Appendix B - SOW 7.30.26.doc

APPENDIX “B”

Argonne National Laboratory

Statement of Work

“Outplacement Services”

July 30, 2026

1.0 Background

Argonne National Laboratory (Argonne) requires access to outplacement services to support employees who are involuntarily separated due to layoff in connection with workforce restructuring actions. This requirement supports Argonne’s obligations under Contract No. DE-AC02-06CH11357, Section J, Appendix A, Section XI – Reductions in Contractor Employment.

Under the prime contract, Argonne is required, to the extent practicable, to provide outplacement services in the form of skills assessment and resume preparation to employees who are involuntarily separated due to layoff. This subcontract is intended to establish a qualified external resource to provide those services on an as-needed basis on short notice.

This effort is being pursued to support affected employees through career transition, promote timely reemployment assistance, and enable Argonne to meet contractual obligations associated with restructuring actions.

2.0 Scope

The contractor shall provide outplacement services for Argonne employees who are involuntarily separated due to layoff and referred by Argonne. The scope of this effort includes career transition support services, which requires emphasis on skills assessment and resume preparation, and may include other related career assistance services.

The contract is intended to provide professional, confidential, and timely services on an as-needed basis. The contractor shall furnish the personnel, systems, materials, and administrative support necessary to perform the required services.

3.0 Objectives

The objectives of this contract are to:

· Provide outplacement assistance to eligible Argonne employees who are involuntarily separated due to layoff

· Satisfy Argonne’s contractual obligation to provide, to the extent practicable, outplacement services in the form of skills assessment and resume preparation

· Support affected employees in identifying transferable skills and preparing competitive job search materials

· Provide other career transition support to improve participants’ readiness for reemployment

The results of this effort will be used by affected employees in pursuing employment opportunities and by Argonne in demonstrating that required outplacement support has been made available.

4.0 Tasks

Outplacement Firms Must Provide for one year post termination date:

I. Facility to provide in person or virtual outplacement assistance. Accommodate individual and/or group workshops.

II. Workshops to include the following topics:

· Professional Resume Development inclusive of AI usage/Aligned with Applicant Tracking Systems

· Customized Cover Letters

· Develop Career Search Strategy & Updating Social Media Profiles

· Interviewing Techniques, Networking and Social Media, Access to Job Search Tools, Online Resources and Coaching, Strategies and Trends

· Completing Job Application

· Negotiating Employment Offers and Wages

III. Online Services in place of a workshop to assist on an individual basis, to include the following topics:

· Professional Resume Development inclusive of AI usage /Aligned with Applicant Tracking Systems

· Interviewing Techniques, Networking and Social Media, Access to Job Search Tools, Online Resources and Coaching, Strategies and Trends

· Negotiating Employment Offers and Wages IV. Executive Program for high-level individual and one-on-one private session (in person or virtual), to include the following topics:

· Professional Resume Development inclusive of AI usage /Aligned with Applicant Tracking Systems

· Interviewing Techniques, Networking and Social Media, Access to Job Search Tools, Online Resources and Coaching, Strategies and Trends

· Negotiating Employment Offers and Wages

V. Provide ongoing counseling and career support with individuals on their progress.

5.0 Delivery

1. Program startup/implementation information within [10] business days after employee termination date including:

· Program manager contact information

· Referral intake process

6.0 Government-Owned Property

No government-owned property is anticipated to be provided to the contractor under this Statement of Work.

7.0 Security

No special security clearance is anticipated for performance under this Statement of Work unless specifically identified by Argonne.

8.0 Place of Performance

The work shall be performed primarily at the contractor’s facility or through virtual/remote service delivery methods.

9.0 Period of Performance

The period of performance will be one year from 10/4/2026, plus two one-year option periods.