Instructor Support - NCTC Gulfport, MS

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive Instructor Support Services for the Naval Construction Training Center (NCTC) in Gulfport, Mississippi through this competitive 8(a) Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation number N6883626RS003. The requirement involves delivering a minimum of 45,760 instructor hours annually across multiple construction and technical training disciplines, with instructors required to be certified journeymen possessing 5-10 years of relevant experience in their respective fields. Qualified instructors must be able to teach diverse courses including Builder Apprentice, Steelworker, Equipment Operator, Construction Inspector, and specialized technical programs covering areas such as welding, electrical systems, construction project management, automotive maintenance, and heavy construction techniques. Proposals will be evaluated based on three primary criteria: Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price, with technical and past performance combined to be approximately equal in weight to price. The deadline for proposal submission is January 29, 2026 at 0800 EST, and all proposals must be submitted electronically in four volumes (Price, Technical Approach with a 25-page maximum, Past Performance with a 15-page maximum, and Contractor Responsibility) to the designated contracting officers.

This solicitation is a competitive 8(a) set-aside restricted to Small Business Administration-certified 8(a) firms that meet the applicable NAICS size standards and can demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications. The incumbent contractor is Gemini Tech, currently operating under contract N6883620C0002. The contract period of performance extends from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with potential for four additional 12-month option periods, providing substantial opportunity for contract extension beyond the initial one-year term. While specific budget information is not disclosed in the solicitation notice, the requirement for 45,760 annual instructor hours across multiple disciplines represents a significant staffing commitment. The place of performance is Gulfport, Mississippi, where the Naval Construction Training Center is located and where instructor support services will be delivered to military personnel across multiple service branches.