Armed Maritime Security Team Provision

The contract entails the provision of armed security personnel to safeguard vessels and cargo during transit, with strict adherence to Department of Defense rules of force and established maritime security protocols. Contractors must deploy trained teams capable of ensuring the safety and integrity of military or government-related maritime operations, responding to threats in accordance with federal guidelines and international maritime standards. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 561612 and is being managed by the Department of Defense through Mschq Norfolk, with performance expected to align with DoD operational requirements across unspecified geographic regions. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2026, and responses are due by May 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. No specific set-aside status or organization type restrictions are indicated, meaning eligible entities from any size or classification may respond. The place of performance details are not defined, implying the security services may be required across multiple international or domestic transit routes as needed. Contractors must be prepared to rapidly mobilize and operate in dynamic maritime environments with full compliance to DoD regulations, including the use of lethal force only under authorized circumstances and documentation of all security incidents.