The Georgia Ports Authority operates the Port of Savannah — the fastest-growing and third-busiest container port in the US — and the Port of Brunswick. GPA spends $500M+ annually on terminal expansion, dredging, and infrastructure as it executes its Mega Rail Terminal and Mason Mega Rail programs.
Georgia Ports Authority historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.
Georgia Ports Authority is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.
The contractors who win GPA contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.
Register as a GPA vendor at gaports.com/business/suppliers
Apply for Georgia MWBE or SBE certification for GPA contract preferences
Contact the GPA Procurement Division for vendor outreach events
Monitor GPA solicitations at gaports.com for active RFPs
Target the Mason Mega Rail Terminal and Garden City Terminal expansion programs
These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Georgia Ports Authority. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.
GPA vendor portal + Georgia MWBE/SBE certification. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Georgia Ports Authority's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.
Georgia Ports Authority awards 20% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.
Georgia Ports Authority spends approximately $500M+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $800M+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.
Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Georgia Ports Authority as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every GPA solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.