Center Support Services Pine Ridge Job Corps.

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a small business to provide clinical support services at the Pine Ridge Job Corps Center in Chadron, Nebraska, under solicitation number 12318726Q0147, with a firm-fixed-price contract structure anticipated. The contract, set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 561990, requires the provision of Nurse, Center Mental Health Counselor, and Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor services to support student enrollment and outcomes amid fluctuating staffing demands and operational challenges. The base performance period is 12 months, from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with an optional six-month extension available under FAR 52.217-8, which must be pre-priced and evaluated at time of award. Funding will be obligated in six-month increments, with the first six months funded at award and the remainder funded by modification as appropriations become available, though offerors must price the full annual requirement. Key personnel must hold active, unrestricted licenses or certifications in Nebraska, including a minimum of one year of experience for mental health counselors and compliance with state-level substance abuse credentials for counselors. Nurses, mental health counselors, and drug/alcohol counselors are designated as key personnel and require approval from the Department of Labor prior to award or any replacement. All key personnel must undergo criminal background checks and drug testing as determined necessary by the Contracting Officer, and must comply with USDA PIV directives for identity verification and center-specific security protocols for equipment and supplies. Contractor performance is governed by a detailed Performance Work Statement and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, with compliance required to Job Corps Federal Regulations, Technical Assistance Guides, and the CMHC Desk Reference. Services must meet Section 508 accessibility standards and adhere to federal anti-discrimination laws, including Title VI, VII, and IX of the Civil Rights Act, as well as Executive Orders 14168 and 14173, which are material terms of payment. The contractor must submit a Quality Control Plan within ten days of award and maintain insurance coverage of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate for drug/alcohol counselors. Evaluation will prioritize technical capability over price, with past performance serving as a mandatory pass/fail gate requiring at least an “Acceptable” or “Neutral” rating. Offers must be submitted via email to Darlene Chase at Darlene.Chase@usda.gov no later than July 1