Government Navigational Services To Shipping Contracts
NAICS 488330 · Navigational Services to Shipping
Government navigational services to shipping contracts totaled $329M across 867 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Spending was up 3.4% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $235M (71% of the total) in this industry.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $118,493,593 across 224 awards with activity that year, a change of +3.4% from $114,647,650 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $329,365,093 across 867 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $118M
- Awards in FY2026
- 224
- Change vs FY2025
- +3.4%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $329M
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Navigational Services To Shipping contract spending by year
Federal navigational services to shipping contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 488330. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $118,493,593 | 224 | +3.4% |
| FY2025 | $114,647,650 | 330 | +19.1% |
| FY2024 | $96,223,850 | 431 | n/a |
About government navigational services to shipping contracts
Federal spending on navigational services to shipping contracts rose 23% from FY2024 ($96.2M) to FY2026 ($118M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 67% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on navigational services to shipping contracts (71%), followed by the Department of Homeland Security. The states with the most of this work are Virginia, Florida and Louisiana.
NAICS 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping) is part of the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
Top navigational services to shipping government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpha Marine Services LLC | $101,316,004 | 30.8% |
| 2 | Moran Towing Corporation | $70,953,197 | 21.5% |
| 3 | Pole Star Space Applications USA Inc | $48,643,462 | 14.8% |
| 4 | P & R Water Taxi LLC | $20,643,531 | 6.3% |
| 5 | Cabras Marine Corporation | $11,647,938 | 3.5% |
| 6 | Marine Exchange of Alaska, Inc. | $10,626,629 | 3.2% |
| 7 | Thames Towboat Co Inc | $9,902,142 | 3.0% |
| 8 | McAllister Towing and Transportation Company, Inc. | $6,799,900 | 2.1% |
| 9 | Foss Maritime Company, LLC. | $5,891,413 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Florida Offshore, Inc. | $5,649,934 | 1.7% |
Agencies buying navigational services to shipping services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 488330.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $235,131,638 | 71.4% |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $89,447,137 | 27.2% |
| 3 | Department of the Interior | $3,095,084 | 0.9% |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | $934,217 | 0.3% |
| 5 | Department of Commerce | $264,866 | <0.1% |
| 6 | Department of State | $214,959 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Department of Transportation | $182,000 | <0.1% |
| 8 | Environmental Protection Agency | $64,309 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Agency for International Development | $19,154 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Health and Human Services | $11,728 | <0.1% |
Where navigational services to shipping contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $62,558,135 | 19.0% |
| 2 | Florida | $56,942,902 | 17.3% |
| 3 | Louisiana | $48,697,697 | 14.8% |
| 4 | California | $47,615,373 | 14.5% |
| 5 | Hawaii | $20,659,917 | 6.3% |
| 6 | Georgia | $18,570,678 | 5.6% |
| 7 | Maine | $12,271,313 | 3.7% |
| 8 | Guam | $11,722,938 | 3.6% |
| 9 | Connecticut | $9,902,142 | 3.0% |
| 10 | Alaska | $7,930,194 | 2.4% |
Recent navigational services to shipping contract awards
The latest navigational services to shipping contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Xenturis LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityCOMPLETE TOW, REMOVAL, HAUL-OUT, DEMOLITION, AND LAWFUL DISPOSAL OF ONE DERELICT SAILBOAT FROM USCG STATION SAN DIEGO TO AN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL FACILITY, INCLUDING ALL REQUIRED PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMEN | $9,085 | 70Z03726PLALB0076 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Portside Marine & Towing, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityCGC DILIGENCE PATROL TUG SERVICES | $8,607 | 70Z08026PMECP0187 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | McAllister Towing of Narragansett Bay, LLC | Department of CommercePROVIDE TUG SERVICES TO THE NOAA SHIP PISCES PER ATTACHED SOW. | $8,385 | 1333MK26P0148 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Portside Marine & Towing, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityHARBOR DOCKING SERVICE AT PENSACOLA NAS | $8,316 | 70Z08026PMECP0178 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Portside Marine & Towing, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityCGC DILIGENCE SHAKEDOWN TUG SERVICES | $25,151 | 70Z08026PMECP0180 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Amak Towing Co Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityTUG JENNIE B TO PUT USCG BLACKTIP INTO USCG MARINE WAYS | $5,700 | 70Z03526PKETC0056 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Truestone, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityUSCG KOTZEBUE RIVER BUOY PLACEMENT AND OPERATIONS. | $45,000 | 70Z04526PKODI0059 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Katchatag Sheldon I | Department of Homeland SecurityUSCG UNALAKLEET RIVER BUOY PLACEMENT AND OPERATIONS | $30,000 | 70Z04526PKODI0057 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Fenn Enterprises, Inc. | Department of CommerceNWFSC IS REQUIRED TO RETRIEVE 37 HYDROPHONES WITH ANCHORS CURRENTLY MOORED IN PUGET SOUND AND REDEPLOY IN THE SAME LOCATIONS. | $140,000 | 1305M326P0289 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | McAllister Towing of Florida Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityTUGS FOR PORT EVERGLADES | $2,605 | 70Z08026PACAR0017 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | John, Darrel T. | Department of Homeland SecurityUSCG KWIGILLINGOK RIVER BUOY PLACEMENT AND OPERATIONS. | $68,000 | 70Z04526PKODI0056 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Moran Towing Corp | Department of Homeland SecurityINBOUND TUGS 25 AUG | $8,640 | 70Z08526P00000010 |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Portside Marine & Towing, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityTUG SERVICES FOR MOORING | $7,500 | 70Z08026PMECP0156 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Portside Marine & Towing, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityTUG SERVICES FOR MOORING FROM NAS PIER | $15,000 | 70Z08026PMECP0151 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Pole Star Space Applications USA Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityTASK ORDER ISSUED UNDER POLE STAR IDIQ ORDERING PERIOD 1 FOR TASKS 1, 2, 3, 4AA, 4AB, 6, AND 7. | $14,260,920 | 70Z0G326FOIPL0026 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Pole Star Space Applications USA Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityTASK ORDER ISSUED UNDER POLE STAR IDIQ ORDERING PERIOD 1 FOR TASK FIVE US-LRIT-NDC DC TO DC BILLING | $2,534,244 | 70Z0G326FOIPL0025 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Sasebo Harbor Pilot Association | Department of DefensePILOT SERVICE FOR USS NUECES (APL-40) | $870 | N6264926FE031 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Foreign Awardees (Undisclosed) | Department of StateRENTAL VEHICLES WITH DRIVER | $88,125 | 19SP5026P0470 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | The J Group, LLC | Department of DefenseTHE CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE QUALIFIED TEMPORARY PILOTING PERSONNEL FOR MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION (MRC) INSPECTION TRIPS AND REVETMENT SEASONS FROM FY 2026 THROUGH FY 2030. | $454,463 | W912EQ26CA009 |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Foss Maritime Company, LLC. | Department of Homeland SecurityURGENT AND COMPELLING. EMERGENCY TUG ESCORT SERVICES DUE TO ENGINEERING CASUALTY. | $247,405 | 70Z08526PSEAT0028 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Foss Maritime Company, LLC. | Department of Homeland SecurityURGENT AND COMPELLING. EMERGENCY TUG SERVICES DUE TO ENGINEERING CASUALTY. | $54,030 | 70Z08526PSEAT0042 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Tokyo Kisen Co., LTD. | Department of DefenseTUGBOAT SERVICES ON 11 JULY 2026 | $2,207 | N6264926FB128 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Virginia Pilot Association | Department of DefenseMSC PILOTAGE SERVICES | $163,872 | N0018926FA003 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Okinawa Marine Service Co.,ltd. | Department of DefensePILOTAGE SERVICES AT WHITE BEACH, OKINAWA, JAPAN. | $11,268 | N6264926FG014 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Servicios Auxiliares de Puertos Sa | Department of DefenseTUG SERVICES FOR MSC SHIPS FROM 06 JULY 2026 TO 31 JULY 2026. SEE CONTINUATION SHEET FOR EXTENDED DESCRIPTION | $249,678 | N6817126FT081 |
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How to win government navigational services to shipping contracts
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Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government navigational services to shipping contracts?
- Federal navigational services to shipping contracts use NAICS 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest navigational services to shipping government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 488330 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Alpha Marine Services LLC ($101M), Moran Towing Corporation ($71M) and Pole Star Space Applications USA Inc ($48.6M).
- Which agencies buy the most navigational services to shipping?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($235M), the Department of Homeland Security ($89.4M) and the Department of the Interior ($3.1M).
- Where are government navigational services to shipping contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal navigational services to shipping work is performed in Virginia ($62.6M), Florida ($56.9M) and Louisiana ($48.7M).
- Is federal spending on navigational services to shipping contracts growing?
- Federal navigational services to shipping contract obligations rose 23% from FY2024 ($96.2M) to FY2026 ($118M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for navigational services to shipping contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 488330, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government navigational services to shipping contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 488330 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for navigational services to shipping work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.