Military Sealift Command Unlicensed Mariner to Licensed Mariner (AB to Mate) Training Program

Closed Solicitation Posted

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Solicitation number
N3220525R4012
Agency
Military Sealift Command Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
611519 Other Technical and Trade Schools
PSC
U006 Education/Training- Vocational/Technical
Place of performance
Norfolk, Virginia 23511, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command is seeking a contractor to provide a comprehensive Unlicensed Mariner to Licensed Mariner (AB to Mate) Training Program. The solicitation (N3220525R4012) requires a training program that transforms unlicensed civil service mariners into licensed Third Mates qualified for vessels of 500 gross tons or more. The program must include 19 United States Coast Guard-approved training courses, full-mission bridge simulation, license exam preparation, and associated support services. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror, with proposals due by April 17, 2025. Key evaluation criteria will focus on the contractor's ability to deliver a comprehensive maritime training curriculum that meets USCG certification requirements and prepares mariners for professional licensing.

The solicitation is an unrestricted procurement with no specific set-aside designation, allowing for broad competition among qualified technical and trade schools. The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a five-year base period from May 7, 2025 to May 6, 2030, and an optional five-year extension. The minimum guaranteed amount is $3,500, with a maximum contract capacity yet to be determined. The training will accommodate between 6 and 48 students per year, with a total evaluated price of $762,000.00 across two primary Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). The training will be conducted at the contractor's facility, which must provide on-campus lodging, meals, and a campus-like setting, with the primary place of performance located in Fleet, VA 23511.

Notice text

2 versions

Update #2 · Latest ·

3/17/2025: Solicitation and Pricing Spreadsheet (Solicitation Attachment 1) posted. See Attachments. 

4/07/2025: Questions and Answered posted: See Attachment.

Update #1 ·

3/17/2025: Solicitation and Pricing Spreadsheet (Solicitation Attachment 1) posted. See Attachments. 

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
25R4012 Questions and Answers 01.pdf PDF
Attachment 1_AB to Mate Training Pricing Table.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
N3220525R4012.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
Notice Type Posted
Military Sealift Command Unlicensed Mariner to Licensed Mariner (AB to Mate) Training Program Award Award Notice
Military Sealift Command Unlicensed Mariner to Licensed Mariner (AB to Mate) Training Program This notice · Latest solicitation Solicitation
Military Sealift Command Unlicensed Mariner to Licensed Mariner (AB to Mate) Training Program Pre-Solicitation
Military Sealift Command Unlicensed Mariner to Licensed Mariner (AB to Mate) Training Program Original Pre-Solicitation

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