Military Sealift Command Unlicensed Engine Mariner Training…

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	N3220527R6005
Agency	Department of the Navy
Office	Mschq Norfolk
Where	See the notice
Posted	October 27, 2026
Bids due	November 25, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-05:00)
Who can bid	Open to any company
Industry	Training & education (NAICS 611519)
Notice type	Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracting contact	Jim Ellis · james.p.ellis54.civ@us.navy.mil
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

This 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…

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A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
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Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.

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Military Sealift Command Unlicensed Engine Mariner Training Program