The experienced services program provides a cost-effective recruitment opportunity to obtain the services of non-federal, experienced workers aged 55 and older

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation awarded a cooperative agreement totaling $185,882.50 to National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc. on January 27, 2026, under the Experienced Services Program (CFDA 15.070).

The recipient will perform review and improvement work on flood management, safety of dams, and emergency management preparation and coordination. Activities include performing and reviewing flood management and safety of dams operations, testing and verifying tools, mentoring and educating others on real-time flood management and safety of dams operations, and attending daily briefing meetings as required. The program deploys experienced workers aged 55 and older, including retired federal employees, on a part-time to full-time basis into temporary positions where the Bureau of Reclamation lacks sufficient technical expertise or capacity.

Deliverables include a summary report of flood management and safety of dams operations review assessment with suggestions for improvement, quarterly performance feedback meetings, and quarterly status update reports. Performance takes place in California, with a period of performance extending from January 27, 2026 through January 31, 2028.

The Experienced Services Program supports augmentation of federal workforce capacity through agreements with eligible nonprofit organizations, allowing agencies to quickly add temporary workers without displacing current employees or substituting future federal hires. No sub-recipients are identified at award.

Intended beneficiaries

The experienced services program is designed to support and augment the capacity of reclamation to meet its mission goals and objectives in areas where IT lacks sufficient expertise, technical skills and or capacity. Through the engagement of highly qualified workers in a temporary capacity, reclamation can in a cost effective and efficient manner meet its strategic and mission goals in managing, developing, and protecting water and related resources and provide necessary administrative support. This program will allow reclamation to quickly add temporary workers to support to our federal workforce. This program will in no way displace current employees or substitute future federal workers.subrecipient activities (if known or specified at time of award): n a