MSC Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) Training
ID: N3220525Q2374Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSCHQ NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL (U006)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/83498c1321bb4bd08110ff87eee56318/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking qualified contractors to provide Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) training for Civil Service Mariners (CIVMARs). This training aims to equip unlicensed CIVMARs with essential endorsements necessary for career advancement within the Engine Department, enhancing safety in engineering operations aboard MSC vessels. The contractor will deliver up-to-date training, including classroom instruction and hands-on simulated shipboard experiences, within a 30-mile radius of MSC support units in Norfolk, Virginia, and San Diego, California. Interested small businesses are encouraged to respond to this Sources Sought notice by July 18, 2025, and inquiries should be directed to Michael Caraballo or Jim Ellis via the provided contact information.

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    QMED PWS.rtf
    The Performance Work Statement outlines a contract for specialized training in marine engineering for Military Sealift Command (MSC) Civil Service Mariners (CIVMARs) to earn Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) endorsements from the U.S. Coast Guard. The training, held in Norfolk, VA, or San Diego, CA, consists of four courses: Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer, Boiler Technician/Watertender & Oiler, Pump Technician/Machinist, and Able Seafarer-Engine. The objective is to equip CIVMARs with the necessary skills for professional advancement in a safe working environment. The contractor will provide up-to-date course materials, hands-on training, transportation services for participants, and notify the contracting officer of student performance. Instructors must be USCG-certified with relevant shipboard experience. The contract spans five years, with potential extensions, and emphasizes compliance with government regulations and quality assurance measures, including timely deliverables. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to enhancing the capabilities of its maritime workforce while ensuring safe and efficient operations aboard MSC vessels.
    Sources Sought Notice QMED.docx
    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting a market survey to gather input on the technical and financial capabilities of potential contractors for providing Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) training to CIVIL SERVICE MARINERS (CIVMARS). This training aims to equip unlicensed CIVMARS with essential endorsements necessary for career advancement within the Engine Department, enhancing safety in engineering operations aboard MSC vessels. The contractor must offer up-to-date training with classroom instruction and hands-on simulated shipboard experiences within a 30-mile radius of MSC support units in Norfolk, Virginia, and San Diego, California. Small businesses, including various certified entities, are encouraged to respond. Responses will inform the procurement strategy, including potential small business set-asides under FAR regulations. Interested parties must provide organizational details, capabilities, and history relating to similar contracts, along with compliance plans for subcontracting and teaming arrangements if applicable. Submissions are required by July 18, 2025, and any inquiries should be directed to specific MSC contacts listed in the document.
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