Executive Search Services

The United States Coast Guard Academy in Groton, Connecticut, is seeking a highly respected executive search firm to recruit and place a dean at their accredited academic institution. The agency requires a vendor with robust higher education expertise and a nationally proven track record of tailored client support and effective results. This procurement aims to address the critical need for structured leadership recruitment through a comprehensive, multi-phase search process. The scope of work covers planning, market outreach, candidate communication, candidate screening, appointment support, and selectee follow-up. The selected vendor must conduct all planning meetings virtually to establish an institutional needs analysis, develop a personalized communication plan, and set a search timeline. Additionally, the agency requires the vendor to identify critical leadership competencies and implement a targeted recruitment strategy to secure qualified candidates. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only qualified small businesses may compete. Eligibility is strictly limited to onshore organizations based in the United States, and all performance of the work will occur offsite. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to define the cost. Interested parties must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 8, 2026.