Defense, specifically through Mschq Norfolk, has issued Request for Proposal N3220526R6131 for the Dry Cargo TUGCON project. This solicitation is classified under NAICS code 483111 and is designated as a total Small Business Set-Aside through the SBA. The procurement process is managed by the agency located in Norfolk, Virginia, and is intended to support maritime or cargo-related operations. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of August 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Primary contact information for inquiries regarding this solicitation includes David Anaya and Christopher Tomlin. Prospective bidders should ensure all documentation is submitted in accordance with the official posting to be considered for this small business opportunity.
Mschq Norfolk

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NAICS: 483111
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Drydocking & Undocking OperationsThis subcontract opportunity, issued by the Department of Homeland Security through the Sflc Procurement Branch 2, requires the physical docking and undocking of the USCGC GREENBRIER. The contractor must ensure all operations comply with SFLC Std Spec 8634 and official Coast Guard drawings while effectively managing all vessel interferences. The project is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 483111. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Sflc Procurement Branch 2(00085)

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NAICS: 483111
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Marine Towing Services – Ocean-Going Tug OperationThis subcontract opportunity, issued by the Department of Defense via Mschq Norfolk, requires the provision of a U.S.-flagged, ocean-going tug to transport the USNS CATAWBA from Subic Bay, Philippines, to Honolulu, Hawaii. The selected vessel must possess sufficient bollard pull to maintain a speed of 6 knots under Beaufort 5 conditions and must strictly adhere to the guidelines set forth in the U.S. Navy Towing Manual. The project is categorized under NAICS code 483111 and is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
Mschq Norfolk

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