Basic and advanced automotive technology for the Job Corps program

The US Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration plans to increase the ceiling on a sole source contract with the United Automobile Workers of America by approximately $1.7 million. This contract supports the Job Corps program, a nationwide initiative that offers academic, residential, and career technical training services to around 60,000 disadvantaged youth annually across 125 centers. The specific work under this contract involves providing basic and advanced automotive technology training, including all necessary materials, personnel, and services to operate the career technical training programs at Job Corps centers. The authority for awarding this sole source contract without full and open competition is based on statutory and regulatory provisions that recognize only one responsible source can fulfill the agency’s needs. The contract’s period of performance is nine months, emphasizing a focused timeframe to deliver these specialized training services. The contract is associated with NAICS code 624310, indicating its alignment with vocational rehabilitation services. Key contacts for this contract include Dayle White and Contracting Officer Eric F. Vogt, who manage communications related to the contract.