Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) Security Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N3220526R6110
- Agency
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Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Competitive 8(a)
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561612 Security Guards and Patrol Services
- Place of performance
- Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is preparing to solicit onboard security services for the Sea-Based X-Band Radar platform (SBX-1) with an estimated solicitation release of August 26, 2026, and closing date of September 26, 2026. This procurement is set aside for 8(a)-certified small businesses.
The SBX-1, a sea-based missile defense vessel operating in the Pacific Ocean, requires continuous armed security coverage 24/7/365 both underway and in-port. The security force comprises 15 armed contractor security officers during underway operations (including one Assistant Anti-Terrorism Officer, two Shift Leads, and twelve Marine Security Officers) and eight officers during in-port operations, sustaining 63-day rotations. All contractor security personnel must be U.S. citizens holding final SECRET clearances, valid Transportation Worker Identification Cards or DoD Common Access Cards, and U.S. passports. Personnel must complete comprehensive training including small arms qualification, antiterrorism awareness, crew-served weapons operations, Law of War training, CBRN training, and operations security training. The contractor must comply with SI 538-2, COMSCINST 5530.3 series, DoD Directive 5210.56 use-of-force rules, and applicable Navy security plans.
The contractor is responsible for all consumable supplies, personnel equipment including ballistic protective equipment rated to stop 7.62x39mm rounds, weapons maintenance, ammunition accountability, medical screening to merchant mariner standards, and extensive reporting. The Government provides firearms, ammunition, certain force protection equipment, food service, and berthing for up to eight personnel; the contractor covers all other expenses including travel and personal protective equipment.
The contract includes a 365-day base period with four optional one-year extensions commencing December 18, 2026. The solicitation will post on SAM.GOV under number N3220526R6110 (NAICS 561612, PSC R430).
Notice text
To provide security services onboard the Sea-Based X-Band Radar platform (SBX-1).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 26R6110 - SBX Security PWS.pdf | ||
| 26R6110 Pre-Solicitation Notice.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) Security | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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| Opportunity | Agency | Set-aside | Responses due |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Department Operations Support | Naval Sea Systems Command | No set-aside |
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