USDA FS Clinician support services for Ft Simcoe JCCC

This document is a federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-5543, Revision 28, dated May 13, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for Yakima County, Washington. It establishes the minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for various labor categories performing on federally funded service contracts in this region. The determination lists occupational codes, job titles, and corresponding hourly pay rates across diverse sectors, including administrative support, automotive services, health, information technology, maintenance, and protective services. Under the SCA, contractors must provide mandated fringe benefits. This includes health and welfare payments of $5.55 per hour (or $5.09 per hour for contracts subject to Executive Order 13706 establishing paid sick leave), a minimum of eleven paid holidays, and paid vacation time scaled from two to five weeks based on an employee's length of service. Additionally, the document outlines pay differentials for hazardous duty (4% to 8%) and night or Sunday shifts for air traffic controllers and weather observers. It specifies uniform allowance regulations and details 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 wage determination.

This document lists the 24 Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (CCCs) operated by the USDA Forest Service in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor. Located on national forests or grasslands, these centers provide vocational training and educational opportunities for youth aged 16 to 24. Students can earn high school diplomas or GEDs and receive certification in traditional and natural resource trades, including carpentry, welding, forestry, and firefighting. The directory organizes the 24 CCCs by geographical Forest Service regions, providing the physical address, phone number, and fax number for each center: * **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 serves as a reference directory for federal program coordination, geographic information system (GIS) mapping, and public contact.

This Federal Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 1282A726Q0047, 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 acquisition seeks to establish a firm-fixed-price contract for clinical personnel at a Job Corps Center. The primary requirement involves providing a Registered Nurse (estimated at 2,080 hours) and a Drug/Alcohol Counselor (estimated at 1,040 hours). The contract features a 12-month base period running from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with 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. Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value Tradeoff process, where technical capability is more important than price. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability (rated Acceptable or Unacceptable), Past Performance (rated Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable), and Price. To be considered, offerors must submit firm-fixed pricing for all line items and demonstrate a sound technical approach that meets the Performance Work Statement. Questions regarding the solicitation must be emailed 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. Offerors must agree to hold their prices firm for 90 calendar days from the submission deadline.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) outlines the requirements for clinical support services at the USDA Forest Service Job Corps Centers. The purpose of the contract is to provide critical healthcare staffing to support financially disadvantaged youth aged 16 to 24 enrolled in the self-paced Job Corps program. The contract covers three key personnel positions, all requiring active, unrestricted state licensing, background checks, and professional liability insurance: - **Center Mental Health Counselor (CMHC):** Responsible for student mental health assessments, crisis interventions, early detection, short-term therapies, and collaborating on integrated promotion and wellness programs. - **Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor:** Focuses on substance misuse assessments, intervention, chronic care management, and leading center-wide prevention and education activities. - **Nurse:** Manages the wellness center, conducts cursory health evaluations, administers immunizations and medications, performs triage, manages student cases, and maintains medical records. The government will provide the necessary workspace, equipment, and medical supplies, while the contractor is responsible for all labor, licensing, and transportation. Services will be delivered on a weekly schedule, typically during standard business hours, excluding federal holidays. All deliverables and student records remain the property of the U.S. government and must comply with HIPAA, Section 508 electronic standards, and Department of Labor Policy and Requirements Handbooks (PRH).

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 coordinates with the contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure overall service standards. Under this plan, performance is measured against specified Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) and performance standards. While the contractor is responsible for quality control and delivering compliant services, the government—specifically the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR)—is responsible for contract administration, performing inspections, and determining corrective actions for non-performance. Surveillance methods detailed in the plan include periodic inspections, 100% inspections, monthly file reviews, random observations, and customer complaints. Key deliverables monitored under these methods include resources and equipment availability, staffing fill rates, weekly work hours, the Quality Control Plan, monthly status reports, daily logs, and timely notifications of new hires. The document also provides standardized templates in its appendices for customer feedback, quality assurance monitoring, and customer complaint investigations to ensure consistent and documented performance tracking.

This federal solicitation (SF 1449, Solicitation Number 1282A726Q0047) is issued by the USDA Forest Service, Job Corps Acquisition Management, to procure clinician support services for the Fort Simcoe Job Corps Conservation Center in White Swan, Washington. The procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 561990 (All Other Support Services), with a size standard of $16.5 million. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for a period of performance spanning August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. The contract requires two primary clinical roles: - **Item 0001 (Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor):** 1,040 hours total. The schedule consists of a one-hour virtual meeting on Wednesdays (11:00 AM to 12:00 PM) and on-site hours on Thursdays and Fridays (7:30 AM to 4:00 PM), totaling 17 hours per week. - **Item 0002 (Registered Nurse):** 2,080 hours total. The schedule requires on-site coverage Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Offers must be submitted by July 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM PT. The point of contact for solicitation inquiries is Dennis Cantrell.

This federal government RFP attachment outlines the clinical labor categories, duties, educational requirements, and licensing criteria for a Job Corps Center's healthcare services. It defines four primary roles: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Specialist, Registered Nurse II (or above), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and Mental Health Consultant (CMHC). Key duties across these roles include conducting counseling, coordinating substance abuse prevention programs, administering primary health care, holding sick calls, and managing student health records. The document emphasizes clinical assessments, medication management, and referrals to specialized community resources. All positions require compliance with the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH). Candidates must possess active, unrestricted state licenses to practice independently where the services are provided, and all personnel require formal approval from the DOL and the Contracting Officer before commencing work. Additionally, nursing staff must be capable of driving students in government vehicles.