Basic fire fighting training for cadets

The State University of New York Maritime College is requesting proposals for US Coast Guard Approved Marine Basic Fire Fighting Training for cadets under RFP FF-26-46, with proposals due August 12, 2026 (extended from July 30 via Addendum No. 1). This procurement carries MWBE set-aside goals of 30% overall participation (15% MBE and 15% WBE).

Vendors must hold more than five years of expertise in firefighting training and comply with USCG NVIC 08-14 and 09-14 assessment guidelines. The scope encompasses both Basic and Advanced Marine Fire Fighting courses delivered at the vendor's facility within three hours of the college in New York. The facility must operate as a USCG-approved site with a working mock-up vessel capable of simulating engine room fires, multi-deck fires, oil fires, and confined space entry. The vendor must accommodate up to 24 combined sessions per academic semester (Basic and Advanced), including weekend availability, with capacity for 20–24 cadets per session. Instructional delivery includes hands-on techniques, live fire exercises, classroom instruction, and simulation training, with cadets earning STCW Assessments upon completion. The vendor must provide 50 sets of bunker training gear with spot cleaning after each session and deep cleaning at least twice annually, plus SCBA maintenance and storage. Support staffing during training, equipment maintenance, and cadet assessment sign-off are included.

Proposals are evaluated 55% technical response, 5% vendor references, 10% presentation or interview, and 30% cost. Pricing is submitted separately in sealed envelopes, quoted FOB Destination with Freight Prepaid and without sales tax; annual cost adjustments shall not exceed the lesser of 5% or the Northeast Urban Consumer Price Index. Required insurance includes $1 million general liability per claim / $3 million aggregate, $5 million professional liability, and $1 million business automobile liability. The contract term is five years with options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms, with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2026 and award notification August 17, 2026. The incumbent is the Fire Department of New York. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of Addendum No. 1 by email to dlorde@sunymaritime.edu. All proposals are binding for 90 days from the event close date.