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NAICS Code· 488320

NAICS 488320: Marine Cargo Handling

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing stevedoring and other marine cargo handling services (except warehousing). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 488320 – Marine Cargo Handling encompasses the specialized services involved in loading, unloading, stowing, and securing cargo aboard vessels at ports and terminals. This includes the operation of cranes, forklifts, conveyors, and other material handling equipment, as well as the coordination of containerized, breakbulk, and bulk cargo movements in compliance with maritime safety and security protocols.

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NAICS: 488320
Federal
Stevedoring Services for Port of Bremerhaven, Germany
Solicitation # HTC71126QE156
USTRANSCOM-AQ is soliciting quotes for an unrestricted, firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract to provide comprehensive stevedoring and associated vessel services at the Port of Bremerhaven, Germany. The scope of work includes the upload, discharge, lashing, and unlashing of U.S. Government cargo, including vehicles, aircraft, non-explosive containers, and all classes of hazardous materials. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary material handling equipment, tools, and qualified personnel, while adhering to local collective bargaining agreements and port access requirements. The contract features a five-year base period from May 1, 2027, to April 30, 2032, with an optional six-month extension through October 31, 2032. Due to a fiscal year transition, the solicitation number has changed from HTC71126QE156 to HTC71127QE115, though it remains posted under the original ID on SAM.gov. Proposals must be submitted by October 21, 2026, and must include a Technical Submission consisting of a Mission Essential Plan and a Technical Worksheet, along with a completed Schedule of Rates. Award will be granted to the responsible quoter with the lowest evaluated price whose technical submission is rated as acceptable. Key requirements include the submission of a Quality Control Inspection Plan within ten days of award, compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for information systems, and the designation of a primary and two alternate contract managers. Invoicing is to be processed electronically via the Treasury Invoice Processing Portal.
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NAICS: 488320
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Kingdom of Bahrain S&RTS
Solicitation # HTC71126QE170
Solicitation HTC71126QE170, issued by USTRANSCOM-AQ, seeks a Firm Fixed Price IDIQ contract for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) to support the import and export of U.S. Government cargo throughout the Kingdom of Bahrain. The scope of work encompasses the full spectrum of cargo management for containers, vehicles, breakbulk, and aircraft, including stevedoring, long-shoring, staging, storage, and intra-port transfers. Performance will occur at multiple key locations, including Mina Salman Port, Khalifa Bin Salman Port, ASRY Dry Dock, and various Naval Support Activity (NSA) and Air Base sites. The cargo may include hazardous materials and ammunition and explosives, requiring strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards. The contract features a five-year base ordering period from July 6, 2027, to July 5, 2032, with a minimum guarantee of 2,500 dollars for the first twelve months and a single six-month extension option. Award will be based on the most advantageous offer considering price and technical factors, specifically evaluating a Mission Essential Plan and a Technical Worksheet on an acceptable or unacceptable basis. Contractors must provide a primary manager and at least two alternates with demonstrated experience in longshoring and stevedoring. Invoicing is managed electronically via the Treasury Invoice Processing Portal, with payments issued according to the Prompt Payment Act.
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NAICS: 488320
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Federal
Oman Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services
Solicitation # TRANSCOM26R017
USTRANSCOM is conducting market research via Request for Information TRANSCOM26R017 to identify industry capabilities for Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services (S&RTS) in the Sultanate of Oman. The anticipated scope involves the import and export of USG cargo at the seaports of Duqm, Salalah, and Sohar, as well as Thumrait Royal Airbase and Duqm International Airfield. The contractor will be responsible for facility support, cargo security, customs clearance, and the processing of cargo from reception by air or vessel to inland transportation. Operations must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. A follow-on contract is expected to be awarded around June 14, 2027, following the expiration of the current contract on July 14, 2027. Key requirements include providing all necessary management, labor, tools, and equipment, including qualified drivers for military vehicles and adherence to ISPM 15 heat treatment standards for wood materials. The contractor must implement a Quality Control Inspection Plan and comply with SOLAS requirements for container loading. Security mandates include adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Compensation will be based on a Schedule of Rates (SOR) and managed through Task Orders, with invoicing processed via the Treasury Invoice Processing Portal and the Transportation Financial Management System. The effort is categorized under NAICS 488320, and small business respondents must comply with limitations on subcontracting per FAR 52.219-14.
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