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NAICS Code· 488310

NAICS 488310: Port and Harbor Operations

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating ports, harbors (including docking and pier facilities), or canals. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 488310 – Port and Harbor Operations encompasses the management, maintenance, and operational support of maritime infrastructure critical to national defense and logistical readiness. This includes vessel traffic control, pier and berth management, cargo handling equipment operation, dredging support, mooring and unmooring services, navigational aid maintenance, and port security coordination.

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Awarded Contracts (12mo)
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NAICS code 488310 covers Port and Harbor Operations. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating ports, harbors (including docking and pier facilities), or canals. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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NAICS: 488310
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Federal
N0060426Q4106 TWR Operations Support Services
Solicitation # N0060426Q4106
NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor is soliciting quotes for a Firm-Fixed Price contract to provide operation and maintenance services for three Government-owned Torpedo Weapons Retriever vessels, specifically the TRB-5 Hawthorne, TWR-8 Ilwai, and MPC-4 Uhini. Supporting Submarine Readiness Squadron 33, the contractor will be responsible for vessel operations, maintenance, repairs, and shore-based logistical support. Primary missions include the recovery of exercise torpedoes, backhaul of weapons from the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, transport of ammunition and pyrotechnics, and search and rescue operations. While primarily based at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, the scope of work extends throughout the Hawaiian Island Fleet Operating Area, including the Maui basin. The contract consists of a three-month base period from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with one 12-month option year extending to January 31, 2028. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside under NAICS code 488310. Award will be made based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, evaluating offerors on technical acceptability, their Quality Control Plan, and staffing plans. Submissions must include a detailed technical approach, a quality control plan, and an all-inclusive price spreadsheet. Payments will be processed monthly via Wide Area Workflow following Government acceptance.
Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Pearl Harbor

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3 days ago

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in 3 days
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NAICS: 488310
Closed
Federal
Open-Ocean Towing Vessel and CrewThis subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense under Mschq Norfolk, involves the open-ocean towing of the EX-FORT WORTH (LCS-3) and EX-LAKE ERIE (CG-70) for prime contractors on Military Sealift Command projects. The selected provider is responsible for managing all tow itineraries, navigation, and customs delivery to ensure the vessels reach their designated destination sites. To qualify, the contractor must utilize tow vessels with certified tow wires and verified bollard pull capacity. Essential compliance requirements include providing a Certificate of Inspection, Certificate of Documentation, and a Master’s Towing Endorsement. The opportunity was posted on September 30, 2026, with a response deadline of October 6, 2026, falling under NAICS code 488310.
Mschq Norfolk

POSTED

13 days ago

CLOSED

7 days ago
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NAICS: 488310
Closed
DIBBS
International Freight Transportation ServicesThis subcontract for International Freight Transportation Services involves performing ocean cargo transportation for prime contractors under Defense Logistics Agency supply contracts. The service provider is responsible for securing U.S.-flag vessels, documenting carrier efforts, and reporting specific cargo metrics, including weight and cube, to MARAD. Key deliverables include the submission of ocean bills of lading within 30 days of shipment and the delivery of cargo to the designated port of final discharge. The contract is managed under the Department of Defense for the Defense Logistics Agency, with the place of performance located in San Diego, California. Operating under NAICS code 488310, the provider must ensure all required shipping reports are submitted to the appropriate MARAD government email address to maintain compliance with transportation and reporting standards.
Defense Logistics Agency

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14 days ago

CLOSED

about 6 hours ago
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NAICS: 488310
Closed
Federal
Ocean-Going Towing Vessel (Tug)This small business set-aside subcontract requires the provision of a U.S. Flag and Jones Act compliant, ocean-going certified tug to support Military Sealift Command projects. The primary objective is to tow the Ex-GERMANTOWN (LSD-42) from San Diego, California, to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, while maintaining a minimum speed of 6 knots. The performing vessel must hold a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection, a Certificate of Documentation, and ABS Class certification to ensure compliance with maritime safety and operational standards. All operations must strictly adhere to the U.S. Navy Towing Manual. This opportunity is managed by the Department of Defense through MSCHQ Norfolk and is categorized under NAICS code 488310. Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline of September 28, 2026, to fulfill the requirement of delivering the vessel to its final destination in Pearl Harbor.
Mschq Norfolk

POSTED

18 days ago

CLOSED

15 days ago
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NAICS: 488310
Awarded
Federal
M--Line Handler in Valdez, AK for NOAA Ship Fairweath
Solicitation # 1333MK26Q0132
The Department of Commerce NOAA has issued an award notice under solicitation 1333MK26Q0132 for the procurement of two line handlers. These personnel will be responsible for assisting with the arrival and departure of the NOAA Ship Fairweather at the Thomas Kelsey Municipal Dock located in Valdez, Alaska. The contract falls under NAICS code 488310 and is managed by the agency's office in Kansas City, Missouri. Isaac Bright serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement.
Department Of Commerce Noaa

POSTED

19 days ago

DEADLINE

N/A
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NAICS: 488310
Closed
Federal
Derelict Vessel TowingThis subcontract for derelict vessel towing is issued by the Department of Homeland Security under Base Los Angeles/Long Beach. The contractor is responsible for providing the towing vessel, crew, and all necessary rigging equipment to transport a 30-foot abandoned sailboat from the pier near Laurel St Dinghy Dock A to a designated disposal or hauling facility in San Diego. The operation must be conducted in strict adherence to USCG safety regulations and local San Diego harbor navigation rules to ensure the safe delivery of the vessel to the transport point. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 488310, with a response deadline of September 24, 2026.
Base Los Angeles/long BEACH(00037)

POSTED

22 days ago

CLOSED

20 days ago
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NAICS: 488310
Closed
Federal
Vessel Berthing and Maneuvering SupportThis subcontract for Vessel Berthing and Maneuvering Support is issued by the Department of Defense under Mschq Norfolk to provide essential tug and tow services for prime contractors on Military Sealift Command projects. The scope of work involves the towing and pushing of dry cargo vessels to facilitate delivery and redelivery processes, ensuring the safe maneuvering and berthing of chartered vessels. The operations must be conducted by Coast Guard certified vessel operators using certified tugboats. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 488310 and has a response deadline of September 23, 2026.
Mschq Norfolk

POSTED

26 days ago

CLOSED

20 days ago
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NAICS: 488310
Closed
DIBBS
Ocean Freight Transportation ServicesThis subcontract for Ocean Freight Transportation Services involves the transport of cargo for prime contractors supporting DLA Land and Maritime contracts. The service provider is responsible for loading and discharging cargo at specified ports using U.S. flag carriers, managing all necessary ocean freight documentation, and providing accurate gross weight and cubic measurements. All operations must strictly comply with export controlled items regulations as outlined in DFARS 252.225-7048, with final delivery occurring at the designated port or loading facility. The opportunity is managed by the Department of Defense under the DDSP New Cumberland Facility, with the place of performance located in New Cumberland. Classified under NAICS code 488310, the solicitation was posted on September 16, 2026, and requires a response by September 28, 2026.
DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY

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27 days ago

CLOSED

15 days ago
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NAICS: 488310
Closed
DIBBS
Maritime Freight and Logistics ProviderThe Maritime Freight and Logistics Provider subcontract involves the transport and delivery of hardware for prime contractors supporting Maritime Supply Chain ESOC Buys projects for the Department of Defense. The provider is responsible for coordinating U.S. flagged vessel operations, securing ocean bills of lading with necessary registry and port data, and reporting all shipment details to MARAD. Operating under NAICS code 488310, the provider must utilize U.S. flagged ocean carriers to deliver components to the destination port with all required shipping documentation. The place of performance is located in Portsmouth, and the response deadline for this opportunity is September 28, 2026.
MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN ESOC BUYS

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28 days ago

CLOSED

15 days ago
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NAICS: 488310
Awarded
Federal
N--BLM-NM TFO SCLRA FLOATING COURTESY DOCK REPLACEMEN
Solicitation # 140L1726Q0040
Solicitation 140L1726Q0040 is a total small business set-aside for the design, fabrication, delivery, installation, and training associated with a floating courtesy dock replacement for the Bureau of Land Management in New Mexico. The project requires a dock measuring at least 8 feet wide by 60 feet long, constructed from UV-stabilized polyethylene with a minimum 10-inch freeboard, non-skid flooring, and marine-grade aluminum handrails. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price award based on best value, where technical acceptability regarding materials and schedule must be met before price is evaluated as the deciding factor. The period of performance is 90 days after the Notice to Proceed. Offerors must submit their quotes by August 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time via email to Courtni Strickland. Submissions must be divided into two volumes: Volume 1 for Price, including the bid form and signed SF-1449, and Volume 2 for the Technical Approach and Schedule, including product data and drawings. Key requirements include active registration in SAM.gov, compliance with Section 889, and adherence to Service Contract Act wages for Santa Fe County. All invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Colorado State Office

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28 days ago

DEADLINE

N/A
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NAICS: 488310
Awarded
Federal
M--This requisition is to provide NOAA Ship Oscar Elt
Solicitation # 1333MK26Q0120
The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, has issued an award notice under solicitation 1333MK26Q0120. This contract provides essential crane support for the NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette (R 335) located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 488310 and is managed by the Marine Operation Center. Christopher Baker serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement, which ensures the necessary lifting and logistical support for the vessel's operations in the Pacific region.
Department Of Commerce Noaa

POSTED

29 days ago

DEADLINE

N/A
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NAICS: 488310
Closed
Federal
Two (2) Line Handlers for NOAA Ship Fairweather
Solicitation # 1333MK26Q0132
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, is soliciting quotes for a firm-fixed-price contract to provide line handling services for the NOAA Ship Fairweather at the Port of Valdez, Alaska. The primary requirement is for at least two able-bodied line handlers, positioned at the bow and stern, to assist with docking, departure, and gangway operations. These services are expected to occur during a port visit from October 16 to October 20, 2026, at the John Thomas Kelsey Municipal Dock, though the period of performance may vary by two weeks. Personnel must be on station 15 minutes before arrival and 30 minutes before departure, with the contractor capable of rescheduling services on 24 hours notice. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 488310. Evaluation will be conducted as a trade-off, where the non-price technical solution, including technical approach and past performance, is significantly more important than price. Offerors must provide a detailed technical approach, at least two references from the past three years, and a copy of liability insurance. All quotes, including UEID and CAGE codes, must be submitted electronically to the contracting specialist by 4:00pm PDT on September 21, 2026. The government may also exercise an option to extend services for up to six months if required.
OMAO Field Delegates

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30 days ago

CLOSED

22 days ago
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