Executive Search Services for USCG Academy

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is seeking executive search services to identify and hire academic deans for two of its three newly established schools: the School of Leadership and Management and the School of Engineering and Cyber Systems. The Coast Guard requires a specialized search firm to develop and implement a comprehensive formal hiring process that includes conducting institutional needs analysis, developing leadership profiles, leveraging networks to identify diverse candidates, performing thorough candidate due diligence, coordinating interviews, and providing transition support for selected candidates. Offerors must submit technical proposals not exceeding 10 pages detailing their approach and methodology for the recruitment process. The government will evaluate proposals using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, considering price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. Quotes are due by 9:00 AM EST on September 23, 2025, with the solicitation number 70Z03925QCGA00020.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561312 (Executive Search Services) with a size standard of $34,000,000. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price arrangement with a one-year period of performance. Primary work will be conducted virtually, with secondary performance taking place at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Contractor employees must work standard business hours from Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and comply with all Department of Homeland Security regulations and policies. The government will provide necessary on-site workspace, equipment, and supplies for contract execution, and invoices will be processed through the IPP platform following contract award.