Military Sealift Command Unlicensed Engine Mariner Training Program

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This is a sole source requirement. The intended source is Cutwater Maritime Educational Services Inc.  

Solicitation number N3220527R6005 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a comprehensive program to train Unlicensed Engine Mariners to Licensed 3rd Assistant Engineers / Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Officers-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch (OIEW) of Motor vessels 750KW-1000 HP or More.

This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. 

This solicitation does not have a Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) rating.

See attached SF 1449 for a list of all details of the supplies and/or services required and a list of all solicitation provisions and contract clauses that apply to the acquisition.

Responses to the solicitation are due on Wednesday, 25 November, 2026 at 3PM Eastern Time. Offers shall be e-mailed to the Contracting Officer, Mr. James Ellis, at James.p.ellis54.civ@us.navy.mil and Ms. Keeley Crosby at keeley.a.crosby.civ@us.navy.mil. To be considered timely, an e-mail offer must be received in its entirety in the designated e-mail inbox by the due date and time for offer submission.  Reference the solicitation number on your offer.  E-mail offers shall be in either Adobe or Microsoft Office format.  No other method of submission is acceptable.

Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to the point of contact of this announcement by Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

The anticipated award date is Friday, 11 December, 2026.