MITD Craftmaster Instructor - Updated PSC/NAICS

SOL #: PANMCC_25_P_0000_019476Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QM MICC-FDO FT EUSTIS

FORT EUSTIS, VA, 23604-5538, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Eustis, VA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

Training/Curriculum Development (U008)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dd3b26e1731b45a88992fe6a43547265/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 23, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 2, 2026, 5:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army, through MICC-FDO FT EUSTIS, is conducting a Sources Sought for MITD Craftmaster Instructor services at Fort Eustis, VA. This is an 8(a) Set-Aside for market research to identify qualified small businesses. Responses, in the form of capability statements, are due by March 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

Purpose

This Sources Sought notice is for market research purposes to identify potential 8(a) small business contractors capable of providing instructor services for the US Navy's Craft Master LCU Program and Assistant Instructor services for various Initial Entry and Functional courses conducted by the Maritime and Intermodal Training Department (MITD) of the US Army Transportation School.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide:

Primary instructor/writer and assistant instructor services for the Craft Master Course.
Assistant instructor services for courses including Marine Deck Office Warrant Officer Basic, Watercraft Operator Senior Leader's, Marine Radar Observers, Automatic Radar Plotting Aids, and Watercraft Operator Certification/Courses.
Instruction covers maritime/naval subjects, cargo handling, and watercraft operations, delivered in classrooms, on vessels, underway, and using simulators.
Personnel will update lesson plans and training materials to ensure currency with maritime law and Navy training requirements.

Key Requirements

Personnel Qualifications: At least 12 years of operational experience, documented practical experience, experience with maritime training simulators, and military instructor experience within the past five years. Proficiency in MS Office and effective communication skills are required. Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED.
Security: Contractor personnel must complete Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level 1, OPSEC, IWATCH, and Information Assurance (IA) Training. Common Access Cards (CAC) requiring background checks are necessary for LAN access.
Management: The contractor must provide a Contract Manager. No contractor travel is required.
Performance Standards: A Quality Control Plan (QCP) and Monthly Summary Reports (MSR) are required. Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) outlines acceptable quality levels.

Submission Requirements

Capability statements must address:

Past work experience supporting similar requirements.
Ability to manage a task of this nature.
Experience managing subcontractors.
Specific technical skills relevant to the tasks.
Ability to perform at least 50% of the work (FAR 52.219-14) for base and option periods.
Company profile (small/large business status, employees, revenue, office locations).
Small business socio-economic status (Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned).
Ability to meet Security Requirements.