The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) has issued comprehensive Operations Security (OPSEC) contract requirements to protect sensitive information from adversaries. This critical information, also known as Critical Information and Indicators (CII), includes both classified and unclassified data that, if disclosed, could compromise personnel and equipment. Contractors are mandated to create and adhere to an OPSEC Plan, which must be signed and submitted before the contract's availability start date. The policy strictly prohibits the disclosure of CII to unauthorized third parties, including foreign entities, and forbids publicizing such information on corporate websites, social media, or personal email accounts. Contractors are also responsible for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and immediately reporting any attempted solicitation or compromise. The document details a Portable Electronic Device (PED) policy, requiring coordination with sponsors for approval and use of devices capable of recording or transmitting data. Specific CII examples include Personally Identifiable Information (PII), operation schedules, equipment capabilities, and critical infrastructure details. Countermeasures include restricting verbal discussions, prohibiting unauthorized photography, shredding sensitive documents, not posting shipyard information on public social media, and securing access badges. Non-compliance can lead to contract termination, removal of personnel, criminal prosecution, and civil penalties, underscoring the serious implications of compromising sensitive information.

The Department of the Navy is soliciting bids for Sailor Lodging near Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME, to secure 50 double-occupancy rooms nightly for 135 nights (6,750 room nights) from February 1 to June 15, 2026. This Request For Quote (RFQ) targets small businesses for a firm, fixed-price contract. Key requirements include safe premises within ten miles of the shipyard, minimum room specifications (180 sq ft, private bath, A/C, smoke detectors, specific furnishings), and hotel services like weekly maid service, linen changes, 24-hour phone service, and on-site laundry. Properties must undergo site inspection and comply with fire safety standards and federal regulations. Quotes are due by December 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST and must be emailed, with vendors registered in SAM.