Operation of the New Hampshire Job Corps Center with Outreach and Admissions (OA) and Career Transition Services (CTS)
ID: 1605JE-24-R-00006Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

LABOR, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENTDOL - JCAS EAST PROCUREMENTWASHINGTON, DC, 20210, USA

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL (U006)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Labor is seeking proposals for the operation of the New Hampshire Job Corps Center, which includes Outreach and Admissions (OA) and Career Transition Services (CTS) in Manchester, New Hampshire. The selected contractor will manage educational and career services for approximately 300 students, focusing on academic and vocational training, career transition support, and facility maintenance, under a five-year Fixed-Price contract set to commence in August 2025. This initiative is crucial for workforce development aimed at disadvantaged youth, emphasizing compliance with federal laws and performance objectives related to student enrollment and retention. Interested parties should direct inquiries to James Kinslow at kinslow.james@dol.gov or (202) 963-2887, and note that the due date for questions is February 28, 2025, following the cancellation of the in-person pre-proposal conference.

    Point(s) of Contact
    James Kinslow, Contracting Officer
    (202) 963-2887
    kinslow.james@dol.gov
    Josephine Wilks, Contract Specialist
    (202) 693-6865
    wilks.josephine.d@dol.gov
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    The document pertains to the Request for Proposals (RFP) 1605JE-24-R-00006 issued by the U.S. Department of Labor to secure a contractor for operating the New Hampshire Job Corps Center in Manchester. This five-year agreement, set to commence in August 2025, emphasizes a 100% small business set-aside. The contractor will manage educational and career services for approximately 300 students, ensuring outreach and admissions to maintain their operational capacity. The scope includes academic and career training, career transition support, and the maintenance of facilities. The contract will be structured as a Fixed-Price contract with various payment provisions and includes performance objectives linked to student enrollment and retention. The document outlines specific roles for key personnel, requirements for program compliance under applicable federal laws, and mechanisms for quality assurance. Additionally, there are provisions for phase-in and phase-out plans to ensure continuity between contractors. The proposal must adhere to established pricing schedules and accountability measures defined by the Department of Labor. This solicitation underscores the government's commitment to facilitating workforce development for disadvantaged youth while emphasizing compliance, performance evaluation, and operational integrity.
    The document is an amendment (0001) to Request for Proposals (RFP) number 1605JE-24-R-00006, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for the Job Corps Acquisition Services. The amendment primarily communicates changes to the proposal process, notably canceling the previously scheduled Pre-proposal Conference and Site Visit on February 25, 2025, due to travel restrictions. Instead, offerors are encouraged to participate through a virtual tour of the New Hampshire Job Corps Center. Additionally, the due date for questions from bidders has been set for February 28, 2025. All other terms and conditions of the RFP remain unchanged. This amendment aims to inform potential contractors of procedural adjustments while ensuring transparency and maintaining engagement in the bidding process. It also underscores the reliance on digital means to facilitate proposal development amidst current travel limitations.
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