Center Support Services Harpers Ferry Job Corps.

This contract, identified by solicitation number 12318726Q0144, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside issued by the USDA Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture for Center Support Services at the Harpers Ferry Job Corps Center. The NAICS code 561320 designates Temporary Help Services, and the procurement is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement. The base period of performance spans twelve months from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with the possibility of a six-month extension at the government’s sole discretion under FAR 52.217-8. Funding is incremental; only the first six months will be funded at award, with the remaining six months subject to availability and subsequent modification. Offerors must price all twelve months, and quotes must be submitted by 2:00 PM EST on July 15, 2026, to Contracting Officer Darlene Chase at Darlene.Chase@usda.gov. Questions must be submitted no later than July 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. The contract requires full compliance with Federal regulations, including adherence to Executive Orders 14168 and 14173 regarding non-discrimination and merit-based opportunity, with non-compliance rendering the contractor ineligible for payment. All services must meet specific performance standards, including a 98% staffing availability target with an acceptable quality level of 95%, and 98% equipment availability. Work may be performed at government or contractor facilities, potentially requiring 24-hour coverage as authorized, and must include credentialed backup coverage for extended absences of five or more workdays. The scope encompasses occupational services, personnel staffing, and provision of necessary resources, all governed by a Performance Work Statement and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that define measurable outcomes and surveillance methods. Evaluation for award follows a Best Value Tradeoff process where technical capability holds greater weight than price, and past performance must be rated at least Acceptable or Neutral to be considered. The government will monitor performance using Contract Discrepancy Reports, customer feedback, and direct inspection of service products. Contractors must hold current, valid, unrestricted licenses where applicable and ensure all data handling complies with Federal and FS information security requirements, including use of approved firewalls and security protocols for contractor-supplied equipment. Representations and certifications required include SAM registration,