01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC 1930 Barges And Lighters, Cargo Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code 1930
Federal contract activity classified under Barges And Lighters, Cargo across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC 1930 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC 1930 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $20.05M | 21 | 11 | 5 | — |
| FY 2020 | $885.1K | 9 | 7 | 4 | −95.6% |
| FY 2021 | $913.8K | 11 | 5 | 3 | +3.2% |
| FY 2022 | $71.97M | 14 | 7 | 4 | +7,775.3% |
| FY 2023 | $64.27M | 24 | 8 | 4 | −10.7% |
| FY 2024 | $72.34M | 19 | 5 | 2 | +12.6% |
| FY 2025 | $66.42M | 25 | 5 | 3 | −8.2% |
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 | $249.79M | 49 | 6 | 84.1% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $46.04M | 50 | 10 | 15.5% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $394.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | 1448 | $303.7K | 5 | 1 | 0.1% |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $247.1K | 4 | 3 | 0.1% |
| MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | 6938 | $69.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $24.2K | 9 | 4 | 0.0% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $14.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | -$38.9K | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC 1930?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVSEA HQ | N00024 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $245.59M | 40 | 3 | 82.7% |
| W07V ENDIST NEW ORLEANS | W912P8 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $20.52M | 10 | 2 | 6.9% |
| W2SD ENDIST PHILADELPHIA | W912BU | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $16.39M | 19 | 3 | 5.5% |
| W07V ENDIST MEMPHIS | W912EQ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $7.29M | 11 | 1 | 2.5% |
| SUP OF SHIPBUILDING CONV AND REPAIR | N69316 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $2.26M | 4 | 1 | 0.8% |
| PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GF | N39040 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $1.91M | 4 | 2 | 0.6% |
| W072 ENDIST NASHVILLE | W912P5 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.15M | 3 | 2 | 0.4% |
| W07V ENDIST ST PAUL | W912ES | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $574.1K | 4 | 1 | 0.2% |
| USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 1 | 1284LL | FOREST SERVICE | $394.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| SER SOUTH MABO (54000) | 140P54 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $247.1K | 2 | 2 | 0.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC 1930 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONRAD SHIPYARD, L.L.C. | $229.59M | 53 | 2 | 77.3% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| STERLING SHIPYARD LP | $30.88M | 12 | 2 | 10.4% | Feb 13, 2025 |
| BRICE CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN LLC | $18.65M | 4 | 1 | 6.3% | Jul 10, 2024 |
| THOMA-SEA MARINE CONSTRUCTORS, L.L.C. | $11.19M | 7 | 1 | 3.8% | Jul 26, 2023 |
| W. LEIGH & ASSOCIATES, INC | $1.91M | 3 | 1 | 0.6% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| QUALITY FIRST CONSTRUCTION LLC | $1.87M | 6 | 1 | 0.6% | Jun 2, 2020 |
| SISCO MARINE LLC | $949.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% | Jul 26, 2024 |
| NORTHERN MACHINING & REPAIR, INC. | $574.1K | 4 | 1 | 0.2% | Mar 23, 2023 |
| BETTER BOATS, INC. | $394.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% | Sep 29, 2023 |
| KANN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION | $303.7K | 5 | 1 | 0.1% | Sep 15, 2022 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC 1930?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336611 | SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING | $243.12M | 74 | 10 | 81.9% |
| 336612 | BOAT BUILDING | $31.15M | 18 | 4 | 10.5% |
| 483211 | INLAND WATER FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION | $20.48M | 11 | 3 | 6.9% |
| 532411 | COMMERCIAL AIR, RAIL, AND WATER TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING | $2.04M | 8 | 4 | 0.7% |
| 488510 | FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENT | $24.2K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 488330 | NAVIGATIONAL SERVICES TO SHIPPING | $17.3K | 6 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 324110 | PETROLEUM REFINERIES | $14.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 488310 | PORT AND HARBOR OPERATIONS | $7.0K | 3 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 483113 | COASTAL AND GREAT LAKES FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION | -$1.2K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC 1930?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $293.99M | 85 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $2.81M | 34 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $31.4K | 3 |
| BPA CALL | $14.9K | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC 1930?
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 $296.84M market as addressable.