Armed Maritime Security Personnel Deployment

The contract requires the deployment of armed security personnel to provide continuous 24/7 onboard protection for government-chartered vessels, with primary responsibilities including access control and the secure handling of classified materials. These security personnel must be specially trained and qualified to operate in maritime environments while ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information transported aboard the vessels. The work is tied to Department of Defense operations under the auspices of Mschq Norfolk, with performance to occur on vessels operating in undisclosed locations, and the contractor must maintain readiness at all times to meet mission-critical security needs. This is a subcontract opportunity classified under NAICS code 561612 for security services, with a response deadline of July 30, 2026, and posted on July 24, 2026. No set-aside preferences are designated, and the contract is open to qualified subcontractors capable of meeting stringent security, operational, and compliance standards. All personnel must be armed, vetted to the highest clearance levels, and prepared to function in high-threat or restricted environments. The nature of the work demands rigorous adherence to federal security protocols, precise coordination with military and government authorities, and the ability to sustain operations without interruption during transit or while docked.