CONTRACTOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE U.S. COAST GUARD NATIONAL MARITIME CENTER

The U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center is seeking contractor support to provide technical professional qualification evaluation and exam course approval services for its Mariner Credentialing Program. The contractor will be responsible for evaluating, screening, and processing applications for merchant mariner credentials, ensuring compliance with federal regulatory standards. This includes reviewing training course requests to determine conformity with established requirements and drafting formal responses regarding course approvals. The work is mission-critical to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the credentialing process for maritime professionals. This procurement is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 541611, emphasizing support for veteran-owned businesses. The performance location is in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and primary point of contact for inquiries is Sherry Sturman, with Kimberly Fitzgerald serving as the alternate. Mark Solomon is designated as the Small Business Specialist and APFS Coordinator to assist with procurement-related guidance for eligible vendors. The contract aims to enhance the NMC’s capacity to timely and accurately process mariner credentials through expert-level technical support and regulatory compliance analysis.