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NAICS488510Sector 48

Freight Transportation Arrangement

Arranging transportation of freight between shippers and carriers. Find active federal and state freight transportation arrangement contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.

488510
NAICS Code
$450K
Avg Contract Value
Transportation
Sector
5 agencies
Top Buyers

Top Federal Buyers for NAICS 488510

These agencies are the largest buyers of freight transportation arrangement services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 488510 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.

DoD
DLA
GSA
FEMA
Federal Agencies

How to Win NAICS 488510 Contracts

1
Register NAICS 488510 in SAM.gov

Add NAICS 488510 to your SAM.gov profile immediately if it accurately reflects your capabilities. Contracting officers search SAM.gov by NAICS code when issuing sole-source awards — if you're not registered, you're invisible to this channel.

2
Target the right agencies

Focus on the top buyers listed above. Each has a small business office that issues capability briefing appointments. A 30-minute briefing with a contracting officer who knows your firm is worth more than 10 cold proposals.

3
Pursue relevant certifications

8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB certifications create set-aside opportunities in NAICS 488510. Each certification reduces your competition pool dramatically and adds sole-source contract eligibility up to $4.5M.

4
Respond to Sources Sought notices

Before formal solicitations post, agencies publish Sources Sought notices to gauge market interest. Responding positions you as a known vendor before the competition begins — and your response may shape the final solicitation's requirements.

Monitor and respond fast

Set up real-time alerts for NAICS 488510. The first contractors to engage with a solicitation — attending industry days, submitting Q&A questions, contacting the contracting officer — win at significantly higher rates than those who respond at the last minute.

Related Search Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 488510?

NAICS 488510 covers freight transportation arrangement. Arranging transportation of freight between shippers and carriers. It is classified under the Transportation sector (NAICS 48xx) in the North American Industry Classification System.

Who are the biggest buyers for NAICS 488510?

The top federal buyers for NAICS 488510 include DoD, DLA, GSA, and others. Each agency has a small business office that actively seeks qualified vendors in this classification.

What is the average contract size for NAICS 488510?

The average government contract value for NAICS 488510 is $450K. Individual contracts range from micro-purchases under $25,000 to multi-year IDIQs worth hundreds of millions depending on the agency and scope.

Do I need to register NAICS 488510 in SAM.gov?

Yes — if you want to compete for or receive sole-source awards under NAICS 488510, you must have it registered in your SAM.gov entity profile. Contracting officers use SAM.gov NAICS code searches to find vendors for awards below the simplified acquisition threshold.

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