SAM #693JFMarinecoaching

Marine Coaching and Support Services for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Waterfront Operations

The Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD), through the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Department of Waterfront Operations and Training, is seeking marine coaching and support services for its training and varsity programs. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Department of Waterfront Operations and Training - Services Requested: - Assistant Offshore Sailing Instructors (3 positions) - Advanced sailing and seamanship instruction, team management, technical expertise, travel to competitions, SOLAS training - Assistant Rowing Instructor (1 position) - Rowing education, team management, competitive racing instruction, SOLAS training - Assistant Dinghy Sailing Instructor (1 position) - Dinghy sailing instruction, team preparation, competition support, SOLAS training - Mates for T/V Kings Pointer (4 positions) - Deck supervision, ship and equipment maintenance, instructional support - Engineers for T/V Kings Pointer (2 positions) - Engine department supervision, ship maintenance, instructional support - Sports Specialist (Communications and Social Media) (1 position) - Social media management, content creation, public relations - Waterfront Duty Officer (1 position) - Safety oversight, emergency response, SOLAS training support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Support for both varsity and recreational training programs - Travel to up to 30 sailing events annually - Key personnel must have competitive experience and relevant certifications - Emphasis on SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) training - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are referenced; this is a service-focused procurement

Description

Department of Transportation has a need for Coaching services for United Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). This Sources Sought posting for Market research purposes only. Government should not be charged to respond to this Sources Sought need. See attached Performance Work Statement. RFI questionsrries attached. Request to respond and email your responses for market research purposes by Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 2pm EST to durba.ray@dot.gov and brian.wiley.ctr@dot.gov.

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