This is a notice of intent for a sole source procurement, not a competitive solicitation. The requirement is for extended East gate security hours at the Port of Gulfport, Mississippi, specifically from 0600-1800 Monday-Friday to 24 hours per day while NOAA vessels are in port. The intended contractor is Swetman Security Service, Inc., as they are the only vendor authorized to provide security at the Mississippi State Port Authority facilities. Interested firms may submit substantiating documentation within 5 days after publication to determine if competition is possible. The location for performance is the Port of Gulfport, Mississippi.