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Federal Contracting by NAICS Code · Transportation & Logistics

NAICS 483111: Water Transportation

Across 38 federal solicitations tracked under NAICS 483111 (Water Transportation), the most active buyers include Dept of Defense, Interior, Department of the. This guide covers who buys under this code, the set-asides actually used, typical award values, and how to find live opportunities.

📊 Based on 38 real federal solicitations tracked under this code

Sector

Transportation & Logistics

Typical award value

$1.9M to $3.5M

Set-aside activity

Yes

Federal agencies that buy under NAICS 483111

Dept of DefenseInterior, Department of the

These buyers award water transportation work under this code most often. Set up alerts on WinAContract to catch their solicitations early, then draft your response in GovCon.

Set-asides used under NAICS 483111

No Set aside usedTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Filtering opportunities by NAICS 483111 and your certification surfaces the bids where large primes are excluded. See our set-aside program guides for how each one works.

Common questions about NAICS 483111

Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 483111?

The agencies that most frequently post water transportation solicitations under NAICS 483111 include Dept of Defense, Interior, Department of the. Tracking these buyers on WinAContract and drafting responses in GovCon is the fastest way to build a pipeline under this code.

Is NAICS 483111 eligible for small-business set-asides?

Yes. Solicitations under NAICS 483111 commonly use No Set aside used, Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). If your firm holds a matching socioeconomic certification, you can compete on set-aside opportunities where large businesses are excluded — typically a far less crowded field.

What is the typical contract value for NAICS 483111?

Federal awards under NAICS 483111 typically range $1.9M to $3.5M. Actual values vary widely by agency, scope, and contract vehicle — for example, individual IDIQ task orders versus standalone definitive contracts.

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