Opportunity
SAM #N3220526R6110
Armed Security Services for Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) Vessel
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
August 11, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2026
Identifier
N3220526R6110
NAICS
561612
This opportunity is for security services supporting the U.S. Navy's Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) platform, managed by the Military Sealift Command. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC) - Office: N10 - Contracts and Business Management Directorate - Services Requested: - Continuous armed force protection for the SBX-1 vessel, operating primarily in the Pacific Ocean - Requires 15 armed Security Officers while underway and 8 in port - All personnel must be U.S. citizens with Secret security clearances - Officers must be trained in small arms and Department of Defense use-of-force rules (DoD Directive 5210.56) - Contractor responsible for training, medical screening, and maintaining government property (weapons, ammunition) - Key deliverables: staffing plans, security plans, incident reports - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 24/7, 365-day coverage for the SBX-1 platform - Strict compliance with force protection and security plans - Set aside for 8(a) certified small businesses under NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) - Contract includes a base year plus four one-year option periods - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are mentioned; the procurement is exclusively for security services.
Description
To provide security services onboard the Sea-Based X-Band Radar platform (SBX-1).