USCG Tank Vessel Inspector Course

The United States Coast Guard is seeking qualified sources to provide administrative and technical support services for a five-business day Tank Vessel Inspector Course (TVIC). The course will be a 40-hour technical training program for up to 25 Coast Guard students, with the USCG teaching 1.5 days of the course and the contractor responsible for the remaining instruction. Interested companies must submit detailed information by April 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, including company name, address, UEI number, point of contact, phone number, and business size. Potential vendors should direct any questions to Contracting Officer Brenda Taylor via email by April 4, 2025. The evaluation will focus on companies' capabilities to meet the comprehensive training requirements, which include developing course curriculum, preparing qualified instructors, and covering international maritime regulations and vessel operations.

The contract will be structured as a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods, effectively running from March 1, 2025, through March 5, 2030. There is no specific set-aside designation for this opportunity, meaning both small and large businesses can compete. The contract requires the contractor to provide a training facility located within 25 miles of a major port in the Continental United States and cover topics such as tank vessel design standards, ship operations, special hazards, and Certificate of Compliance examination procedures. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), with a small business size standard of $15 million. The contractor will be responsible for creating comprehensive course materials, conducting student assessments, and providing course completion certificates.