# Military Sealift Command Unlicensed Engine Mariner Training Program Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n3220527r6005 - Solicitation number: N3220527R6005 - Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation - Status: Open. Offers due November 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST - Department: Department of the Navy - Agency: Department of the Navy - Contracting office: MSCHQ Norfolk (N32205) - NAICS: 611519 Other Technical and Trade Schools - Product or service code: U006 Vocational/Technical - Who can bid, by location: Location not published. The notice publishes no state, city or site; its documents may. - First posted: October 27, 2026 - Last posted: October 27, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0a4d9943b7ea48d294b4f1e73becbd6e/view ## Description 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. ## Attachments - [Attachment 3AE Training Pricing Table.xlsx](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/d8f5ebf24d4e417094431ee341221c81/download) ## Open now in the same industry 5 open in NAICS 611519. - Reliability and Probability Training (FAA28335) for Flight Standards and Aircraft Certification Airworthiness Inspectors/Engineers (AC-27-00007), due September 21, 2027 at 6:00 PM EDT. https://abierto.us/opportunities/ac2700007 - INVESTIGATIVE INTERVIEWING TRAINING COURSE (6973GH-26-R-00229), due November 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/6973gh26r00229 - MUSE NETA Certification and Accreditation Programs (N3943027Q7001), due November 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/n3943027q7001 ## Publications - October 27, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due November 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. Notice 0a4d9943b7ea48d294b4f1e73becbd6e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0a4d9943b7ea48d294b4f1e73becbd6e/view ## Points of contact - Jim Ellis, james.p.ellis54.civ@us.navy.mil, 5642264573 - Keeley Crosby, keeley.a.crosby.civ@us.navy.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/n3220527r6005.