What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 488510?

The SBA size standard for NAICS 488510 (Freight Transportation Arrangement) is $22 million in average annual receipts, per 13 C.F.R. § 121.201.

Is NAICS 488510 eligible for SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, or WOSB set-asides?

Set-aside programs that commonly apply: SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB. SDVOSB participation is moderate. Specialized maritime and household-goods carriers dominate top-tier awards.

Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 488510?

For FY2024 reporting, the leading federal customers under NAICS 488510 were U.S. Transportation Command, Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security. Live obligation data is available on USAspending.gov.

What FAR or DFARS clauses commonly apply to NAICS 488510 contracts?

Frequent clause flowdowns include FAR 52.247-29 (F.o.b. Origin); FAR 52.247-34 (F.o.b. Destination); 46 USC 55305 (Cargo Preference Act); FAR 52.247-64 (Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels); FAR 52.222-50 (Combating Trafficking in Persons). Each contract instrument will incorporate clauses by reference under FAR 52.252-2; this list reflects the high-frequency set for this NAICS, not an exhaustive flowdown.

Transportation & Warehousing

NAICS 488510 — Freight Transportation Arrangement

Freight forwarders and customs brokers arranging cargo transportation. Federal use includes USTRANSCOM cargo movement, DLA distribution, and household-goods transportation for military moves.

Quick facts

SBA size standard: $22 million; Average annual receipts · 13 C.F.R. § 121.201
FY2024 federal obligations: $1B–$2B; See live USAspending.gov data →

Top federal customers

Federal agencies that obligate the most spending under NAICS 488510 (FY2024 reporting period). Order tracks federal-obligation volume on USAspending.gov.

1.U.S. Transportation Command
2.Defense Logistics Agency
3.Department of Defense
4.Department of State
5.Department of Homeland Security

Set-aside fit

Whether NAICS 488510 commonly carries set-aside designations on federal awards. Eligibility for any specific solicitation is set by the contracting officer; this table reflects the FY2024 award pattern, not a guarantee of set-aside status.

SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)
8(a) Business Development Program
HUBZone Small Business
WOSB / EDWOSB
VOSB (Veteran-Owned Small Business)

SDVOSB participation is moderate. Specialized maritime and household-goods carriers dominate top-tier awards.

Frequent prime contractors

Companies that most frequently appear as prime awardees under NAICS 488510 for FY2024. Drawn from USAspending.gov public award records — verify currency at the live link below.

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier
Crowley Maritime
Liberty Global Logistics
Maersk Line, Limited
Tote Maritime
HomeSafe Alliance
Patriot Contract Services
Pasha Hawaii
Matson Logistics
Bay Ship Management

See live award data on USAspending.gov →

Common FAR / DFARS clauses

Frequently flowed-down clauses on contracts in this NAICS. The clause text on acquisition.gov is authoritative; this list captures the practical pattern, not an exhaustive flowdown.

FAR 52.247-29F.o.b. Origin
Standard transportation FOB clause; risk and title transfer on origin pickup.
FAR 52.247-34F.o.b. Destination
Companion FOB destination clause.
46 USC 55305Cargo Preference Act
Government-funded ocean cargo must move on US-flag vessels where available.
FAR 52.247-64Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels
Civilian-agency cargo preference flowdown.
FAR 52.222-50Combating Trafficking in Persons
Standard services flowdown.

Indirect rate considerations

Brokerage model with low direct labor and significant pass-through. Carrier costs flow direct with materials-handling treatment. G&A on freight pass-through often capped by negotiation.

See FieldLedger's Indirect Rate Engine for pool definition and rate tracking, or read the FieldLedger methodology for the underlying FAR Part 31 framework.

How FieldLedger fits NAICS 488510

Multi-CLIN invoicing maps to lane-by-lane freight billing. Indirect Rate Engine for materials-handling pool. Project P&L per task order.

DCAA compliance →Indirect Rate Engine →DCAA readiness check →

Frequently asked

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 488510?: The SBA size standard for NAICS 488510 (Freight Transportation Arrangement) is $22 million in average annual receipts, per 13 C.F.R. § 121.201.
Is NAICS 488510 eligible for SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, or WOSB set-asides?: Set-aside programs that commonly apply: SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB. SDVOSB participation is moderate. Specialized maritime and household-goods carriers dominate top-tier awards.
Which federal agencies buy under NAICS 488510?: For FY2024 reporting, the leading federal customers under NAICS 488510 were U.S. Transportation Command, Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security. Live obligation data is available on USAspending.gov.
What FAR or DFARS clauses commonly apply to NAICS 488510 contracts?: Frequent clause flowdowns include FAR 52.247-29 (F.o.b. Origin); FAR 52.247-34 (F.o.b. Destination); 46 USC 55305 (Cargo Preference Act); FAR 52.247-64 (Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels); FAR 52.222-50 (Combating Trafficking in Persons). Each contract instrument will incorporate clauses by reference under FAR 52.252-2; this list reflects the high-frequency set for this NAICS, not an exhaustive flowdown.
What indirect-rate structure works for a federal contractor in NAICS 488510?: Brokerage model with low direct labor and significant pass-through. Carrier costs flow direct with materials-handling treatment. G&A on freight pass-through often capped by negotiation.
How does FieldLedger help small federal contractors in NAICS 488510?: Multi-CLIN invoicing maps to lane-by-lane freight billing. Indirect Rate Engine for materials-handling pool. Project P&L per task order.

Sources

U.S. Census NAICS manual — census.gov/naics
SBA size-standards table — 13 C.F.R. § 121.201 (eCFR)
Federal obligations + prime awardees — USAspending.gov NAICS 488510
FAR / DFARS clause text — acquisition.gov

Snapshot date: 2026-05-08 (FY2024 reporting period). Federal-obligation bands and prime-contractor lists reflect the data as of the snapshot — refresh against USAspending.gov for current figures.