Capabilities Statement
Excite Scuba LLC is a SBA-registered, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing certified scuba instruction, water safety training, and CPR/AED/First Aid education, leadership and decision making seminars and training in rural and underserved regions of East Texas. Founded and led by retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Michael King, our mobile training unit is designed to serve schools, first responders, civic organizations, and state/federal agency partners.
We are certified through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and fully eligible for federal set-aside contracts and state/local training procurement.
Core Competencies
- PADI-Certified Scuba Instruction (Open Water to Divemaster)
- Emergency First Response (EFR) CPR, AED, and First Aid training
- Mobile Dive Safety & Rescue Instruction
- Equipment Rental, Retail Sales, & Dive Travel Planning
- Instructional Design & Public Outreach in Water Safety
- Executive Seminars on leadership and decision making
- Situational Awareness training as well as Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events
Why Excite Scuba
DIFFERENTIATORS
- Veteran-Owned & Operated: 30+ years military/law enforcement command
- Mobile Training Capability: Service delivery to rural areas and on-site agency training
- TS/SCI-Cleared Leadership: High-trust background for federal, military, or youth programs
- No Local Competition: Only full-service scuba training provider in 50+ mile radius
- Community-Centered Mission: Youth mentorship, veteran engagement, and conservation advocacy
COMPANY DATA
- Entity Type: LLC
- UEI: PJVXMAZBWWV4
- CAGE Code: 9VQF2
- NAICS Codes:
- 611620 – Sports and Recreation Instruction
- 611699 – Misc. Educational Services
- 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Certifications: SDVOSB (SBA Verified), PADI Open Water Instructor, EFR Instructor, Master Peace Officer (TX)
- Govt Readiness: SAM.gov Registered, DLA Certified, Eligible for GSA & Agency Contracts
PAST PERFORMANCE / LEADERSHIP
Michael King – Owner/Instructor
- Ret. U.S. Army Infantry LTC | Bronze Star x2 | Legion of Merit
- Former Operations Captain (Ivanhoe Marshal’s Office)
- NATO Police Training Commander (1,000+ personnel)
- Counterterrorism & Antiterrorism Officer (Pentagon)
- PADI Instructor since 2000; involved with scuba since 1987