01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC 1935 Barges And Lighters, Special Purpose Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code 1935
Federal contract activity classified under Barges And Lighters, Special Purpose across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC 1935 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC 1935 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 | $77.88M | 28 | 13 | 5 | — |
| FY 2020 | $40.67M | 16 | 7 | 4 | −47.8% |
| FY 2021 | $53.05M | 14 | 8 | 5 | +30.4% |
| FY 2022 | $13.55M | 12 | 7 | 4 | −74.5% |
| FY 2023 | $143.27M | 18 | 11 | 4 | +957.4% |
| FY 2024 | $154.85M | 28 | 14 | 5 | +8.1% |
| FY 2025 | $75.43M | 42 | 15 | 4 | −51.3% |
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 | $294.83M | 48 | 9 | 52.8% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $262.28M | 81 | 15 | 46.9% |
| U.S. SECRET SERVICE | 7009 | $593.9K | 6 | 1 | 0.1% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $494.8K | 4 | 3 | 0.1% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $244.0K | 3 | 3 | 0.0% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $175.3K | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $107.6K | 8 | 2 | 0.0% |
| SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | 6947 | $11.1K | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | 6938 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | -$30.2K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC 1935?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVSEA HQ | N00024 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $293.03M | 25 | 2 | 52.4% |
| W2SD ENDIST PHILADELPHIA | W912BU | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $242.86M | 61 | 8 | 43.5% |
| W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE | W912QR | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $10.57M | 9 | 1 | 1.9% |
| W07V ENDIST ST LOUIS | W912P9 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $3.89M | 3 | 1 | 0.7% |
| W072 ENDIST DETROIT | W911XK | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $2.92M | 2 | 2 | 0.5% |
| W072 ENDIST NASHVILLE | W912P5 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.87M | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA NAPLES OFFICE | N68171 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $1.03M | 3 | 1 | 0.2% |
| U. S. SECRET SERVICE | 70US09 | U.S. SECRET SERVICE | $593.9K | 6 | 1 | 0.1% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK | N00189 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $527.0K | 8 | 1 | 0.1% |
| SF OPERATIONS AND MAINTINANCE | 333129 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $421.5K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC 1935 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT HALTER MARINE, INC. | $258.61M | 24 | 1 | 46.3% | Jul 28, 2025 |
| GUNDERSON MARINE LLC | $82.10M | 14 | 2 | 14.7% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| CONRAD SHIPYARD, L.L.C. | $66.02M | 14 | 1 | 11.8% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| SOUTHWEST SHIPYARD LP | $46.10M | 13 | 1 | 8.3% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| THOMA-SEA MARINE CONSTRUCTORS, L.L.C. | $38.14M | 14 | 1 | 6.8% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| STERLING SHIPYARD LLC | $24.07M | 8 | 1 | 4.3% | Jul 21, 2025 |
| STERLING SHIPYARD, LP | $14.57M | 11 | 2 | 2.6% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| CONRAD ORANGE SHIPYARD, INC. | $11.67M | 2 | 1 | 2.1% | Feb 26, 2025 |
| ST JOHNS SHIP BUILDING INC | $5.18M | 3 | 1 | 0.9% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| SUPPLIED INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS INC | $3.89M | 3 | 1 | 0.7% | Nov 8, 2024 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC 1935?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336611 | SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING | $550.05M | 120 | 16 | 98.5% |
| 333618 | OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $3.91M | 4 | 2 | 0.7% |
| 332312 | FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL MANUFACTURING | $2.58M | 2 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 532411 | COMMERCIAL AIR, RAIL, AND WATER TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING | $1.12M | 7 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 336612 | BOAT BUILDING | $421.5K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 334111 | ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MANUFACTURING | $126.0K | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 333319 | OTHER COMMERCIAL AND SERVICE INDUSTRY MACHINERY MANUFACTURING | $119.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 483113 | COASTAL AND GREAT LAKES FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION | $94.2K | 7 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 332999 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED METAL PRODUCT MANUFACTURING | $62.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 333923 | OVERHEAD TRAVELING CRANE, HOIST, AND MONORAIL SYSTEM MANUFACTURING | $58.4K | 4 | 2 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC 1935?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $553.40M | 111 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $5.18M | 40 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $119.3K | 7 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC 1935?
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 $558.70M market as addressable.