Shipboard Personnel Staffing for Maritime Prepositioning Ships

The contract seeks qualified USCG-licensed mariners to fill essential shipboard positions on government-owned maritime prepositioning ships, including Master, Chief Mate, Chief Engineer, and other critical roles essential to vessel operations. These personnel must hold current and valid licenses issued by the U.S. Coast Guard and be prepared to support missions that require continuous and reliable maritime readiness. The work will take place aboard vessels deployed in support of Department of Defense operations, with performance expectations aligned to federal maritime and safety standards. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 483111, posted on June 17, 2026, with responses due by July 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The contracting activity is managed by Mschq Norfolk under the Department of Defense, though specific location details for performance or point of contact are not provided. Interested parties must be prepared to meet stringent credentialing and readiness requirements, as staffing directly impacts the operational capability of critical maritime prepositioning assets. The opportunity is open to eligible subcontractors capable of providing fully licensed, experienced, and deployable maritime personnel on short notice.