Watch Standers and Stevedore Services

The contract seeks to provide on-site watch standers for continuous security monitoring and stevedore services to support cargo handling and logistics operations at naval shipyards and logistics facilities located in Japan. These services are critical for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of military cargo, maintaining facility security, and sustaining operational readiness in support of U.S. Navy missions in the region. The work requires personnel trained in both security protocols and manual or equipment-assisted cargo handling, with an emphasis on compliance with military standards and procedural discipline in high-security environments. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete, as defined by the Small Business Administration. The North American Industry Classification System code 488390 indicates the scope falls under other support activities for water transportation, aligning with stevedoring and terminal services. The solicitation was posted on June 26, 2026, with responses due by July 15, 2026, at noon. The contracting activity is managed by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, under the Department of Defense, with performance required exclusively at designated locations in Japan.