Combatant Craft Assault (CCA) Craft Courses of Instruction

The United States Special Operations Command has issued a Special Notice for Combatant Craft Assault (CCA) Craft Courses of Instruction through Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Command. The notice describes a sole source acquisition for training services related to CCA electrical and propulsion systems. The procurement will utilize Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 procedures for a situation where only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type with Firm Fixed Price task orders, targeting United States Marine, Inc. (USMI) as the sole provider. The acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items, with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 611519 and a size standard of $21 million.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to establish a five-year contract with five potential one-year optional ordering periods for comprehensive training courses on CCA craft systems. The training will focus on familiarizing students with design, function, repair, calibration, emergency procedures, and troubleshooting of CCA electrical and propulsion systems. USMI is considered the exclusive source for this training due to being the Original Equipment Manufacturer with proprietary rights to system specifications and operations. The government's solicitation was initiated after publishing a sources sought notice with no alternative responses received. Contractors interested in this opportunity should note the posted date of January 7, 2025, and the response due date of February 6, 2025. While this synopsis is not a formal Request for Quotation, it signals the government's intent to award a sole source contract to USMI for these specialized training services.