USDA FS Clinician support services for Cass JCCC

This document is a Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-5139, Revision 30, dated May 13, 2026) for the state of Arkansas, specifically covering Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Polk, and Scott counties. It establishes the minimum hourly wages and fringe benefits required for various occupational classifications on federal service contracts in these geographic areas. Key details include: - **Wage Rates:** Specifies hourly pay for numerous job categories, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, mechanics, and technical occupations. - **Fringe Benefits:** Mandates health and welfare contributions of $5.55 per hour (or $5.09 per hour under Executive Order 13706 for paid sick leave). It also outlines requirements for paid vacation (2 to 4 weeks based on length of service) and a minimum of 11 paid federal holidays annually. - **Executive Orders:** Notes applicability of EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors). - **Special Pay Differentials:** Details an 8% or 4% hazardous duty pay differential for work involving ordnance or explosives, as well as night and Sunday premiums for air traffic controllers and weather observers. - **Uniform Allowances:** Establishes guidelines for providing or reimbursing the cost and maintenance of required uniforms. - **Conformance Process:** Outlines the formal SF-1444 procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for unlisted job positions to ensure they maintain a reasonable relationship to the listed occupations.

This document details the Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (CCCs) associated with national forests or grasslands. Operated by the USDA Forest Service in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, these twenty-four centers provide youth ages 16 to 24 with opportunities to obtain high school diplomas, GEDs, and vocational certifications in traditional and natural resource trades, such as carpentry, welding, forestry, and firefighting. The document serves as a directory, organizing the CCCs by USDA Forest Service administrative regions: - **Northern Region:** Anaconda and Trapper Creek in Montana. - **Rocky Mountain Region:** Boxelder (South Dakota), Collbran (Colorado), and Pine Ridge (Nebraska). - **Intermountain Region:** Weber Basin in Utah. - **Pacific Northwest Region:** Angell and Timber Lake (Oregon), and Columbia Basin, Curlew, Fort Simcoe, and Wolf Creek (Washington/Oregon). - **Southern Region:** Cass (Arkansas), Flatwoods (Virginia), Frenchburg, Great Onyx, and Pine Knot (Kentucky), Jacobs Creek (Tennessee), and Lyndon B. Johnson, Oconaluftee, and Schenck (North Carolina). - **Eastern Region:** Blackwell (Wisconsin), Harpers Ferry (West Virginia), and Mingo (Missouri). Each listing provides the physical address, telephone number, and fax number for the respective facility, serving as an administrative point of contact for federal coordination and program inquiries.

This combined synopsis/solicitation (1282A726Q0046) issued by the USDA Forest Service requests quotations for Job Corps Clinical Support Services. Set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 561990, the procurement seeks firm-fixed-price rates to provide clinical staffing at a USDA Forest Service Job Corps Center. The required personnel and estimated annual quantities include: - Registered Nurse (CLIN 0001): 2,080 hours - Center Mental Health Counselor (CLIN 0002): 2,080 hours - Drug/Alcohol Counselor (CLIN 0003): 1,040 hours The contract features a 12-month base period from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with an option to extend services for up to six additional months under FAR 52.217-8. At the time of award, the government will fund only the first six months of the base period, with the remaining six months funded via modification when resources become available. The evaluation and basis for award will utilize a Best Value Tradeoff process where technical capability is more important than price. To be considered, offerors must demonstrate technical capability, provide an acceptable or neutral past performance history, and propose fair and reasonable pricing. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to Dennis Cantrell at dennis.cantrell@usda.gov by July 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM PT. Final quotations are due to the same address no later than July 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM PT, and must remain valid for 90 calendar days.

This document outlines the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for the USDA Job Corps National Office's clinical support services contract. The primary purpose of this contract is to secure Temporary Clinical Services for vacant federal positions at Job Corps Centers. The QASP establishes systematic procedures to monitor, measure, and evaluate the contractor’s performance against the standards set in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Key highlights of the QASP include: - **Roles and Responsibilities:** Defines the oversight duties of the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and customer feedback providers, alongside the contractor's responsibility to execute its Quality Control Plan (QCP). - **Performance Standards & AQLs:** Establishes acceptable quality levels (AQLs) and defines "substantially complete" performance, allowing minor deviations while maintaining service integrity. - **Surveillance and Non-Performance:** Details the methods (such as periodic inspections, 100% inspections, and customer complaints) used to monitor deliverables like staffing levels, resource availability, and reporting timelines. It outlines documentation requirements and potential remedial actions for non-performance. - **Appendices:** Provides standardized templates for contract administration, including customer feedback records, quality assurance monitoring logs, and complaint investigation forms. Ultimately, the QASP serves as the government's framework to ensure high-quality service delivery while maintaining a collaborative relationship with the contractor's quality control program.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) outlines the requirements for clinical support services at USDA Forest Service Job Corps Centers. The primary objective is to secure key personnel to deliver comprehensive healthcare services to financially disadvantaged youth aged 16 to 24. The contract requires three specific clinical roles: - **Center Mental Health Counselor:** Responsible for student mental health assessments, crisis intervention, brief therapies, and promoting mental health education. - **Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor:** Focuses on substance misuse assessments, chronic care management, co-occurring conditions, and center-wide prevention programs. - **Nurse:** Tasked with wellness center preparation, student triage, cursory health evaluations, immunizations, daily sick-calls, and medical supply administration. All contractors must maintain active, unrestricted state licenses, meet specific experience requirements, carry professional liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate), and pass background checks. The government will provide the necessary workspace, clinical equipment, and medical supplies, while the contractor delivers the necessary labor and licensed personnel. Services must align with Department of Labor (DOL) and Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbooks (PRH). Work schedules will be established in coordination with individual centers, generally spanning standard business hours (Monday through Friday), excluding federal holidays. All generated student records remain the property of the US Government.

This is a federal Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number 1282A726Q0046, issued by the USDA Forest Service Job Corps Acquisition Management (AQM). The solicitation seeks to acquire professional clinician support services for the Cass Job Corps Conservation Center located in Ozark, Arkansas. The acquisition is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 561990 (All Other Support Services), which carries a size standard of $16.5 million. The anticipated contract type is firm-fixed-price, with a designated period of performance running from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. The required clinician services are divided into three distinct line items: - **Item 0001:** Center Mental Health Counselor (2,080 hours), scheduled four days a week from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. - **Item 0002:** Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor (1,040 hours), scheduled three days a week from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (20 hours per week). - **Item 0003:** Registered Nurse (2,080 hours), scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Offers must be submitted by July 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM PT. The point of contact for inquiries is Dennis Cantrell.

This federal government RFP attachment outlines the labor category requirements for Clinical Occupational Series positions at a Job Corps center. It defines the specific duties, education requirements, and licensing criteria for four key healthcare roles: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Specialist, Registered Nurse II (or above), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and Mental Health Consultant (CMHC). Key responsibilities across these roles include conducting counseling and self-help groups, administering primary medical care, managing sick calls, performing diagnostics and treatments, coordinating referrals, and providing health education to students. The Mental Health Consultant is additionally responsible for applicant file reviews, intake assessments, treatment planning, and collaborating on chronic care and substance abuse management. All positions must comply with the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) and require formal DOL approval before services can be provided. Candidates for the nursing and mental health roles must hold active, unrestricted state licenses to practice independently in the state where the center is located. Additionally, nursing staff must be capable of driving students in government vehicles.