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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Homeland Security was posted on May 19, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Academic Executive Search for Deans

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70Z03926QCGA00007Federal

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NAICS: 561312
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Executive Search Firm for Selection of DHE Commissioner
Solicitation # BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-132912
The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education is seeking an executive search firm or consultant to recruit, screen, and recommend qualified candidates for the position of Massachusetts Commissioner of Higher Education. The procurement is structured in two phases: an initial assessment of organizational priorities to formulate a position profile and recruitment strategy, followed by the implementation of that strategy to produce a small group of three to five finalists. Key activities include stakeholder engagement with the Board and Secretary of Education, national recruitment targeting diverse and historically marginalized populations, and the delivery of a candidate diversity report. This is a best-value procurement with an estimated annual value of 250,000 dollars or less, designated under the Small Business Purchasing Program. Eligible bidders must be registered SBPP participants in COMMBUYS and submit a Supplier Diversity Program plan with at least a 1 percent spending commitment. Evaluation is based on pass/fail gates regarding submission timing and budget, followed by weighted criteria focusing on the firm's track record of recruiting diverse leaders, experience with state boards of higher education, and understanding of the political climate. Responses must be submitted electronically via COMMBUYS by September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Proposals are limited to ten pages and must include a letter of submittal, proposal narrative, management structure, and cost proposal. The contract is subject to Commonwealth Terms and Conditions, including a six-month warranty period for deliverables and payment via Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 days of invoice receipt.
RGT01 - Department of Higher Education

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The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is seeking a qualified small business to conduct an executive search for the Dean of the School of Science, Mathematics and Humanities, with a secondary focus on the Dean of the School of Engineering and Cyber Systems. This is a firm fixed-price, 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561312, with a $34 million size standard, and all offerors must be currently registered in the System for Award Management with a valid Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE Code. The solicitation requires proposals submitted in two volumes: Volume I detailing the contractor’s search approach and prior experience placing academic deans at accredited four-year institutions, limited to five pages, and Volume II containing pricing data via Attachment A. Proposals must be emailed to both Katherine M. Discenza and Alfred Chaney no later than June 12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. EST, and all inquiries must be submitted by June 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST. The evaluation is best value, not lowest price technically acceptable, with prior experience and search approach being significantly more important than price, assessed via confidence ratings of High, Some, or Low. The contractor must provide a dedicated Project Manager available 0800–1600 ET, proficient in English, reachable within 24 hours, and maintain fully qualified staffing throughout performance, which begins in August 2026 with candidate interviews culminating in a confirmed start date of July 1, 2027. All personnel must comply with DHS security protocols, including badge requirements for on-site work at the USCGA in New London, Connecticut, and the contractor must flow down whistleblower rights clauses to all subcontractors. Payment must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform, with no WAWF use permitted, and the contractor is responsible for ensuring all deliverables meet the Government's standards for cultural fit, candidate vetting, and leadership placement, with acceptance determined by the USCGA and Contracting Officer.

General Info

Small business set-aside for executive search to fill Dean position in Groton, Connecticut.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Cg ACADEMY(00039)View Agency

NAICS

561312 - Executive Search ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT, 06320, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

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Solicitation 70Z03926QCGA00007 Executive Search RFQ

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USCG RFQ Evaluation Criteria for Academic Dean Search 4.30.2026

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Solicitation 70Z03926QCGA00007 Executive Search RFQ

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SOW for Coast Guard Academy Academic Dean Search FY2026

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Price Input for Executive Search CLIN 0001

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Amendment 1

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Cg ACADEMY(00039)
Contacts2 people available
OfficeGROTON, CT, 06340, USA
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Department Of Homeland Security → Cg ACADEMY(00039)
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Office AddressGROTON, CT, 06340, USA
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DISCENZA KATHERINE MContract Specialist
CHANEY Mr. ALFRED

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Executive Search for one Dean at the USCG Academy. 


Questions due by 6/8/2026 @ 12:00pm EST


Quotes due by 6/12/2026 @ 8:00am EST


Quotes shall be emailed to both Katherine.m.discenza@uscg.mil & Alfred.chaney@uscg.mil. 

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