01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 483212 Inland Water Passenger Transportation Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 483212
Federal contract activity classified under Inland Water Passenger Transportation across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 483212 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 483212 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$1.32M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $3.32M | 101 | 22 | 8 | — |
| FY 2020 | $2.84M | 141 | 25 | 10 | −14.4% |
| FY 2021 | $3.88M | 171 | 19 | 9 | +36.5% |
| FY 2022 | $3.40M | 187 | 27 | 10 | −12.6% |
| FY 2023 | $1.14M | 150 | 24 | 13 | −66.3% |
| FY 2024 | $2.68M | 152 | 20 | 8 | +134.1% |
| FY 2025 | $1.32M | 164 | 14 | 9 | −50.8% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $6.47M | 804 | 13 | 34.8% |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $4.70M | 135 | 12 | 25.3% |
| US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $4.25M | 30 | 3 | 22.9% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $2.15M | 21 | 13 | 11.6% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $335.4K | 13 | 7 | 1.8% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $297.2K | 9 | 6 | 1.6% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $122.2K | 13 | 4 | 0.7% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $99.5K | 3 | 1 | 0.5% |
| U.S. SECRET SERVICE | 7009 | $54.4K | 3 | 1 | 0.3% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $40.1K | 8 | 3 | 0.2% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 483212?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS | 140G03 | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | $4.18M | 29 | 2 | 22.5% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK | N00189 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $3.63M | 701 | 3 | 19.5% |
| IMR ARIZONA(12400) | 140P15 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $2.11M | 84 | 5 | 11.4% |
| NER SUPPLY MABO(45000) | 140P45 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $2.11M | 14 | 1 | 11.3% |
| NAVSUP FLC YOKOSUKA SASEBO OFFICE | N68246 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $2.00M | 57 | 2 | 10.7% |
| W074 ENDIST SAVANNAH | W912HN | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.26M | 12 | 6 | 6.8% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA | N62649 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $467.8K | 6 | 2 | 2.5% |
| W07V ENDIST NEW ORLEANS | W912P8 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $408.3K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% |
| PWR GOGA(86000) | 140P86 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $358.5K | 19 | 1 | 1.9% |
| W2R2 USA ENGR R & D CTR | W912HZ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $278.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 483212 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEIBA ADVENTURES, INC. | $5.45M | 85 | 2 | 29.3% | Aug 5, 2025 |
| STATUE CRUISES, LLC | $2.11M | 14 | 1 | 11.3% | Mar 16, 2023 |
| PATRIOTIC EXCURSIONS LLC | $1.79M | 379 | 1 | 9.7% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| CAPE HENRY LAUNCH SERVICE INC | $1.62M | 315 | 1 | 8.7% | Jun 13, 2022 |
| K.I. KOGYO LTD. | $1.35M | 32 | 1 | 7.3% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| SEGAWAKISEN CO.,LTD. | $935.4K | 26 | 1 | 5.0% | May 24, 2023 |
| SAINT JUDE ENTERPRISES, LLC | $459.7K | 5 | 1 | 2.5% | Jul 15, 2019 |
| LAKES & RIVERS CONTRACTING INC | $436.5K | 3 | 1 | 2.3% | May 2, 2025 |
| QUALITY FIRST CONSTRUCTION LLC | $408.3K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% | May 17, 2019 |
| LAREDO OFFSHORE SERVICES INC | $374.0K | 2 | 1 | 2.0% | Aug 3, 2021 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 483212?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V224 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: PASSENGER MARINE CHARTER | $4.56M | 721 | 16 | 24.6% |
| V227 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: NAVIGATIONAL AID AND PILOTAGE | $4.08M | 28 | 2 | 21.9% |
| V214 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: MARINE PASSENGER | $3.10M | 121 | 13 | 16.7% |
| W019 | LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- SHIPS, SMALL CRAFT, PONTOONS, AND FLOATING DOCKS | $2.54M | 22 | 6 | 13.7% |
| R702 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: DATA COLLECTION | $1.25M | 56 | 4 | 6.7% |
| V115 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: VESSEL FREIGHT | $450.9K | 20 | 2 | 2.4% |
| 1925 | SPECIAL SERVICE VESSELS | $437.1K | 3 | 3 | 2.4% |
| F099 | NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER | $418.3K | 7 | 1 | 2.3% |
| 1910 | TRANSPORT VESSELS, PASSENGER AND TROOP | $357.8K | 5 | 4 | 1.9% |
| W020 | LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT | $320.9K | 5 | 3 | 1.7% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 483212?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $8.94M | 808 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $6.60M | 219 |
| BPA CALL | $470.8K | 20 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $2.58M | 19 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 483212?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $18.59M market as addressable.