SAM #PM2-N105C-26-001

This opportunity seeks qualified vendors to provide continuous armed security services onboard the Sea-Based X-Band Radar platform (SBX-1), operated by the Military Sealift Command under the Department of the Navy. - Government Buyer: - Military Sealift Command Headquarters (MSCHQ NORFOLK), Department of the Navy, Department of Defense - Special Mission Program (PM2), N105C - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; the requirement is for security services, not equipment procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Continuous armed force protection for the SBX-1 platform, both at sea and in port - 24/7, 365-day coverage with 58- to 63-day rotations - 15-person armed security team underway; 8-person team in port - Roles include Assistant Anti-Terrorism Officer, Shift Leads, and Marine Security Officers - Security officers must be U.S. citizens with SECRET clearances - Training required in firearms, use of force, CBRN defense, and other areas - Contractor responsible for weapons maintenance, personnel training, and compliance with government security plans - Government provides firearms and ammunition; contractor manages weapons and security equipment onboard - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Set aside for 8(a) Business Development Program contractors (may be expanded if insufficient responses) - Extensive personnel training, medical, and reporting requirements - Operations include Pearl Harbor, HI, Pacific Ocean, U.S. territorial waters, and U.S. Navy/commercial facilities worldwide - Place of performance is primarily onboard the SBX-1, with contracting office in Norfolk, VA

The purpose of this market survey is to gather information regarding vendors’ ability to provide security services onboard the Sea-Based X-Band Radar platform (SBX-1). This requirement is currently set aside for 8(a) Business Development Program contractors; however, if there is a dearth of 8(a) responses this strategy will be abandoned and another approach will be used (either a small business set aside or full and open competition).