Angell JCC Urban Forestry Instruction Services, 2 Instructors Yachats Oregon
ID: 1141111Type: Sources Sought
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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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2cae3b24558d4cc3be31a3129bd250af/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the U.S. Forest Service, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide Urban Forestry instruction services at the Angell Job Corps Center in Yachats, Oregon. The contract requires two instructors to deliver a comprehensive training program that includes both classroom instruction and practical work experience, ultimately preparing students for certification as Ground Level Tree Workers. This initiative is part of the Job Corps program, which aims to equip disadvantaged youth aged 16 to 24 with vocational skills and job placement assistance. Interested parties should submit their capabilities statements and DUNS or CAGE codes electronically to Gary Durham at Gary.Durham@usda.gov, as this is a sources sought notice for market research purposes only, with no proposals currently being accepted.

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    Gary Durham
    Gary.Durham@usda.gov
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    Urban Forestry PWS Draft.pdf
    The purpose of this document is to outline the Performance Work Statement for Urban Forestry instructors at the Angell Job Corps Center under a fixed-price contract with the U.S. Forest Service. The Job Corps program, established in 1964, provides disadvantaged youth aged 16 to 24 with vocational and academic training. The contract requires two Urban Forestry instructors responsible for delivering a comprehensive training program, adhering to standards set by the Department of Labor and the Forest Service. Instructors will facilitate a curriculum that includes a combination of classroom instruction and practical work experience to prepare students for careers in Urban Forestry, culminating in certification as Ground Level Tree Workers. They will monitor student progress, maintain training records, and provide job placement assistance, all while upholding safety regulations and disciplinary protocols. The document details responsibilities, scheduling, instructor qualifications, and materials provided by the government. Instructors are required to have industry certifications and experience working with youth. The contractor must ensure quality instruction and submit progress reports, complying with various regulatory frameworks that govern Job Corps and federal contracts. The ultimate goal is to empower youth with the necessary skills for successful careers while promoting adherence to safety and training standards.
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