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Marine transportation RFPs and government contracts

Federal agencies asking companies to move cargo or people by ship, barge or tug. Updated every day from SAM.gov.

open bids
13
typical recent award
$132.5K–$10.6M

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Who won marine transportation contracts, and for how much

5 awards on file

ContractBuyerWinnerValueAwarded
90-Day Tanker Time CharterDepartment of the NavySchuyler Line Navigation Company$10.6MNov 5, 2026
Tanker Voyage CharterDepartment of the NavyReederei Tms Gbr$2.4MNov 5, 2026
Bonners Ferry Road GradingForest ServiceRainmaker&Sons Limited Liability Co$52.5KNov 5, 2026
90-Day Tanker Time CharterDepartment of the NavyCrowley-Stena Marine Solutions LLC$10.6MOct 29, 2026
Nicolet Crane Barge CO2 Fixed Fire Suppression SystemDepartment of the ArmyRed Orange North America Inc.$132.5KSep 23, 2026

Marine transportation bids by state

  • Alaska1
  • American Samoa1
  • Florida1
  • Illinois1
  • Minnesota1
  • Virginia1
  • No fixed place4

Questions

What is a marine transportation RFP?

A marine transportation RFP (request for proposals) is a notice in which a government agency asks companies to move cargo or people by ship, barge or tug, with a price and a proposal sent by a deadline. Federal agencies publish them on SAM.gov as solicitations, combined synopsis/solicitations or requests for quotes; presolicitations and sources sought notices announce them earlier.

How many marine transportation RFPs are open right now?

13 on Nov 6, 2026, from 3 federal agencies in 6 states. 24 more are announced (presolicitations and sources sought notices). 3 of the open bids are set aside for small businesses. The list is updated every day from SAM.gov.

Which NAICS codes do marine transportation government contracts use?

Bids for this service mostly use 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), 483113 (Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation), 483211 (Inland Water Freight Transportation) and 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling). Check the NAICS code in each notice: it decides the size standard for small-business set-asides.

How much are marine transportation contracts worth?

The middle half of the 5 recent awards with a published amount was between $132.5K and $10.6M (median $2.4M), from SAM.gov award notices. The award amount is the value in the notice, often including options.

How do I bid on marine transportation government contracts?

Register your business in SAM.gov (free) to get a Unique Entity ID, check that your NAICS code and size fit the notice, read the full solicitation and its amendments on SAM.gov, and send your offer before the deadline. Set-aside bids are limited to eligible small businesses, such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB or WOSB firms.

Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities (U.S. General Services Administration), public daily data; U.S. government data is not copyrighted. PublicBeam is independent and not affiliated with SAM.gov or any agency. Always check the official notice before you bid.