Urban Forestry Instructor Services; Angell and Great Onyx Job Corps Center; Yachats, OR and Mammoth Cave, KY
ID: 1128631Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA FOREST SERVICELAKEWOOD, CO, 80401, USA

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL (U006)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6829edbc4c5f491c94e7b4b9c10f14d3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA Forest Service, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide Urban Forestry Instructor Services at the Angell Job Corps Center in Yachats, OR, and the Great Onyx Job Corps Center in Mammoth Cave, KY. The objective of this procurement is to deliver vocational training in Urban Forestry to disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, incorporating both classroom education and hands-on work experience, while ensuring adherence to safety regulations and maintaining student accountability. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the employability and skills of young individuals in the natural resource industry, fostering a supportive learning environment. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements and UEI or CAGE codes electronically to Contract Specialist Eric Asper at eric.asper@usda.gov by 5:00 PM EST on October 2, 2024, as this is a sources sought synopsis for preliminary market research purposes only.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Eric Asper
    Eric.Asper@usda.gov
    Files
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    DRAFT Urban Forestry PWS Angell and Great Onyx.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement outlines the contractual requirements for Urban Forestry instructors at the Angell and Great Onyx Job Corps Centers, operated by the U.S. Forest Service under an Interagency Agreement with the Department of Labor. The contract aims to provide vocational training in Urban Forestry to disadvantaged youth aged 16-24. Instructors will deliver a comprehensive curriculum that includes both classroom education and hands-on work experience according to the Training Achievement Record. Responsibilities include direct supervision, modeling workplace behavior, and aiding in job placements. The instructors must adhere to safety regulations and maintain student accountability. Additional requirements involve maintaining records, participating in evaluations, and ensuring proper training documentation. The contractor is responsible for recruiting qualified instructors, who must hold appropriate certifications and have experience in Urban Forestry. This structured vocational program is designed to enhance employability and skills in students while fostering a supportive learning environment. Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of integrating vocational training with academic instruction to prepare young individuals for successful career transitions in the natural resource industry.
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