USDA FS clinician support services for Anaconda JCCC

This document is a federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-5399, Revision 29, dated May 14, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for the state of Montana. It establishes the minimum hourly wages and fringe benefits required for various labor classifications supporting federal service contracts across the Montana counties of Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Madison, Meagher, Park, Powell, Silver Bow, and Sweet Grass. The determination outlines specific hourly wage rates for hundreds of occupations across diverse sectors, including administrative support, automotive services, food preparation, health, information technology, maintenance, and transportation. In addition to base wages, the document mandates specific fringe benefits: - **Health & Welfare:** $5.55 per hour (or $5.09 per hour for contracts subject to Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave). - **Vacation:** Two weeks of paid vacation after one year of service, progressing to four weeks after 15 years. - **Holidays:** A minimum of eleven paid federal holidays per year. The document also details regulatory requirements concerning Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, hazardous pay differentials (4% to 8%), uniform allowances, and specific rules for computer and air traffic control employees. Finally, it outlines the Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) conformance process, which contractors must initiate to establish approved wage rates for any necessary job classifications not explicitly listed in this determination.

This federal document provides a directory and overview of the 24 Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (CCCs) operated by the USDA Forest Service in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor. Situated near national forests or grasslands, these centers offer vocational and educational opportunities for youth aged 16 to 24. Participants can earn high school diplomas or GEDs and receive training in traditional trades—such as carpentry, welding, and heavy equipment operations—as well as natural resource fields like forestry, firefighting, and urban forestry. The directory lists contact information, including physical addresses, telephone numbers, and fax numbers, categorized by Forest Service region: * **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); 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). This geographic and administrative data is maintained by the Geospatial Technology and Applications Center to support federal educational and forestry program coordination.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) outlines the clinical support services required for USDA Forest Service Job Corps Centers. The primary purpose of the contract is to provide healthcare professionals—specifically Center Mental Health Counselors, Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselors, and Nurses—to support financially disadvantaged youth aged 16 to 24 enrolled in the self-paced Job Corps training program. The document defines technical requirements and core tasks for each position. The Center Mental Health Counselor and the Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor are responsible for conducting student assessments, managing chronic care and case files, collaborating on co-occurring conditions, providing crisis intervention, and leading mental health or substance use prevention and education activities. Nurses are tasked with preparing wellness centers for compliance audits, performing cursory health evaluations, managing immunizations, holding sick-calls, administering treatments, and handling medical supply administration. All three positions are designated as key personnel and must meet strict requirements, including holding active, unrestricted state licenses, possessing relevant experience, maintaining professional liability insurance, and passing criminal background checks. The PWS also defines operational parameters, specifying that clinical services will occur on mutually agreed weekly schedules, excluding federal holidays. The government will provide workspaces and medical supplies, while the contractor is responsible for personnel labor and licensing. All student records remain federal property, and deliverables must comply with Section 508 electronic accessibility standards.

This Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 1282A726Q0044, is issued by the USDA Forest Service to secure Job Corps Clinical Support Services. Set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 561990, the solicitation seeks contractors to provide Center Mental Health Counselors (estimated 2,080 hours) and Drug/Alcohol Counselors (estimated 1,040 hours) for a USDA Forest Service Job Corps Center. The procurement will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with a maximum duration of 18 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. Due to funding availability, the government will initially fund only the first six months of the base period, with the remaining six months funded via subsequent modification. Award will be determined via a Best Value Tradeoff process where technical capability is more important than price. Quotations must include pricing for all line items to be considered. 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 are due 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 federal document details the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Job Corps National Office's "Job Corps Clinical Support Services" project. The primary purpose of the resulting contract is to provide Job Corps Centers with a streamlined method for securing Temporary Clinical Services to fill vacant federal positions. The QASP establishes systematic procedures and guidelines to monitor and evaluate the contractor’s performance against the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the Performance Requirement Summary (PRS). It outlines the relationship between the government's surveillance plan and the contractor's Quality Control Plan (QCP). Key aspects defined include Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs), allowable deviations, and subjective evaluations of "substantially complete" work. The document details the division of responsibilities, designating the Contracting Officer (CO) with overall contract administration and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) with day-to-day surveillance. A surveillance matrix outlines specific deliverables—such as providing personnel, equipment, quality control plans, and monthly reports—along with corresponding performance standards, AQLs, and monitoring methods (e.g., periodic inspections, 100% inspections, and customer complaints). Lastly, the plan includes operational templates in its appendices, such as a Customer Feedback Record, a Quality Assurance Monitoring template, and a Customer Complaint Investigation form, to standardize performance tracking and document corrective actions.

This federal solicitation (SF 1449, Solicitation Number 1282A726Q0044) is issued by the USDA Forest Service, Job Corps Acquisition Management, seeking clinician support services for the Anaconda Job Corps Conservation Center in Anaconda, Montana. The procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 561990, with a size standard of $16.5 million. The solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for two firm-fixed-price service items: - Item 0001: A full-time Center Mental Health Counselor working Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (totaling 2,080 hours). - Item 0002: A part-time Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor (totaling 1,040 hours). The anticipated period of performance runs from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. Quotes are due by July 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM Pacific Time. The primary point of contact is Contracting Officer Dennis Cantrell.

This federal procurement document, Attachment A, outlines the labor category requirements for clinical staff under a Department of Labor (DOL) Job Corps program. It defines the tasks, educational baselines, and licensing criteria for four key clinical roles, all of which require adherence to the DOL Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) and final approval from the Contracting Officer prior to service delivery. - **Alcohol and Drug Abuse Specialist:** Conducts counseling, intervention planning, drug testing, and prevention programming (such as TUPP and HEALS) to support a drug-free lifestyle for students. - **Registered Nurse II (or above):** Administers primary care, conducts sick calls, diagnoses minor illnesses, dispenses medications under standing orders, and manages student health education. This role requires an active state license and the ability to operate government vehicles. - **Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):** Performs primary clinical care, assessments, and student health education similar to the RN II under authorized physician standing orders. This role also requires state licensing and government vehicle operation. - **Mental Health Consultant (CMHC):** Must be a licensed Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Responsibilities include intake assessments, treating mental health conditions, collaborating on co-occurring substance abuse cases, and participating in Reasonable Accommodation Committee (RAC) meetings. All positions must meet state-specific licensing requirements and align with Job Corps safety and compliance standards.