Urban Forestry Instruction Services, 2 Instructors at Angel JCCC, located in Yachats
ID: 1282A725Q0011Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEANGELL JOB CORPSYACHATS, OR, 97498, 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/cbd4579a6b384121bdc271c1701fd712/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is soliciting proposals for Urban Forestry Instruction Services, requiring two instructors at the Angell Job Corps Center located in Yachats, Oregon. The contract will cover a base year with four optional extension years, aiming to provide vocational and technical education in urban forestry to at-risk youth aged 16 to 24 enrolled in the Job Corps Program. This initiative is crucial for equipping students with essential skills in urban forestry, contributing to their personal and professional development. Interested parties must submit their offers by November 29, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Gary Durham at Gary.Durham@usda.gov or Dennis Cantrell at Dennis.cantrell@usda.gov, with an estimated contract value of $11.5 million for 4,160 hours of instruction annually.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gary Durham
    Gary.Durham@usda.gov
    Dennis Cantrell
    Dennis.cantrell@usda.gov
    Files
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    1282A725Q0011 Urban Forestry Instructors.pdf
    The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Urban Forestry Instruction Services at the Angell Job Corps Center in Yachats, Oregon. It outlines a contract for two instructors over a base year, with four optional extension years. The project aims to provide vocational and technical education, specifically in urban forestry, for students between ages 16 and 24 enrolled in the Job Corps Program. Key elements of the RFP include a total estimated quantity of 4,160 hours of instruction each year, totaling $11.5 million, and the submission of offers by November 29, 2024. Offerors must provide technical and price proposals, as well as relevant certifications, and demonstrate past performance in similar projects. The government prioritizes technical capability and past performance over price during the evaluation process. The proposal emphasizes the importance of compliance with federal guidelines, including the Service Contract Act and various FAR clauses, maintaining contracting integrity and ensuring a fair competitive process. The document concludes with requirements for insurance, personal identity verification for contractor employees, and instructions for solicitation submission, aiming to foster a qualified contractor base for delivering vital educational services to at-risk youth.
    Performance Work Statement Urban Forestry.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement outlines the contract requirements for Urban Forestry instructors at the Angell Job Corps Center, which is part of the U.S. Forest Service’s Job Corps program aimed at providing disadvantaged youth with vocational training. The instructors will deliver training aligned with specific achievement records, ensuring students acquire the skills necessary for entry-level positions in urban forestry. They will oversee practical and classroom instruction, assist with job placement services, and maintain student progress records. Instructors are required to possess appropriate certifications and experience in urban forestry, with responsibilities including ensuring safety, enforcing discipline, and developing job hazard analyses. The work schedule consists of 40 hours per week, and instructors must adhere to a structured training program that blends theoretical learning with practical, hands-on experience. The document stipulates the recruitment of qualified personnel, oversight by a Contracting Officer and representative, and outlines the materials and equipment provided by the government for the program's operation. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining records, compliance with regulatory standards, and the goal of successful student job placements.
    Presolicitation docs.pdf
    The government is seeking to procure two instructors for Urban Forestry Instruction Services at the Angell Job Corps Conversation Center in Yachats, Oregon. This pre-solicitation notice serves for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award contracts. Should a solicitation occur, it will be posted on The System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this contract is 611513, which pertains to apprenticeship training, with a size standard of $11.5 million. The anticipated contract type is a Firm Fixed Price Contract. The solicitation process will adhere to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, specifically Part 13 and Part 12. This synopsis will be active for five days, with responses encouraged from interested parties, especially small businesses, and specifying their business type. Responses are due within five days and should be directed to Gary Durham, the Contract Specialist, including relevant company information. The government intends to set aside the contract for small businesses.
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