Job Corps Center Operations Procurement Plan
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

LABOR, DEPARTMENT OFEMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATIONSAN FRANCISCO REGL OFC - REGION 6SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94103, USA

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL (U006)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/57fe0424df7348faa06488df1760351c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Labor, specifically the Employment and Training Administration, is initiating a procurement plan for Job Corps Center operations, with a focus on various centers across the United States through 2028. This procurement plan outlines the anticipated release schedule for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) related to Job Corps Center operations, detailing specific months for procurement activities in cities such as San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. The Job Corps program plays a crucial role in providing vocational and technical education to youth, and this structured procurement process is essential for maintaining and enhancing its operations. Interested vendors can reach out to Carmelo P. Nuestro at Nuestro.Carmelo.P@dol.gov for further information regarding this opportunity.

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    Carmelo P. Nuestro
    Nuestro.Carmelo.P@dol.gov
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    Job Corps Center Operations Procurement Plan 8-22-24.pdf
    The Job Corps Center Operations Procurement Plan outlines the anticipated release schedule for various Job Corps Center RFPs across different regions from August 2024 through 2028. It includes centers in cities such as Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Atlanta, detailing specific months for procurement activities. Many centers, including those in Atterbury, St. Louis, and more, are currently marked as "In procurement," indicating ongoing procurement processes. The plan anticipates releases spanning several years, with specific target months indicated for many centers, while also noting that these timelines are estimates and subject to change. This document serves as a strategic overview for stakeholders involved in the procurement of Job Corps Center operations, facilitating planning and resource allocation for potential vendors and partners in the federal grant and RFP landscape. Overall, it emphasizes the government's efforts in maintaining and enhancing the Job Corps program through structured procurement processes.
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