Cascades Job Corps Center with OA/CTS

The U.S. Department of Labor, through Job Corps Acquisition Services, has issued a sole-source task order under the existing IDIQ multiple award contract to LifeSkills Connection, Inc. for the continued operation of the Cascades Job Corps Center in Sedro Woolley, Washington, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027. This action is justified under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(B) due to the unique and highly specialized nature of the services required to maintain uninterrupted residential, educational, medical, and career training operations for Job Corps students. The incumbent contractor possesses irreplaceable institutional knowledge and operational continuity critical to preventing service disruption, and no viable alternatives exist that could meet the required level of service without significant risk. The estimated value of the task order is $12,459,775, covering all aspects of center operations including shelter, meals, health care, academic instruction, vocational training, and management of subcontractors for security, transportation, janitorial, and grounds maintenance. No competitive solicitation was conducted, as this is a non-competitive bridge action intended to sustain operations until a full and open competition can be completed for a follow-on contract. The task order inherits the terms and conditions of the expiring contract, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the center. While the Contracting Officer and technical officials have certified the justification and absence of conflicts of interest, no specific FAR clauses, evaluation factors, line-item pricing, socioeconomic certifications, or packaging requirements are detailed, and key identifiers such as the contractor’s UEI or CAGE code are not disclosed. The contract is administered by Jillian Matz at the Department of Labor in Washington, DC, with oversight provided by the Office of Job Corps.