RFI Maritime education & Training
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- 693JF7
- Agency
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Maritime Administration
Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561311 Employment Placement Agencies
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Great Neck, New York 11024, United States
- Points of contact
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- Bryant Fields bryant.fields.ctr@dot.gov
- Durba Ray durba.ray@dot.gov (202) 855-4908
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified vendors for maritime education and workforce development initiatives. The agency seeks contractors capable of providing comprehensive career support services for United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and State Maritime Academy graduates, including career counseling, internship guidance, and job placement tracking. The RFI requires vendors to submit capability statements and detailed responses to nine specific questions by May 14, 2025, at 1pm EST, with responses to be emailed to durba.ray@dot.gov. Vendors will be evaluated on their expertise in workforce development, education outreach, marketing, promotional activities, and career services support. The primary focus is on supporting MARAD's goal of maintaining a well-trained and resilient maritime workforce to address national economic and security needs.
The contract opportunity does not have a specific set-aside designation and is open to various vendors. The proposed contract is a two-year agreement with potential for extension, covering three primary service areas: career support services, workforce development support, and optional outreach services targeting K-12 students. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract requires engaging at least 200 cadets annually and producing comprehensive workforce analyses and reports. The primary NAICS code is 561311 (Employment Placement Agencies), though vendors are encouraged to suggest alternative codes. The draft Performance Work Statement indicates that all created materials, data, and reports will remain the property of MARAD, and travel costs for career fairs and outreach events should be included in the contractor's proposal.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is conducting market research Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified vendors
capable of supporting the agency’s maritime education and workforce development initiatives. This effort
aligns with MARAD’s goal of ensuring a well-trained and resilient maritime workforce to support
national economic and security needs. Request your capability statements along with the responses to the RFI to be emailed to durba.ray@dot.gov by May 14, 2025 at 1pm EST. See attached draft PWS and RFI.
This amendment to the RFI for Market Research is extended till May 22, 2025, 1pm EST.
Update #1 ·
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is conducting market research Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified vendors
capable of supporting the agency’s maritime education and workforce development initiatives. This effort
aligns with MARAD’s goal of ensuring a well-trained and resilient maritime workforce to support
national economic and security needs. Request your capability statements along with the responses to the RFI to be emailed to durba.ray@dot.gov by May 14, 2025 at 1pm EST. See attached draft PWS and RFI.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Request for Information.docx Education & training requirement.pdf signed.pdf | ||
| PWS Draft RFI.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| USMMA Areawide maintenance ceiling increase | Award Notice | |
| RFP 693JF726R000002 Career services support USMMA | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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| Opportunity | Agency | Set-aside | Responses due |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARAD Request for Information on Potential Vessel Leasing | Maritime Administration | No set-aside |
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