6923G2-26-RFI-0001_SAMgov_USMMA_Contingent_Adjunct_Faculty_Questionnaire_Fillable_.pdf
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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire issued by the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), a component of the U.S. Department of Transportation, seeking information from potential contractors regarding contingent adjunct faculty services.
The RFI (Notice No. 6923G2-26-RFI-0001, Procurement Request No. MMAPR530026000010) is classified under NAICS Code 561320 (Temporary Help Services) and PSC U001 (Education/Training: Lectures). Responses are due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on Friday, September 4, 2026, and must be submitted via email to FelizC@usmma.edu. The questionnaire seeks industry input on contracting solutions for recruiting adjunct faculty from two distinct candidate pools: actively sailing Merchant Marine officers and faculty in traditional academic disciplines (humanities, mathematics, sciences, and engineering). Key topics addressed include socio-economic/small business status, the viability of consolidating multiple academic disciplines under a single BPA/IDIQ versus multiple awards, recruitment management capabilities, term-by-term sourcing on USMMA's trimester system, background check and vetting timelines, candidate credential submission processes, and relevant past performance from the previous five years. Respondents must also identify risks, limitations, and other considerations relevant to the procurement. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is referenced as an attachment containing detailed academic discipline requirements, though it is not included in this document. The RFI explicitly states that standard brochures, marketing materials, or paraphrasing of the notice are insufficient; responses must demonstrate substantive understanding and capability.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY
RFI Notice No. 6923G2-26-RFI-0001
CONTINGENT ADJUNCT FACULTY
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE
SAM.gov Sources Sought / Request for Information
SAM.gov RFI Notice Number
6923G2-26-RFI-0001
Procurement Request No. MMAPR530026000010 NAICS 561320 - Temporary Help Services PSC U001 - Education/Training: Lectures
Complete this fillable questionnaire and enter each response directly in the corresponding text box. The response fields are multiline and support scrolling. A separate capability statement, proposal, quote, or standard marketing brochure is not requested. Clearly mark any proprietary information.
RESPONSE DEADLINE
2:00 PM Eastern Time on Friday, September 4, 2026
Company Name
Company Address
Unique Entity ID (UEI) CAGE Code
Point of Contact
Telephone Number Email Address
Submit the completed questionnaire to FelizC@usmma.edu. Email subject: Response - RFI 6923G2-26-RFI-0001 - USMMA Contingent Adjunct Faculty
Procurement Request No. MMAPR530026000010 | RFI 6923G2-26-RFI-0001 Complete all 11 questions before submission.
RFI Notice No. 6923G2-26-RFI-0001
INDUSTRY RESPONSE QUESTIONS Enter each response directly in the fillable text box.
1. Please list your socio-economic or small business status for NAICS Code: 561320 Temporary Help Services.
RESPONSE
2. USMMA seeks to explore which contracting solution would be best for meeting this requirement. Do you believe that all academic disciplines outlined in the attached draft PWS can be accomplished under one BPA/IDIQ? Please provide your input.
RESPONSE
Procurement Request No. MMAPR530026000010 | RFI 6923G2-26-RFI-0001 Complete all 11 questions before submission.
RFI Notice No. 6923G2-26-RFI-0001
INDUSTRY RESPONSE QUESTIONS Enter each response directly in the fillable text box.
3. Can your firm effectively manage recruitment from two distinctly different pools of candidates: actively sailing Merchant Marine officers and faculty in traditional academic careers (e.g., humanities, math, sciences, engineering, etc.)?
RESPONSE
4. Do you believe a Multiple-Award or a Single-Award BPA/IDIQ would be more appropriate? Please provide your input.
Procurement Request No. MMAPR530026000010 | RFI 6923G2-26-RFI-0001 Complete all 11 questions before submission.
RFI Notice No. 6923G2-26-RFI-0001
INDUSTRY RESPONSE QUESTIONS Enter each response directly in the fillable text box.
5. Does your firm have a network of individuals with the requisite professional qualifications and/or academic experience in the maritime or general education disciplines taught at USMMA?
RESPONSE
6. Can adjunct faculty be reliably sourced on a term-by-term basis (keeping in mind that USMMA is on a trimester system) even if service is gapped by a term?
Procurement Request No. MMAPR530026000010 | RFI 6923G2-26-RFI-0001 Complete all 11 questions before submission.
RFI Notice No. 6923G2-26-RFI-0001
INDUSTRY RESPONSE QUESTIONS Enter each response directly in the fillable text box.
7. Can your firm consistently ensure that adjunct faculty can be recruited, and background checks completed prior to the start of each academic term and how much lead time will you need for adjunct requests to do so?
RESPONSE
8. Can your firm provide USMMA with the C.V. and relevant professional certifications of new candidates prior to the start of the academic term with ample time to vet and approve the candidate?
Procurement Request No. MMAPR530026000010 | RFI 6923G2-26-RFI-0001 Complete all 11 questions before submission.
RFI Notice No. 6923G2-26-RFI-0001
INDUSTRY RESPONSE QUESTIONS Enter each response directly in the fillable text box.
9. Detail your capability for meeting this requirement for the draft PWS, including your understanding of the requirement, and any relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise. Standard brochures and/or paraphrasing of this notice will not be considered sufficient to demonstrate the capabilities of an interested party.
Procurement Request No. MMAPR530026000010 | RFI 6923G2-26-RFI-0001 Complete all 11 questions before submission.
RFI Notice No. 6923G2-26-RFI-0001
INDUSTRY RESPONSE QUESTIONS Enter each response directly in the fillable text box.
10. Provide relevant past performance information. Contracts/efforts must be within the past five (5) years and the discussion must include the applicable contract or task order number and contract vehicle, clearly state if the responder was a prime or subcontractor under the effort, final contract price, dates of performance, and project location with a brief description of the effort and a detailed explanation demonstrating the relevance of the contract(s) or effort(s) to the requirements in the draft PWS.
Procurement Request No. MMAPR530026000010 | RFI 6923G2-26-RFI-0001 Complete all 11 questions before submission.
RFI Notice No. 6923G2-26-RFI-0001
INDUSTRY RESPONSE QUESTIONS Enter each response directly in the fillable text box.
11. Please highlight any risks or limitations not explicitly identified in this RFI and explain any other information that may be helpful for this procurement.
Procurement Request No. MMAPR530026000010 | RFI 6923G2-26-RFI-0001 Complete all 11 questions before submission.
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