Other Technical and Trade Schools

NAICS Category 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools) encompasses a diverse range of specialized training and educational services beyond traditional academic institutions. These services focus on providing targeted, skills-based instruction in specific technical, vocational, and professional domains. Training programs cover areas such as industrial maintenance, maritime operations, aviation safety, emergency response, medical certifications, and specialized government and military operational skills. Instructional delivery typically involves classroom, laboratory, and hands-on practical training environments designed to develop specific competencies and professional qualifications.

Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate significant diversity, with values ranging from $5,500 to $119,418,197 and performance periods spanning from weeks to five years. Frequent awardees include specialized training firms like Wartsila North America, Jslo Consulting, Fatigue Concepts, and Parachute Laboratories. Common funding agencies include the Coast Guard, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Labor, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Defense. Contracts are frequently set aside for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and women-owned small businesses. Performance locations are predominantly within the United States, with training conducted at contractor facilities, military bases, federal training centers, and government-specified locations.

Recent federal contract opportunities highlight comprehensive training requirements across multiple domains. Notable solicitations include the Naval Special Warfare Command seeking Skills Trade Course of Instructions in disciplines like carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and small engine repair; the Department of Labor requesting Job Corps Center operational training for disadvantaged youth; and the Federal Aviation Administration seeking specialized aviation technical training for safety inspectors. Agencies are consistently seeking high-quality, targeted training programs that develop specific technical skills, certifications, and operational competencies across military, civilian, and technical sectors. Performance locations span the continental United States, with training durations typically ranging from several days to several months.