Armed Maritime Security Personnel Services

The contract calls for the provision of armed, vetted security personnel to be deployed aboard chartered vessels, with a primary focus on ensuring onboard security, strict adherence to Department of Defense use-of-force policies, and the secure handling of classified materials. Personnel must meet rigorous vetting standards and be prepared to operate in maritime environments where high-stakes security and operational confidentiality are paramount. The services are required to support defense-related operations, with the place of performance centered in San Diego, indicating likely integration with naval or military logistics in that region. This is a subcontract under the NAICS code 561612, which pertains to investigation and security services, and is managed by the Department of Defense through the Mschq Norfolk office. The opportunity was posted on April 23, 2026, with a response deadline of April 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM, leaving a narrow window for qualified providers to submit proposals. There is no set-aside designation indicated, meaning the contract is open to all eligible entities, and no specific point of contact is provided in the data, suggesting submission details are available through the official SAM.gov workspace link associated with the opportunity.