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Statement of Work (SOW)_FPVE.pdf | Mar 19, 2026 |
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Foreign Passenger Vessel Examiner Course
Contact and place of performance
Brenda S. Taylor
Washington, DC
USA
This notice is being published in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions. This is a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for competitive quotes/proposals. All work associated with the requirement has been identified as EXCEPTED work. 1. Contracting Office...
View morea. Clear and Concise Description of Supplies or Services: The Government seeks a fully integrated, at‑sea training environment aboard an operational cruise vessel to support two convenings of the Foreign Passenger Vessel Examiner Course from 04/12/26 - 04/18/26 and 11/08/26 -11/15/26. The requirement is for a single cruise vessel and itinerary that can concurrently provide: (1) lodging and meals for up to 21 attendees; (2) a dedicated onboard training space equipped with audio/visual equipment and Wi‑Fi; (3) onboard logistical support; and (4) escorted access by ship’s crew to critical shipboard spaces and systems during specific sailings. These elements are interdependent and must be coordinated on the same vessel to achieve the required training effect.
b. Procedures for Award: This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with FAR (RFO) Part 12 procedures (specifically subpart 12.102(a)) and under the authority 41 USC 1901 - Simplified acquisition procedures), allowing the Contracting Officer (CO) to solicit from only one source.
Anticipated Award Date: On or about: 6 April 2026
c. Trade Agreements Language: Not Applicable
d. Technical Data: The Statement of Work (SOW) is included as an attachment.
e. Construction Contract Information: Not Applicable.
f. Statement Regarding Responsible Sources: All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.
g. Noncompetitive Contract Action: The government intends to award a sole source follow-on contract directly to Landry & Kling Global Ship Solutions, UEI No. CEHURV7H94L8 for the continuation of critical Foreign Passenger Vessel Examiners training for the Coast Guard. While other sources may assert the ability to perform the requirement, the Government has determined that the transition requirements and <!--{C}%3C!%2D%2DStartFragment%20%2D%2D%3E-->post-award coordination would introduce untenable schedule risks. The requirement involves time-sensitive training that are already aligned with a defined training cycle and operational schedule. Landry & Kling Global Ship Solutions has existing, time-sensitive agreements with the cruise provider, as well as established logistics, scheduling and coordination mechanisms in place to support execution within the required period of performance. Furthermore, the training supports personnel assigned to defined training cycle directly tied to operational requirements. These personnel have limited availability due to mission commitments and the training schedule is synchronized with those constraints. <!--{C}%3C!%2D%2DStartFragment%20%2D%2D%3E-->As a result, delaying the training would not simply shift execution to a later date, but would<!--{C}%3C!%2D%2DEndFragment%20%2D%2D%3E--> disrupt the training pipeline, delay personnel readiness, and create a significant risk to mission requirements.
h. Qualification Requirement: Not Applicable
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Office of Contracting & Procurement Headquarters Division issued this pre-solicitation notice for the Foreign Passenger Vessel Examiner Course. The government requires a fully integrated, at-sea training environment aboard an operational cruise vessel to support two course convenings scheduled for April 12–18, 2026, and November 8–15, 2026. This requirement encompasses lodging and meals for up to 21 attendees, dedicated onboard training space with audio/visual equipment and Wi-Fi, onboard logistical support, and escorted access to critical shipboard spaces and systems. Performance will take place in Washington, DC, and at sea under NAICS 483112 (Deep Sea Passenger Transportation) and PSC V214 (Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Marine Passenger).
The USCG intends to award a sole source follow-on contract to Landry & Kling Global Ship Solutions under a Small Business Set-Aside (SBA). This determination is based on the vendor’s existing agreements with cruise providers and established logistics mechanisms, which mitigate schedule risks to the time-sensitive training cycle and personnel readiness. Although this is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract rather than a request for competitive proposals, the agency will consider submissions from all responsible sources received by the April 3, 2026, deadline.
The anticipated award date for this acquisition is on or about April 6, 2026. The procurement is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures for commercial products and services. Detailed specifications are provided in the attached Statement of Work, which was published on March 19, 2026, under solicitation number 70Z02326QCVC00001. All work associated with this requirement is categorized as excepted work.
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