USDA FS Clinician support services for Oconaluftee JCCC

This document is U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4417 (Revision 31, dated May 13, 2026), issued under the Service Contract Act (SCA). It establishes the minimum wage rates and required fringe benefits for various service occupations in the North Carolina counties of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, and Yancey. The determination outlines hourly wage rates across diverse occupational families, including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, health, information technology, mechanics, and protective services. It incorporates federal mandates, notably Executive Order 13706 for paid sick leave and Executive Order 13658 regarding minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. In addition to base wages, the document defines mandatory fringe benefits: * **Health & Welfare:** $5.55 per hour (or $5.09 per hour for contracts covered by EO 13706). * **Vacation:** Two weeks paid after one year of service, progressing to three weeks after eight years, and four weeks after twenty years. * **Holidays:** A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year. It also details specific pay differentials, such as night and Sunday premiums for air traffic controllers, and hazardous duty pay (4% to 8%) for working with ordnance or explosives. Guidelines for uniform allowances and the Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) conformance process are provided to address any unlisted employment classifications required for contract performance.

This document provides a directory of the 24 Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (CCCs) operated by the USDA Forest Service in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor. Located adjacent to national forests and grasslands, these centers offer vocational and educational programs for youth aged 16 to 24, including high school diplomas/GEDs and training in traditional and natural resource trades such as carpentry, welding, forestry, and firefighting. The directory lists the contact information for each center, categorized by Forest Service region: - **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 regional locator and administrative directory, compiled by the Geospatial Technology and Applications Center on September 22, 2020.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 1282A726Q0048) 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 a Drug/Alcohol Counselor to provide 1,040 hours of support services at a Forest Service Job Corps Center. The anticipated award is a firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum duration of one year and six months. The base period runs for 12 months, from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. Due to availability of funds, the government will initially fund the first six months of the base period, with the remaining six months funded via subsequent modification. Quoters must price all 12 months. The government also reserves a pre-priced six-month extension option under FAR 52.217-8. Evaluations will utilize a best-value tradeoff process where technical capability is more important than price. Quotations must demonstrate acceptable technical capability and receive an acceptable or neutral past performance rating to be eligible for award. Key administrative terms include strict USDA anti-discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) certifications, along with specific personal identity verification (PIV) requirements. Questions 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 address no later than July 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM PT. Offerors must hold their pricing firm for 90 calendar days.

This document outlines the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Job Corps National Office to obtain Temporary Clinical Services for vacant federal positions. The QASP establishes systematic procedures to monitor, evaluate, and ensure the contractor’s performance complies with the standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Key components of the plan include: - **Roles and Responsibilities:** The Contracting Officer (CO) administers contract compliance, while the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) executes day-to-day surveillance, documents deficiencies, and recommends corrective or remedial actions. - **Performance Evaluation:** Compliance is monitored using subjective criteria for "substantially complete" work and objective standards for defects. Surveillance levels may be increased or decreased based on the contractor's performance history. - **Surveillance Methods:** The plan utilizes periodic inspections, 100% inspections, random file reviews, and customer complaints to monitor deliverables, including resource availability, staffing levels, quality control planning, and reporting timeliness. - **Reporting and Feedback:** Appendices provide standardized templates for Customer Feedback Records, Quality Assurance Monitoring, and Customer Complaint Investigations to document performance analysis and validate corrective actions. Ultimately, the QASP serves as a complementary tool to the contractor's Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure high-quality clinical support services at Job Corps Centers.

This Department of Agriculture (USDA) Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for clinical support services at USDA Forest Service Job Corps Centers. The contractor must provide qualified personnel for three key roles: Center Mental Health Counselors, Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselors, and Nurses. These professionals will support financially disadvantaged students aged 16 to 24 by delivering early detection, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment services. Key responsibilities include conducting intake assessments, developing chronic care management plans, managing crisis interventions, and leading educational workshops to promote health and employability. Additionally, nurses will triage applicant files, manage immunizations, hold regular sick calls, and conduct compliance record audits. All clinical staff are classified as key personnel and must hold active, unrestricted state licenses, maintain required liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate), and pass background checks. The government will provide workspace, medical equipment, and clinical supplies, while the contractor is responsible for providing qualified labor, licensing, and local transportation. Work hours will be mutually agreed upon with center staff, excluding federal holidays. All patient files and reports remain federal property and must comply with HIPAA, Section 508 accessibility standards, and Department of Labor Policy and Requirements Handbooks (PRH).

This federal solicitation (SF-1449, Solicitation Number 1282A726Q0048) is issued by the USDA Forest Service, Job Corps Acquisition Management (AQM), seeking clinician support services for the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in Cherokee, North Carolina. The procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 561990, which has a size standard of $16.5 million. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The primary requirement consists of a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor to provide 1,040 hours of service. The designated schedule for this position is Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The anticipated period of performance runs for one year, from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. Offers are due by July 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM Pacific Time. Inquiries regarding this solicitation should be directed to Contracting Officer Dennis Cantrell.

This federal government RFP document, Attachment A, outlines the labor category requirements for clinical occupational services within the Job Corps program. It defines the duties, education, and licensing criteria for four key clinical roles: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Specialist, Registered Nurse II (or above), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and Mental Health Consultant (CMHC). The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Specialist manages counseling, prevention programs, and drug testing. Both the Registered Nurse II and LPN roles are responsible for primary healthcare, minor illness treatment, medication administration, and student health education, with both positions requiring the ability to drive government vehicles. The Mental Health Consultant, requiring an unrestricted license as a Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, performs mental health intake assessments, designs treatment plans, and collaborates on chronic care management. All four clinical positions require strict adherence to the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH). Furthermore, every labor category mandates active state licensing or certification to practice independently, and all personnel must receive official DOL and Contracting Officer approval prior to providing services at the center.