Description
The Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration is conducting market research for Marine Coaching Services to support the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s waterfront program at Kings Point, NY. The solicitation seeks capability statements and responses from firms that can provide a range of maritime instructional and operational staff, including sailing, rowing, vessel crew, communications, and safety officers. The effort will be structured as an IDIQ contract with a 12‑month base period and up to three one‑year options, subject to funding. Interested vendors must submit responses by the July 22, 2026 deadline.
• Required personnel: assistant offshore and dinghy sailing instructors, assistant rowing instructor, mates and engineers for the training vessel “Kings Pointer,” a sports‑communications specialist, and a waterfront duty officer.
• Contractors must meet federal licensing (USCG Mate/Engineer), certification (STCW, NY Safe Boating, CPR), and background‑check requirements, and provide insurance coverage and a quality‑control plan.
• No award or funding amounts are disclosed; the solicitation is purely for market research and does not obligate the government to award a contract.