USDA FS Clinician support services for Timber Lake JCCC

This document is a federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-6041, Revision 4, dated May 13, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for the state of Oregon, specifically covering Crook and Jefferson counties. It establishes the minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for various labor classifications on federally funded or supported service contracts in these areas. Key details and requirements outlined in the document include: - **Wage Rates:** Specifies minimum hourly pay rates for numerous occupations across multiple sectors, including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, health, information technology, mechanics, and protective services. - **Fringe Benefits:** Mandates health and welfare benefits of $5.55 per hour (or $5.09 per hour for contracts subject to Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave). - **Paid Time Off:** Requires a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year and progressive paid vacation starting at 2 weeks after 1 year of service, up to 4 weeks after 15 years. - **Additional Pay and Allowances:** Outlines specific rules for computer employee exemptions, night and Sunday differentials for air traffic controllers/weather observers, hazardous duty pay differentials (4% to 8%), and uniform laundering allowances. - **Conformance Process:** Establishes the procedures (using Standard Form 1444) for contractors to propose wage rates and classifications for job titles needed for a contract but not officially listed in this determination.

This document provides a directory of Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (CCCs) operated by the USDA Forest Service in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor. Situated within national forests or grasslands, these 24 centers offer academic and vocational training for youth ages 16 to 24. Eligible participants can earn high school diplomas or GEDs and receive certification in traditional trades—such as carpentry, welding, and heavy equipment operations—as well as natural resources fields like forestry, firefighting, and urban forestry. The directory organizes the CCCs by geographic region and provides contact information, including physical addresses, telephone numbers, and fax numbers, for each facility: * **Northern Region:** Anaconda and Trapper Creek (Montana). * **Rocky Mountain Region:** Boxelder (South Dakota), Collbran (Colorado), and Pine Ridge (Nebraska). * **Intermountain Region:** Weber Basin (Utah). * **Pacific Northwest Region:** Angell and Timber Lake (Oregon); Columbia Basin, Curlew, and Fort Simcoe (Washington); and Wolf Creek (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). The document was produced by the Geospatial Technology and Applications Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on September 22, 2020.

This Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 1282A726Q0052, is issued by the USDA Forest Service to procure Job Corps Clinical Support Services. Set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 561990, the solicitation seeks qualified contractors to provide Registered Nurses and a Drug/Alcohol Counselor at a Job Corps Center. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price award with a maximum duration of one year and six months, consisting of a 12-month base period (August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027) and an optional six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8. Although bidders must price the full 12-month base period, initial funding will only cover the first six months, with the remaining half funded via subsequent modification. Evaluations will follow a Best Value Tradeoff process where technical capability is prioritized over price. Proposals must demonstrate technical capability, provide an acceptable past performance history, and offer fair and reasonable pricing. Additionally, the contract incorporates standard federal clauses, including USDA-specific AGAR provisions concerning strict anti-discrimination, diversity compliance, personal identity verification (PIV), and unenforceable supplier terms. 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 must be submitted to the same email address no later than July 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM PT, and must remain valid for 90 calendar days.

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 contract aims to secure qualified personnel to address critical healthcare needs for financially disadvantaged youth aged 16 to 24. The scope of work details the specific technical tasks and responsibilities for three key personnel roles: * **Center Mental Health Counselor:** Responsible for conducting mental health assessments, crisis intervention, brief therapies, continuous care management, and leading mental health promotion and educational activities. * **Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor:** Charged with performing substance misuse assessments, developing intervention plans, collaborating on co-occurring disorders, and leading center-wide substance abuse prevention programs. * **Nurse:** Tasked with managing wellness center compliance, conducting triage and physical evaluations, administering immunizations and medications, providing emergency trauma care, and overseeing clinical administration. Key personnel must maintain active, unrestricted state licenses, carry professional liability insurance, and undergo background checks. Work hours will be coordinated weekly with center staff, excluding federal holidays. The government will provide necessary workspace, clinical equipment, and medical supplies, while the contractor is responsible for all labor and licensing. All student records remain federal property, and deliverables must comply with Section 508 and Department of Labor Policy and Requirements Handbooks (PRH).

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 under the Job Corps Clinical Support Services contract. The primary purpose of the contract is to provide federal Job Corps Centers with temporary clinical services to fill vacant federal positions. The QASP establishes a systematic method for ensuring the contractor meets the required performance standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Key responsibilities are divided between the contractor, who must implement its Quality Control Plan (QCP), and government personnel, including the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR), who oversee surveillance. Contract performance is assessed through various surveillance methods, including 100% inspection, periodic inspections, random file reviews, and customer complaints. Specific deliverables monitored include resource availability, position staffing levels, weekly work hours, QCP submission, monthly status reports, and timely notification of new hires. If the contractor's service output falls below the AQL, the COR documents the non-performance and determines if the deficiency was contractor-caused. If so, the contractor must correct the issue at no additional cost, and the government may pursue remedial actions or penalties under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The document includes standardized templates in its appendices for tracking customer feedback, quality assurance monitoring, and customer complaint investigations.

This document, Attachment A, outlines the labor category requirements for clinical occupational positions under a federal Job Corps solicitation. It details the specific responsibilities, education requirements, and licensing or certification standards for four primary clinical 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 providing primary healthcare, substance abuse counseling, mental health assessments, and student health education. Additionally, certain roles require administrative duties such as maintaining student health records and driving government vehicles. All positions require strict adherence to the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) for specific education and credentialing guidelines. Candidates for these roles must possess active, unrestricted state licenses to practice independently in the state where services are rendered. Furthermore, all personnel must obtain official approval from the DOL and the Contracting Officer (CO) before performing any services at the Job Corps center.

This solicitation (Request for Quote No. 1282A726Q0052) is issued by the USDA Forest Service, Job Corps Acquisition Management, to procure clinician support services for the Timber Lake Job Corps Conservation Center in Estacada, Oregon. The acquisition is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 561990, which has a size standard of $16.5 million. The anticipated contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement with a one-year period of performance from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. The required clinician staffing services include three primary positions: - **Item 0001:** One Registered Nurse to work Monday through Friday, from 0700 to 1530 (2,080 hours). - **Item 0002:** One Registered Nurse to work Monday through Friday, from 0730 to 1600 (2,080 hours). - **Item 0003:** One Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor to work Tuesday through Thursday, from 0930 to 1800 (1,168 hours total, averaging 24 hours per week). Offers are due by July 27, 2026, at 1630 PT. Inquiries regarding this solicitation should be directed to Contracting Officer Dennis Cantrell.