Department of DefenseIssuing agency·Virginia·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities APIThis is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
**This is a sole source requirement. The intended source is Cutwater Maritime Educational Services Inc. **
Solicitation number N3220527R6005 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a comprehensive program to train Unlicensed Engine Mariners to Licensed 3rd Assistant Engineers / Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Officers-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch (OIEW) of Motor vessels 750KW-1000 HP or More.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
This solicitation does not have a Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) rating.
See attached SF 1449 for a list of all details of the supplies and/or services required and a list of all solicitation provisions and contract clauses that apply to the acquisition.
Responses to the solicitation are due on Wednesday, 25 November, 2026 at 3PM Eastern Time. Offers shall be e-mailed to the Contracting Officer, Mr. James Ellis, at James.p.ellis54.civ@us.navy.mil and Ms. Keeley Crosby at keeley.a.crosby.civ@us.navy.mil. To be considered timely, an e-mail offer must be received in its entirety in the designated e-mail inbox by the due date and time for offer submission. Reference the solicitation number on your offer. E-mail offers shall be in either Adobe or Microsoft Office format. No other method of submission is acceptable.
Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to the point of contact of this announcement by Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
The anticipated award date is Friday, 11 December, 2026.
The contractor shall provide a resident student training program to train, partially-qualify, prepare and assist CIVMARs in becoming US Coast Guard Licensed 3rd Assistant Engineers / STCW OICEW of Motor vessels 750KW-1000 HP or More. The program includes courses in Advanced Fire Fighting, Engine Resource Management, Auxiliary Machinery, Diesel Engineering/Motor Plants, Electrical Machinery & Basic Electronics, Instrumentation, Medical First-Aid Provider, Proficiency in Survival Craft, and a License Preparation Course. The contractor must provide on-campus lodging with three full meals a day, tutoring, remedial instruction, assistance with license applications and USCG examinations, and transportation to/from the exam site. The contractor shall also provide curriculum development for new training courses as needed.
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