Support Services Columbia Basin Job Corps

The contract supports clinical services for the USDA Forest Service Job Corps Center in Moses Lake, Washington, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 561990, targeting small businesses to provide essential personnel for financially disadvantaged youth aged 16 to 24. The base period runs from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with funding provided incrementally: the first six months will be funded at award, and the remaining six months will be funded through a modification as appropriations become available, though the overall contract remains a Firm-Fixed-Price arrangement. The services require a Registered Nurse and a Center Mental Health Counselor, each providing 1,040 hours of service over the year, with the Mental Health Counselor designated as key personnel requiring pre-approval from the Department of Labor for both initial assignment and any replacements. This counselor must hold an active, unrestricted license to practice independently in Washington, have at least one year of experience working with adolescents and young adults, and maintain all necessary certifications, insurance, and compliance with federal standards. All personnel must comply with strict workforce integrity and security protocols, including adherence to USDA PIV policies under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, verification of identity and work authorization, and immediate removal if any eligibility, security, or performance requirements are not met. Contractor staff must secure all equipment, space, and supplies at all times and follow Job Corps safety procedures. Clinical services must conform to HIPAA for confidentiality, Section 508 for accessible technology, and Title 20 CFR Part 684 for Job Corps regulations, while all student records and generated reports are government property. The contract mandates a Quality Control Plan from the offeror and is subject to surveillance under a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that adjusts oversight based on performance—reducing monitoring for excellence and increasing it for deficiencies. Offerors must be registered in SAM, submit full pricing for all line items, and hold prices firm for 90 days. Evaluation is based on a best-value tradeoff where technical capability, including compliance with the Performance Work Statement and past performance rated as acceptable or neutral, is paramount over price, though price must still be determined fair and reasonable. Award eligibility requires strict compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws, trafficking in persons prohibitions, Buy American requirements, labor standards, and tax certifications. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Darlene Chase at usda.gov by 2 p.m. EST on