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Academic Executive Search for Deans
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The contract involves conducting a comprehensive national executive search to identify and place two academic deans at the United States Coast Guard Academy, one for the School of Engineering and Cyber Systems and another for the School of Leadership and Management, with an expected start date of July 1, 2026. The procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 561312, with a total small business set-aside designation. The solicitation, issued as a combined synopsis and RFQ, emphasizes the need for a highly experienced firm with a proven track record in higher education executive recruiting, specifically for dean-level positions at accredited four-year institutions. The scope includes developing tailored search strategies, outreach, candidate vetting—including government-conducted background checks—and supporting final candidate interviews and onboarding. The process is structured to begin in December 2025, with candidate placements finalized by mid-2026, primarily involving virtual activities with some on-site engagement at the USCGA in New London, CT. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference, covering areas such as small business utilization, labor standards, equal opportunity, anti-kickback, foreign purchase restrictions, and ethics, among others. The evaluation process prioritizes the offeror’s prior experience and search approach, with price being a less critical factor, and will result in award based on best value through a trade-off analysis. Offerors are required to submit proposals in two volumes—one addressing technical factors and one for price—with strict page limits and formatting rules, including a cover sheet with key identifiers. The pricing schedule is a blank template (Attachment A) for offerors to complete, with no set maximum or estimated contract value provided. The contract stipulates that invoices will be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform, with payments made through EFT, and specifies that the government will perform inspection and acceptance at the USCGA, primarily at the destination, ensuring services meet the outlined vetting and candidate qualification standards.
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Contract Value
$120,680Place of Performance
USCG Academy, New London, CT, 06320, USASet-Aside
Awardee
BUFFKIN & ASSOCIATES, LLCAward Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Executive Search for 02 Deans at the USCG Academy
Questions Due: 11/16/2025 @ 1200PM (noon) EST
Quotes Due: 11/282025 @ 11:59PM EST
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