Armed Maritime Security Team Deployment

The contract requires the provision of armed, vetted, and extensively trained security personnel for deployment aboard merchant vessels operating in high-risk maritime zones, with the primary mission of defending against piracy, terrorism, drone attacks, and hostile vessels during transits. All personnel must meet stringent vetting standards and possess proven operational capabilities to ensure the safe passage of commercial shipping through areas prone to maritime threats. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 561612 indicating specialized security services. Performance is expected to occur across global high-risk waterways, with no specific geographic limitation named, but operations must align with Department of Defense standards and protocols. The solicitation was posted on July 15, 2026, with a response deadline of July 21, 2026, indicating a short turnaround for submissions. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense, specifically under Mschq Norfolk, which will oversee compliance, readiness, and mission execution of the deployed teams. Contractors must be prepared to mobilize rapidly, maintain rigorous operational discipline, and coordinate with naval and civilian maritime authorities as needed. While no point of contact or place of performance details are provided, the nature of the work demands a scalable, responsive, and globally deployable force capable of operating under international maritime law and U.S. defense directives. All personnel must be armed legally and appropriately for jurisdictional waters, with equipment and training validated to meet evolving threat profiles.