USDA FS Clinician support services for Trapper Creek JCCC

This document is a federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-5401, Revision 28, dated May 13, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for the state of Montana, covering Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Ravalli, and Sanders counties. It establishes the minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for various service occupations required under federal government service contracts. Key provisions outlined in the document include: - **Wage Rates:** Specific hourly pay rates for a wide range of job classifications, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, maintenance, and protective services. - **Fringe Benefits:** Requirements for health and welfare benefits (set at $5.55 per hour, or $5.09 per hour for contracts subject to Executive Order 13706), paid vacation (ranging from 2 to 4 weeks depending on years of service), and a minimum of eleven paid federal holidays. - **Executive Orders:** Requirements for compliance with EO 13706 (establishing paid sick leave for federal contractors) and EO 13658 (governing minimum wage standards for older contracts). - **Special Pay Differentials:** Guidelines for night and Sunday pay differentials for air traffic controllers and weather observers, as well as hazardous pay differentials (4% to 8%) for working with ordnance or explosives. - **Allowances and Conformance:** Standards for uniform allowances and the SF-1444 conformance process used to establish wage rates for unlisted employee classifications.

This document provides a directory of the 24 Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (CCCs) operated by the USDA Forest Service in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor. Located adjacent to national forests or grasslands, these centers offer vocational and educational programs for youth aged 16 to 24, including high school diploma or GED attainment, traditional trades (such as carpentry and welding), and natural resource careers (such as forestry and firefighting). The directory lists contact information—including physical addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers—categorized by USDA Forest Service 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 in Oregon; Columbia Basin, Curlew, Fort Simcoe, and Wolf Creek in Washington. * **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). The document was produced on September 22, 2020, by the Geospatial Technology and Applications Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, with Alicia D. Bennett designated as the point of contact.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for clinical support services at USDA Forest Service Job Corps Centers. The purpose of the contract is to provide critical staffing—specifically Center Mental Health Counselors, Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselors, and Nurses—to support the health and wellness of financially disadvantaged youth aged 16 to 24. The positions are classified as key personnel, and candidates must possess active, unrestricted state licenses, meet specific experience thresholds, and pass background checks. Each role has distinct responsibilities: - **Center Mental Health Counselors** manage mental health assessments, crisis intervention, short-term therapy, and case management. - **Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselors** conduct substance misuse assessments, lead prevention education, and collaborate on co-occurring mental health and substance issues. - **Nurses** handle triaging, physical health evaluations, immunizations, daily sick calls, emergency trauma care, and wellness program administration. Services must be coordinated with center staff, typically during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), excluding federal holidays. The government will provide necessary clinical workspace, medical supplies, and equipment, while the contractor is responsible for providing qualified labor, licensing, and insurance. All student records and reports generated under this contract remain the property of the U.S. government and must comply with HIPAA, Section 508 standards, and Department of Labor Policy and Requirements Handbooks (PRH).

This Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 1282A726Q0056, is issued by the USDA Forest Service to secure clinical support services for the Job Corps program. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561990 (All Other Support Services), with a size standard of $16.5 million. The contracted services require providing one Registered Nurse and one Drug/Alcohol Counselor, each estimated at 2,080 hours. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with a base performance period of 12 months, running from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. Under FAR 52.232-18, the government will initially fund only the first six months, with the remaining six months funded via modification as funds become available. The contract also includes a pre-priced six-month extension option under FAR 52.217-8, establishing a maximum contract duration of 18 months. The procurement will be evaluated using a Best Value Tradeoff process where technical capability is more important than price. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. To be eligible for award, vendors must submit firm-fixed pricing for all line items and receive an acceptable or neutral past performance rating. Questions regarding this 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 must be submitted to the same email address no later than July 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM PT.

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines the procedures and guidelines used by the USDA Job Corps National Office to monitor and evaluate contractor performance for Job Corps Clinical Support Services. The primary purpose of this contract is to provide a simplified method for securing temporary clinical services to fill vacant federal positions. The QASP defines the roles and responsibilities of both the contractor—who must implement a Quality Control Plan (QCP)—and the government, which includes the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Contractor performance is measured against specified Performance Standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) detailed in the Performance Requirement Summary. The plan permits minor deviations under the concept of "substantially complete" work but establishes clear documentation and remedial action procedures for non-performance or defects. Surveillance methods used by the COR to evaluate deliverables include 100% inspections, periodic inspections, random file reviews, and customer feedback. These methods monitor key areas such as resource availability, position fill rates, working hours, and timely reporting. The results of these evaluations are analyzed to determine if the contractor meets performance standards, directly influencing quarterly notifications, immediate discrepancy reporting, and annual CPARS ratings. The document also includes standardized templates for customer feedback, quality assurance monitoring, and complaint investigations.

This federal solicitation (SF 1449), number 1282A726Q0056, is issued by the USDA Forest Service, Job Corps Acquisition Management (AQM) in Lakewood, Colorado. The government is seeking proposals to provide clinician support services at the Trapper Creek Job Corps Conservation Center located in Darby, Montana. The acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Businesses under NAICS code 561990, which carries a size standard of $16.5 million. The anticipated contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis for a period of performance spanning August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. The required services consist of two primary labor categories: - **Item 0001 (Registered Nurse):** 2,080 hours of service, scheduled from 07:30 to 16:00, Monday through Friday. - **Item 0002 (Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor):** 2,080 hours of service, scheduled Monday through Friday with varying daily shifts (07:30 to 16:00 on some days, and 10:00/10:30 to 18:30/19:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays). The deadline for submission of offers is July 27, 2026, at 16:30 PT. Point of contact for information regarding this solicitation is Dennis Cantrell.

This Department of Labor (DOL) procurement document, Attachment A, outlines the labor category requirements for clinical staff within the Job Corps program. It defines the responsibilities, educational backgrounds, and licensing requirements for four key clinical positions: 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 support groups, administering primary health care, performing diagnostic assessments, managing medications, and coordinating student intervention or treatment plans. Additionally, selected positions are responsible for driving students in government vehicles and delivering healthy lifestyle education. All candidates must meet the specific educational and licensing requirements detailed in the DOL’s Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH). Candidates for the nursing and mental health roles must hold active, unrestricted state licenses to practice independently in the state where services are rendered. Crucially, all personnel must receive official Department of Labor and Contracting Officer approval prior to performing services at the designated Job Corps Center.