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Armed Maritime Security Team Deployment

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The Armed Maritime Security Team Deployment is a Department of Defense subcontract issued by Mschq Norfolk. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561612. The primary objective is the provision of armed security teams to protect vessels transporting hazardous or sensitive cargo. Contractors must ensure all teams are ISO 28007-compliant and possess specialized training in Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure operations, piracy countermeasures, and defense against Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The solicitation was posted on November 25, 2025, and focuses on high-level maritime threat mitigation.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services

Place of Performance

NC, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of N3220526R6015.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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30-day Dry Cargo Time Charter

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PostedNov 25

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Provide ISO 28007-compliant armed security teams for vessels transporting sensitive or hazardous cargo, trained in VBSS, piracy, and UAS threat defense.

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