USDA FS Clinician support services for Great Onyx JCCC

This federal solicitation (No. 1282A726Q0057) is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the USDA Forest Service, Job Corps Acquisition Management (AQM), seeking clinician support services. Specifically, the acquisition is for a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor to support the Great Onyx Job Corps Conservation Center located in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. The procurement is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561990 (All Other Support Services), which carries a size standard of $16.5 million. The anticipated contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price, requiring 1,040 hours of service (24 hours per week, with Tuesdays and Thursdays off). The initial period of performance is scheduled from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. Offers must be submitted to the contracting officer, Dennis Cantrell, by the local due date of July 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM PT.

This document is a federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-4679, Revision 31, dated May 13, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for Edmonson County, Kentucky. It establishes the minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for various labor classifications on federally funded service contracts in this geographic area. Key provisions and requirements detailed in the document include: - **Occupational Wage Rates:** Lists hourly rates for numerous job categories, including administrative support, automotive services, health, information technology, maintenance, and transportation. - **Fringe Benefits:** Mandates health and welfare benefits of $5.55 per hour (or $5.09 per hour for contracts subject to Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave), a minimum of 12 paid holidays, and paid vacation scaling from 2 to 4 weeks based on length of service. - **Executive Orders:** References compliance with EO 13706 for paid sick leave and EO 13658 for minimum wage requirements on applicable contracts. - **Differentials & Allowances:** Establishes a 10% night differential, 25% Sunday premium pay, hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8% based on risk level), and uniform maintenance allowances ($3.35 per week or $0.67 per day). - **Conformance Process:** Outlines the mandatory procedures via Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) for establishing wage rates and classifications for job roles required by a contract but not explicitly listed in this determination.

This document provides a directory of Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (CCCs) operated by the USDA Forest Service in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor. These centers are located within national forests or grasslands across the country and offer vocational training and academic opportunities for youth aged 16 to 24. Training programs cover traditional vocational areas such as carpentry, welding, and heavy equipment operation, as well as natural resource fields including forestry, firefighting, and urban forestry. The directory is organized by geographic forest regions, listing contact information—including physical addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers—for twenty-four specific CCC facilities located across the following regions: - **Northern Region:** Anaconda and Trapper Creek in Montana. - **Rocky Mountain Region:** Boxelder in South Dakota, Collbran in Colorado, and Pine Ridge in Nebraska. - **Intermountain Region:** Weber Basin in Utah. - **Pacific Northwest Region:** Angell and Timber Lake in Oregon; Columbia Basin, Curlew, and Fort Simcoe in Washington; and Wolf Creek in Oregon. - **Southern Region:** Cass in Arkansas; Flatwoods in Virginia; Frenchburg, Great Onyx, and Pine Knot in Kentucky; Jacobs Creek in Tennessee; and Lyndon B. Johnson, Oconaluftee, and Schenck in North Carolina. - **Eastern Region:** Blackwell in Wisconsin, Harpers Ferry in West Virginia, and Mingo in Missouri. The document serves as an official reference map directory produced by the Geospatial Technology and Applications Center to identify and locate these federal youth training facilities.

This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 1282A726Q0057) issued by the USDA Forest Service seeks a contractor to provide Clinical Support Services for a Job Corps Center. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561990, with a small business size standard of $16.5 million. The primary requirement is to provide 1,040 hours of Drug/Alcohol Counselor services under a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The period of performance is 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 availability of funds, the government will initially fund only the first six months of the base period, with the remainder funded via a future modification. Quotes will be evaluated using a Best Value Tradeoff process where technical capability is more important than price. Evaluation factors include Technical (Technical Capability and Past Performance) and Price. To be considered responsive, offerors must submit pricing for all line items and demonstrate a compliant technical approach that meets the Performance Work Statement. 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 email address no later than July 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM PT, and must remain valid for 90 calendar days.

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines the procedures and guidelines used by the USDA Job Corps National Office to monitor and evaluate contractor performance for Job Corps Clinical Support Services. The primary purpose of this contract is to provide Job Corps Centers with temporary clinical services to fill vacant federal positions. The QASP defines the roles and responsibilities of both the contractor and the government. While the contractor is responsible for executing its Quality Control Plan (QCP) and maintaining high service standards, the government—specifically the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR)—is responsible for administering the contract, performing surveillance, and resolving performance discrepancies. Contractor performance is assessed using specific Performance Standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) detailed in the Performance Requirements Summary. Monitoring is conducted through various surveillance methods, including periodic inspections, 100% inspections, monthly file reviews, random observations, and customer feedback. Non-performance occurs when services fall below the AQL, allowing the government to document deficiencies and implement remedial actions or penalties under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The document also includes standardized templates for documenting customer feedback, quality assurance monitoring, and customer complaint investigations to ensure consistent oversight.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) outlines the requirements for clinical support services at USDA Forest Service Job Corps Centers. The contract aims to secure qualified personnel to support a population of financially disadvantaged youth, typically aged 16 to 24, with services focused on early detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health and substance abuse issues. The scope of work details the specific tasks and responsibilities for three key positions, all classified as key personnel: - **Center Mental Health Counselor (CMHC):** Responsible for conducting mental health assessments, crisis intervention, short-term therapy, and case management for students with chronic conditions. - **Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor (TEAP):** Tasks include conducting substance misuse assessments, delivering interventions, and leading educational activities to support student retention and employability. - **Nurse:** Responsible for student triaging, immunizations, basic emergency care, daily sick calls, continuous quality improvement audits, and health program administration. Contractor personnel must meet strict licensing and experience requirements in their state of practice, maintain $1 million/$3 million liability insurance, and pass federal background checks. The government will provide adequate workspace, clinical equipment, and medical supplies. Deliverables include regular clinical hours, student health record documentation, and monthly status reports, with all services adhering to Department of Labor (DOL) Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbooks (PRH).

This Department of Labor (DOL) procurement document, Attachment A, outlines the labor category requirements for clinical staff at a Job Corps center. It details the tasks, education, experience, and licensing requirements for four clinical roles, all of which require final DOL approval before personnel can perform services. * **Alcohol and Drug Abuse Specialist:** Conducts counseling, intervention planning, and drug/alcohol testing. Coordinates tobacco and healthy lifestyle programming, and collaborates on recreational activities to promote drug-free living. * **Registered Nurse II (and above):** Administers primary care, conducts sick calls, diagnoses minor illnesses, manages medications, and coordinates referrals. Also provides student health education and may drive government vehicles. * **Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):** Performs primary care tasks, sick calls, and assessments under standing physician orders. Manages referrals, documents health data, provides health education, and requires authorization to drive government vehicles. * **Mental Health Consultant (CMHC):** Must be a licensed Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Responsibilities include reviewing applicant files, creating treatment plans, documenting mental health records, collaborating on co-occurring substance issues, and participating in Reasonable Accommodation Committee (RAC) meetings. Educational and specific licensing requirements for all categories must align with the DOL’s Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) guidelines. All active licenses, resumes, and proof of insurance must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.