Maritime courses of instruction (COI)

The United States Special Operations Command is procuring maritime courses of instruction through a five-year, firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract covering six specialized maritime training areas: 100T Masters Endorsement, 200T Raise of Grade, IYT Master of Yachts (200T Limited), Radar Observer Unlimited, Celestial Navigation, and Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW). These courses are designed to provide Naval Special Warfare Group FOUR personnel with comprehensive training and certification for maritime operations, enabling them to obtain Merchant Mariner Credentials and international certifications essential for naval special operations. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, requiring offerors to submit technical capability statements limited to 12 pages, representations and certifications, and pricing details. Amendment 01 extended the original response deadline from August 13, 2025, to September 1, 2025, with an additional amendment planned to address questions received from potential offerors.

This procurement is fully set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction), with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The total contract value will not exceed $2,000,000, with the guaranteed minimum being the dollar value of the first order issued, and includes an option to extend services for up to six months beyond the five-year base period. Each course will accommodate a minimum of four and maximum of twenty-four attendees, with performance occurring primarily in Virginia Beach, VA; San Diego, CA; Stennis Space Center, MS; and Charleston, SC, though courses may be conducted at other geographic locations as needed. The contract structure spans five ordering periods from the date of award through day 1,829, with current pricing listed at $0.00 in the basic contract pricing sheet, indicating that specific course pricing will be negotiated at the order level.