USDA FS Clinician support services for Jacobs Creek JCCC

This document is a federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-4339, Revision 31, dated May 14, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for Virginia and Tennessee. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupational classifications performing on federal service contracts within the Virginia counties of Scott, Washington, and the city of Bristol, as well as the Tennessee counties of Hawkins and Sullivan. Key provisions and requirements detailed in the document include: - **Wage Rates:** Specifies hourly pay rates across multiple occupational families, including administrative, automotive, health, technical, and transportation services. - **Fringe Benefits:** Mandates a health and welfare benefit rate of $5.55 per hour (or $5.09 per hour for contracts subject to Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave). It also requires a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year and paid vacation scale based on length of service. - **Executive Orders:** Outlines the applicability and requirements of EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors). - **Differentials and Allowances:** Defines pay differentials for hazardous duty involving ordnance or explosives, night/Sunday premiums for air traffic controllers, and uniform maintenance allowances. - **Conformance Process:** Establishes the procedure (using Standard Form 1444) for classifying and determining wage rates for unlisted employee classes to ensure they maintain a reasonable relationship to listed occupations.

This document provides reference information for the Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (CCCs) operated by the USDA Forest Service in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor. These centers are associated with national forests or grasslands, offering vocational training and education for youth ages 16 to 24. The resource lists 24 CCCs distributed across multiple Forest Service geographic regions, detailing complete contact information for each site, including physical addresses, telephone numbers, and fax numbers. The regions and centers represented are: * **Northern Region:** Anaconda and Trapper Creek in Montana. * **Rocky Mountain Region:** Boxelder (South Dakota), Collbran (CO), and Pine Ridge (NE). * **Intermountain Region:** Weber Basin (Utah). * **Pacific Northwest Region:** Angell and Timber Lake (Oregon), and Columbia Basin, Curlew, and Fort Simcoe (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). This directory serves as a foundational reference for government agencies, contractors, and partners coordinating educational and natural resources vocational training programs nationwide.

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 secure qualified professionals to address supply and demand imbalances, critical staffing needs, and student outcomes across various center locations. The scope of work details the technical requirements and responsibilities for three key personnel positions: Center Mental Health Counselors, Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselors, and Nurses. The counselors are tasked with providing assessments, crisis intervention, chronic care management, and health promotion activities to help financially disadvantaged youth aged 16 to 24 overcome employability barriers. Nurses are responsible for center compliance audits, student health evaluations, immunizations, primary and emergency care, case management, and medical administrative duties. All clinical personnel must maintain active, unrestricted state licenses, carry professional liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate for counselors), and clear background checks. The government will provide necessary clinical workspaces, equipment, and medical supplies, while the contractor is responsible for labor, licensing, and transportation. All deliverables and services must comply with the Department of Labor’s Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH), Section 508 electronic standards, and federal privacy regulations.

This combined synopsis/solicitation (Request for Quotation No. 1282A726Q0045) is issued by the USDA Forest Service to procure Job Corps Clinical Support Services. Set aside entirely for small businesses (NAICS code 561990), the solicitation seeks to secure 2,080 hours of Registered Nurse services for a 12-month base period running from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. The contract may also include options for Center Mental Health Counselors and Drug/Alcohol Counselors. The resulting award will be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with an overall duration not to exceed 18 months, which includes a pre-priced six-month extension option 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. Evaluations will utilize a Best Value Tradeoff process where technical capability is more important than price. Quotations must demonstrate technical capability, provide acceptable or neutral past performance, and include fair and reasonable firm-fixed pricing for all line items. Administrative requirements include strict adherence to USDA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) protocols and newly established anti-discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) compliance certifications under AGAR 452.203-70. Questions must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Dennis Cantrell by July 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM PT. Final quotations are due no later than July 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM PT.

This document outlines the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for the USDA Job Corps National Office's clinical support services. Its primary purpose is to establish systematic procedures and guidelines to monitor and evaluate contractor performance in providing temporary clinical services for vacant federal positions. The QASP operates in tandem with the contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP). It defines acceptable quality levels (AQLs) and performance standards, accounting for allowable deviations and establishing "substantially complete" criteria for subjective assessments. In cases of non-performance, the plan dictates documentation requirements and potential remedial actions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Responsibilities are divided among the Contracting Officer (CO), who oversees contract compliance and administration; the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), who conducts daily surveillance and monitors performance; and the customers, who provide feedback to assist the COR. Surveillance methods include periodic inspections, 100% inspections, monthly file reviews, and random observations to monitor key deliverables—such as resource availability, staffing levels, weekly work hours, and timely reporting. The document includes standardized templates in its appendices for customer feedback, quality assurance monitoring, and customer complaint investigations to ensure structured performance tracking and analysis.

This government document, labeled "Attachment A – Labor Category," outlines the clinical occupational series and labor categories required for a Job Corps program. It defines the responsibilities, educational backgrounds, and licensing requirements for four distinct healthcare positions, all of which require Department of Labor (DOL) approval and compliance with the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH). The defined labor categories include: * **Alcohol and Drug Abuse Specialist:** Conducts counseling, intervention planning, drug testing, and coordinates prevention programming and activities to support drug-free lifestyles. * **Registered Nurse II or above:** Administers primary healthcare, conducts sick calls, diagnoses minor illnesses, manages medications and referrals, provides student health education, and drives government vehicles. * **Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):** Performs similar primary care, sick call, medication administration, and student health education duties as the Registered Nurse, and is also authorized to drive government vehicles. * **Mental Health Consultant (CMHC):** Must be a licensed Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Responsibilities include applicant reviews, mental health intakes, treatment and chronic care planning, co-occurring disorder collaboration, and participating in accommodation committee meetings. Specific educational and licensing criteria for all roles must align with PRH standards and active state licensure requirements. Candidate credentials must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to the start of performance.

This federal Request for Proposal (RFP), solicitation number 1282A726Q0045, is issued by the USDA Forest Service, Job Corps Acquisition Management (AQM). The solicitation seeks to acquire clinician support services for the Jacobs Creek Job Corps Conservation Center located in Bristol, Tennessee. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561990, which has a size standard of $16.5 million. The required services consist of a Registered Nurse to work Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 16:30, totaling 2,080 hours. The contract is anticipated to be awarded as a firm-fixed-price agreement. The period of performance is scheduled to run from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. Offers are due by July 27, 2026, at 16:30 PT.