Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Center w/OA CTS

Contract 1605JE-26-C-0002 is a sole-source, firm-fixed-price award issued by the Department of Labor's Job Corps Acquisition Services to ensure the continued 24/7 operation of the Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Center in Memphis, Tennessee. The contract is authorized under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), designating the incumbent as the only responsible source capable of maintaining uninterrupted residential, medical, educational, and career training services. This procurement is necessitated by federal court injunctions and the critical need to avoid student displacement and operational disruptions that would result from a transition to a new provider. The total estimated contract value is $19,085,082.00, consisting of a base period from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, valued at $12,653,093.00, and a potential six-month extension through January 31, 2028, valued at $6,431,989.00. Key requirements include the retention of the existing workforce and the preservation of critical subcontractor agreements for food, security, transportation, and janitorial services. The award focuses on operational stability and continuity of care for students while the agency pursues a long-term competitive procurement process.