USMMA Tutoring Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), under the Department of Transportation / MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, is seeking proposals for Institutional Online Tutoring Services for its Midshipmen. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with award based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Proposals are due by May 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive online tutoring and homework help sessions for all USMMA Midshipmen, supporting both in-residence and sea-year students. Key aspects include:
- Developing and implementing a tutoring program using various formats (real-time, asynchronous, one-time appointments).
- Focusing on STEM-based subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) and general education, including writing.
- Providing support for academic success, test-taking, and time management skills.
- Ensuring the program is accessible 24/7 (with exceptions for four annual holidays) and meets FedRAMP authorization standards.
- Offering a 24-hour Writing Lab, skills workshops, and a digital learning locker.
- Mapping resources to USMMA's curriculum and providing 1,500 pre-paid tutoring sessions.
- Delivering monthly usage reports and individual student session reports.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Single, Firm Fixed-Price Award (Purchase Order), IAW FAR Part 12.
- Period of Performance: One calendar year, specifically December 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 611710 (Educational Support Services) with a $24 Million size standard.
- Response Due Date: May 4, 2026, 1:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: April 24, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Online, supporting USMMA in Kings Point, NY.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. Evaluation criteria include:
- Technical Acceptability: Assessed on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, ensuring the quote meets solicitation requirements with low risk.
- Past Performance: Offerors must provide one example of similar size, scope, and complexity within the last three years. This includes contract number, client, POC, contract type, value, and period of performance. Offerors without CPARS information will receive a neutral rating.
- Price: Total Price will be evaluated to determine the lowest price among technically acceptable offers.
Additional Notes
Offerors are responsible for obtaining all quotation documents, acknowledging any amendments, and periodically checking the website for updates. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies. Full text of provisions and clauses can be accessed at www.acquisition.gov.