Armed Maritime Security Services (Contractor Security - CS)

This contract involves providing armed maritime security personnel tasked with defending vessels against various threats including Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) teams, piracy, and attacks involving small vessel improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during both transit and while anchored. The services are critical to ensuring the safety and security of naval or commercial vessels operating in high-risk maritime environments. Issued by the Department of Defense via the Mschq Norfolk office, this subcontract is identified under the NAICS code 561612, which corresponds to security services. The solicitation was posted on June 10, 2026, with a response deadline of June 17, 2026, allowing potential contractors a short window to submit proposals. Although details on the exact location of performance and agency points of contact are not specified, the contract clearly targets specialized armed security measures as part of broader maritime defense efforts.