Fatherhood Education & Workforce Development

The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) for the District of Columbia plans to issue a Request for Quotations for Fatherhood and Workforce Development Services aimed at justice-involved individuals under its supervision. The contract will require a contractor to deliver evidence-based fatherhood education through four annual 12-week cohorts, each serving up to 20 participants, totaling 80 participants per year. The curriculum will cover parenting skills, co-parenting, healthy relationships, child development, communication, stress management, and financial literacy. Additionally, the contractor must provide comprehensive workforce development and employment services, including individualized career planning, training enrollment, job readiness workshops, résumé and interview preparation, employer outreach, and job placement aligned with participant goals. Post-placement support will include three months of job retention assistance such as employment coaching, workplace conflict resolution, and employer liaison services to ensure sustained employment. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 624310, specifically requiring contractors with a physical presence and operational capability within the Washington Metropolitan Area (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia). This local restriction facilitates in-person service delivery, participant engagement, and collaboration with community and employer partners. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement with a 12-month base period and four optional 12-month extensions, potentially spanning five years. The solicitation is expected to be posted around June 4, 2026, on SAM.gov, with quotations due by mid-June. Interested small businesses with relevant local experience and capacity are encouraged to monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation and submission instructions.