Transportation & Warehousing

Federal contracts for NAICS 483111

Deep Sea Freight Transportation

In fiscal year 2024, U.S. federal agencies obligated $3.3B on contracts under NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), led by the Department of Defense at $2.6B. Below are the top buying agencies, how competitive the code is, and how to find open opportunities.

$3.3B
Federal obligations, FY2024
Dept. of Defense
Top buyer
Contractors paid, FY2024

Top federal buyers of Deep Sea Freight Transportation

FY2024 contract obligations under NAICS 483111, from USAspending.gov.

AgencyFY2024 obligated
Department of Defense$2.6B
Department of Transportation$630M
Agency for International Development$43M
Department of Commerce$10M
Department of Agriculture$6M
Department of the Interior$2M
Environmental Protection Agency$41K
Smithsonian Institution$29K

How to win Deep Sea Freight Transportation contracts

Register & list NAICS 483111

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Related NAICS codes

NAICS 483111 — frequently asked

How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 483111?

In FY2024, federal agencies obligated approximately $3.3B on contracts under NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), led by the Department of Defense at $2.6B.

Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 483111?

The top federal buyers in FY2024 were Department of Defense, Department of Transportation, Agency for International Development.

How do I find open Deep Sea Freight Transportation contract opportunities?

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