The US Department of Defense is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to build an end-to-end workforce development solution for shipyard operations, beginning with attracting a capable and available workforce, providing accelerated training, ensuring placement fit and retention post training within the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB).

The desired program will involve the following objectives:

• Skills Development and Safety Requirements – 6 weeks
• Trade Theory Training / Relevant Technical Instruction (TTT/RTI) – 8 weeks

The team will be expected to develop curriculum, conduct recruitment and screening, procure tools and consumables, implement trade partnerships, prepare the facility, and train instructors.

If you feel your organization has the technical capabilities and would like to be considered for this project, please complete the form below and upload your organization’s technical capabilities statement.

Interested Submissions Due by 8/6/25.

We encourage participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs).