Security Services onboard SBX- 1

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for providing continuous armed force protection and physical security for the SBX-1 vessel, both at sea and in port, in accordance with specified Sponsor Security Requirements.

• Provide personnel and material for securing the SBX-1.

• Maintain continuous armed force protection 24/7/365.

• Support 63-day rotations in international waters and territorial seas.

• Contractor Security Officers must perform duties onboard SBX-1, but may need to use force against attackers outside the lifelines of the ship.

• The PWS does not include scope for providing security to the vessel when moored, anchored, or docked at a foreign port or for shore-side security duties.

• Maintain communications with escort, security patrol craft, and port security personnel.

• Demonstrate capabilities to Navy and other authorized agencies.

• Continuous armed force protection of the SBX-1 at all times.

• Maintain knowledge of current instructions, SOPs, and policies.

• Ensure regularly scheduled services are met and guards are at post.

• Guards are on call and ready to provide services as required.

• Personnel are alert, vigilant, professionally uniformed, and properly identified.

• Compliance with MSC screening and employment security requirements.

• Adherence to shipboard safety measures.

• Maintain staffing plan for underway, portside, and roving watch.

• Control entry and circulation within the vessel and mission spaces.

• Perform ID checks to ensure only authorized personnel are present.

• Maintain a minimum of one roving guard at all times.

• Monitor integrated electronic security systems and ensure appropriate emergency response.

• Employ small arms and non-lethal weapons in accordance with COMSCINST 5530.3.

• Notify appropriate chain of command of emergency response information.

• Comply with vessel chain of command OPCON and TACOM stakeholder requirements.

• Provide and maintain training records.

• Operations anticipated in the Pacific Ocean, including U.S. territories, U.S. territorial waters, and international waters.

• Vessel operations consist of Ballistic Missile Defense operations in support of Home Land Defense test events, transits, and maintenance.

• Typical annual OPTEMPO for SBX-1 operations is detailed, with specific day counts for Operational or Operationally Capable Status (SSL-A) and Non Operational Status (SSL-C).

• Contractor shall have 3 years of experience in security supporting port security or Security System Level A (SSL-A) requirements.

• Contractor shall have 3 years of company experience with weapons maintenance for specific weapon types.

• SECRET Facility Clearance required at the start of performance.

• SECRET Personnel Security Clearances required prior to assignment to the vessel.

• CBRN Training required annually for all shipboard personnel.

• Contractor Security Officers must be U.S. Citizens.

• Contractor Security Officers shall be armed while on duty.

• Personnel must be cleanly shaven for gas mask fit testing.

• Specific requirements for gas mask/JLIST suit fit testing.

• Requirements for personnel qualifications, including training, certifications, and physical fitness.

• Medical requirements for security personnel, including pre-employment physicals and ongoing screenings.

• Contractor must maintain a Security team retention plan.

• Specific requirements for Key Shore Based and Shipboard Personnel, including experience and qualifications.

• Government may unilaterally revoke any key billet approval.

• Contractor must comply with all anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) and other security requirements.

• Weapons and ammunition storage and security requirements.

• Mobilization period for contingency operations can be as short as 96 hours.

• Specific staffing levels for underway and in-port crew sizes.

• Government property management and control requirements.

• Berthing accommodations are limited to 8 staterooms.

• Contractor is responsible for providing consumable supplies at its own expense.

• Specific requirements for handling classified material and information security.

• Contractor must not use public networks or personally owned devices to access Government networks.

• Immediate notification required for adverse personnel security determinations.

• Contractor must maintain a facility clearance at the Secret level.

• Contractor must have a GSA approved Class 6 document safe.

• Specific requirements for handling, storing, and maintaining classified material.

• Contractor must comply with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding unclassified controlled technical information.

• Contractor must not access Government networks via public networks or personal devices.

• Immediate notification required for adverse personnel security determinations.

• Contractor must comply with specific requirements for shore side organization changes.

• Shore based personnel must be available during specified business hours and provide 24-hour contact information for after-hours support.

• Contractor must provide an emergency call back service.

• Specific requirements for disposition of government property.

• Contractor must obtain COR's written approval to remove any parts or equipment from ships.

• Contractor must notify MSC PML and MSC GPA of any loss or damage to government property.

• Contractor must create an Item Unique Identification (IUID) for specific items.

• Contractor shall arrange for transportation of all installed equipment, shipboard furnishings, spare parts, and sensitive property.

• Contractor shall retain records that justify purchase of each unit of issue.

• Contractor shall maintain security and stowage of weapons and ammunition.

• Ammunition will be provided as ship property; contractor must request approval to expend.

• Master is authorized to delegate custody of ammunition to the officer-in-charge (OIC) of the EST.

• Contractor shall provide inventory records of Government and contractor furnished equipment.

• Training requirements include security awareness, small arms, crew served weapons, law of war, quality assurance, antiterrorism, and operations security.

• Specific training for Vessel O&M contract personnel forming the designated in-port Response Force.

• Contractor must ensure all shipboard security employees complete MSC Drake Operator Course.

• Contractor shall provide COR copies of all employee certifications and training records.

• Specific requirements for handling, storing, and maintaining classified material.

• Contractor must comply with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding unclassified controlled technical information.

• Contractor must not access Government networks via public networks or personal devices.

• Immediate notification required for adverse personnel security determinations.

• Contractor must comply with specific requirements for shore side organization changes.

• Shore based personnel must be available during specified business hours and provide 24-hour contact information for after-hours support.

• Contractor must provide an emergency call back service.

• Specific requirements for disposition of government property.

• Contractor must obtain COR's written approval to remove any parts or equipment from ships.

• Contractor must notify MSC PML and MSC GPA of any loss or damage to government property.

• Contractor must create an Item Unique Identification (IUID) for specific items.

• Contractor shall arrange for transportation of all installed equipment, shipboard furnishings, spare parts, and sensitive property.

• Contractor shall retain records that justify purchase of each unit of issue.

• Contractor shall maintain security and stowage of weapons and ammunition.

• Ammunition will be provided as ship property; contractor must request approval to expend.

• Master is authorized to delegate custody of ammunition to the officer-in-charge (OIC) of the EST.

• Contractor shall provide inventory records of Government and contractor furnished equipment.

• Training requirements include security awareness, small arms, crew served weapons, law of war, quality assurance, antiterrorism, and operations security.

• Specific training for Vessel O&M contract personnel forming the designated in-port Response Force.

• Contractor must ensure all shipboard security employees complete MSC Drake Operator Course.

• Contractor shall provide COR copies of all employee certifications and training records.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This document is a Sources Sought notice to gather information on vendors' ability to provide security services for the Sea-Based X-Band Radar platform (SBX-1). The government is assessing capability and potential acquisition strategies, including an 8(a) Business Development Program set-aside. If insufficient 8(a) responses are received, other strategies like small business set-aside or full and open competition may be considered.

• Provide continuous armed force protection for the SBX-1, 24/7/365, both at sea and in port.

• Sustain 58-day rotations for personnel.

• Maintain onboard physical security, with potential need to use force against attackers outside the vessel's lifelines.

• Maintain communications with escort, security patrol craft, and port security personnel.

• Demonstrate capabilities to Navy and other authorized agencies (NCIS, COCOM, Coast Guard, etc.).

• Require 3 years of experience in port security or Security System Level A (SSL-A) requirements.

• Require 3 years of company experience with weapons maintenance for handguns, shotguns, military assault rifles, and crew-served weapons.

• Potential contract type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) with pass-through elements.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods (December 18, 2026 - December 17, 2031), plus a six-month option period (FAR 52.217-8).

• Onboard the SBX-1, while at sea or in port.

• Area of Operations: Pearl Harbor, HI and Pacific Ocean.

• Contractor personnel will travel; transportation to/from the vessel when at sea is provided by the Government. Other travel costs will be reimbursed.

• Company name, contact information, CAGE Code.

• Small business size status and demonstration of 51% contract performance if a small business.

• Suggested security force size.

• Capability statement demonstrating:

  • SECRET-level facility clearance at time of solicitation offering and ability to process personnel for SECRET clearances.
  • Ability to update and maintain the Vessel Security Plan (VSP) per specified requirements.
  • Responsibility for ensuring security personnel training per Strategic Command Directive (SI) 538-2 and MSC Instruction COMSCINST 5530.3(series).

• Pertinent questions/concerns or input on contract type.

• Estimated daily or other term cost/price (see Table 1).

• Responses are due no later than 02:00 PM (Norfolk, VA time) on Monday, April 14, 2026.

• Email responses to christopher.j.jakobowski.civ@us.navy.mil and mary.l.gordon53.civ@us.navy.mil.

• This is a market survey, not a Request for Proposals (RFP).

• Responses are voluntary and not an offer.

• Do not include competition-sensitive or protected information.

• The government will not pay for costs incurred in preparing responses.