Top DHS navigational services to shipping contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security obligated $46.6M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 488330, up 85.8% from $25.1M in the preceding 12 months. 24 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 2 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Homeland Security. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DHS contractors for NAICS 488330
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pole Star Space Applications USA Inc | $23.9M | $10.8M | 51.1% | — |
| 2 | Alpha Marine Services LLC | $17.6M | $9.7M | 37.7% | — |
| 3 | Marine Exchange of Alaska, Inc. | $3.6M | $3.5M | 7.8% | — |
| 4 | Mclean Contracting Company | $564K | $695K | 1.2% | — |
| 5 | Foss Maritime Company, LLC. | $392K | $12K | 0.8% | ▲ 8 |
| 6 | Donjon Marine Co., LLC | $122K | $0 | 0.3% | New |
| 7 | Portside Marine & Towing, Inc. | $72K | $5K | 0.1% | ▲ 10 |
| 8 | Moran Towing Corp | $69K | $40K | 0.1% | — |
| 9 | John, Darrel T. | $68K | $0 | 0.1% | New |
| 10 | North Point Marine & Industrial Inc | $55K | $130K | 0.1% | ▼ 5 |
| 11 | Truestone, LLC | $45K | $0 | 0.1% | New |
| 12 | Marine Exchange of the SAN Francisco Bay Region | $35K | $0 | 0.1% | New |
| 13 | Katchatag Sheldon I | $30K | $0 | 0.1% | New |
| 14 | Amak Towing Co Inc | $28K | $16K | 0.1% | ▼ 2 |
| 15 | Robbins Maritime Inc | $24K | $20K | 0.1% | ▼ 5 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Pole Star Space Applications USA Inc$10.8M → $23.9M (+$13.1M) · now #1
- Alpha Marine Services LLC$9.7M → $17.6M (+$7.9M) · now #2
- Foss Maritime Company, LLC.$12K → $392K (+$380K) · now #5
Largest declines
- Mclean Contracting Company$695K → $564K (−$132K) · now #4
- Sealift Inc. of Delaware$87K → $0 (−$87K) · no latest-period obligations
- Paradigm Marine, LLC$81K → $0 (−$81K) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
9 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Donjon Marine Co., LLC | Feb 6, 2026 | $122K |
| John, Darrel T. | Aug 19, 2026 | $68K |
| Truestone, LLC | Aug 25, 2026 | $45K |
| Marine Exchange of the SAN Francisco Bay Region | Feb 13, 2026 | $35K |
| Xenturis LLC | Sep 24, 2026 | $9K |
| Columbia River BAR Pilots, LLC | Jan 9, 2026 | $7K |
| Intracoastal Marine LLC | May 20, 2026 | $7K |
| Citibank, N.A. | Dec 2, 2025 | $4K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Homeland Security, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Coast Guard | $46.6M | $25.1M | Up $21.5M (85.8%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70Z02325C93260002 | Alpha Marine Services LLC CONTRACT TO PROVIDE SHIP MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CGC STORIS. | $27.3M | Nov 14, 2026 |
| 70Z0G326POIPL0002 | Marine Exchange of Alaska, Inc. NATIONWIDE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (NAIS TERRESTRIAL) POP 03/30/2026 - 03/29/2027 | $3.6M | Mar 29, 2027 |
| 70Z0G326FOIPL0026 | Pole Star Space Applications USA Inc TASK ORDER ISSUED UNDER POLE STAR IDIQ ORDERING PERIOD 1 FOR TASKS 1, 2, 3, 4AA, 4AB, 6, AND 7. | $14.3M | Jul 29, 2027 |
| 70Z0G326FOIPL0025 | Pole Star Space Applications USA Inc TASK ORDER ISSUED UNDER POLE STAR IDIQ ORDERING PERIOD 1 FOR TASK FIVE US-LRIT-NDC DC TO DC BILLING | $2.5M | Jul 29, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DHS contractors for NAICS 488330?
In the latest 12 months, Pole Star Space Applications USA Inc ($23.9M), Alpha Marine Services LLC ($17.6M), Marine Exchange of Alaska, Inc. ($3.6M) received the most DHS obligations for navigational services to shipping.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 99.3% of positive obligations, and Pole Star Space Applications USA Inc alone held 51.1%. 9 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DHS NAICS 488330 contracts ending soon?
4 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 70Z02325C93260002 (Alpha Marine Services LLC, $27.3M obligated), ending Nov 14, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$71.1MFigures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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