COMBINED SOLICITATION RFQ 12318726Q0164 SUPPORT SERVICES BOXELDER.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation that will be issued.

Quotations are being requested, and separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 12318726Q0164 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Job Corps

Center Support Services – Boxelder

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry

Classification Standard Code is 561320 Temporary Help Services. The small business size standard is $16.5. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Statement of Requirement

Clinical Support Services for USDA Forest Service Job Corps Center – Services may include

Nurses, Center Mental Health Counselors, and Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselors.

The purpose of this contract is to provide the Centers Support Services. Student enrollment and outcomes for each center are affected by recruitment and attrition rates, labor market conditions, trends in provider burnout and engagement, and other factors. This has led to supply and demand imbalances that are sensitive to subtle shifts in policies and organizational priorities, variability of critical staffing needs across time and geography, and the need for expanded utilization of support services.

Schedule of Items (Attachment 1)

CLIN Description Estimated

Quantity Unit of Issue

Unit

Cost /

Hour Total

0001 Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor 12:00- 8:00 M, W, F August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027

HR 520hrs

HR = Hourly TOTAL

Signature: ________________________

Date: ________________

Schedule Notes:

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1). The period of performance for the base period is 12 months, from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.

2). At award, the Government will fund only the first six (6) months of the base period in accordance with FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds.

3). The remaining six (6) months of the base period will be funded via modification when funds become available.

4). Quoters must price all 12 months of the base period, even though funding will be obligated in

6-month increments.

5). The 6-month extension under FAR 52.217-8 may be exercised at the sole discretion of the

Government, but will be pre-priced and evaluated at the time of solicitation prior to award.

6). Incremental funding does not change the Firm-Fixed-Price nature of this contract, nor does it alter

CLIN pricing.

Technical Data – See Performance Work Statement for more details.

1. Solicitation Attachments The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation.

• Attachment 1 – Schedule of Items

• Attachment 2 – Performance Work Statement (PWS)

• Attachment 3 – Wage Determination

• Attachment 4 – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

• Attachment 5 – Labor Category

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture

Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions

The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.

Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The

System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

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52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998

This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.212-4

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

52.222-50 (Jan 2017) Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50

52.226-8 52.232-18

Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) Availability of Funds (APR 1984)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025)

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.240-91

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

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The following clauses are applicable if checked:

☐ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I

52.203-13

(Nov 2021) of 52.203-6

Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021)

☒ 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan 2011

☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.204-91 Contractor identification (Nov 2025)

☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with

52.209-9

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025)

Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility

52.209-10

Matters (Sep 2025)

Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025)

☐ 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Nov

52.219-6

2025)

Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Mar 2020).

☐ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9.

☐ Alternate IV (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9

☐ 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025)

☒ 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (Nov 2025)

☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003)

☒ 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2025)

☒ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35

☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36

☒ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010

☒ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018)

☒ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

This Statement is for Information Only:

It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits

Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor $25.74

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☒ 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment

(Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018)

☐ 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment

(May 2014)

☐ 52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014)

☐ 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Certain Services-Requirements (Nov 2025)

☒ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022)

☒ 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026)

☐ 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (Nov

52.223-9

2025)

Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items

(May 2008)

☐ Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9

☐ 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential

52.223-12

Hydrofluorocarbons (Nov 2025)

Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air

52.223-23

Conditioners (Nov 2025)

Sustainable Products and Services (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017)

☐ Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3

☐ 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1

☐ 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3

☐ 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023)

☐ 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic

52.225-26 or Consular Mission outside the United States (May 2020)

Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct

52.226-4

2016)

Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007)

☐ 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Aug 2025)

☐ 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements

☐ 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services

52.232-30

(Nov 2021)

Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

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(Nov 2021)

☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

☐ 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management

(Jul 2013)

☐ 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Nov 2025)

☒ 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)

☐ 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)

☐ 52.240-92 Security Requirements (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (No 2025)

☐ 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Apr 2023) of 52.247-64.

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64

Other Applicable Clauses

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 30 calendar days prior to contract expiration

52.232-90 Fast Payment Procedures (Nov 2025)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.245-2 Government Property

AGAR Clauses

452.203-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (May

2026)

(a) By entering into this contract, the contractor certifies that:

(1) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and it will remain compliant for the duration of the contract.

(2) Neither it nor any subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of

1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and the contractor and any subcontractor or teaming partner will not do so for the duration of the contract.

(b) If the contractor participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil

Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, the contractor certifies that it will remain compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology

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Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The contractor affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the contractor is not eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to contractor’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the contractor to liability under the False

Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) The contractor must include the provisions of this clause in all subcontract solicitations.

(g) Failure on the part of the contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate this contract for default.

(End of Clause)

AGAR 452.203-72 Unenforceable Supplier Terms (MAY 2026)

(a) Definitions.

Supplier terms mean provisions customarily drafted by vendors of supplies or services and intended to create a binding legal obligation on the end user. The term applies:

1. Regardless of the format or style of the document. For example, supplier terms may appear in standard terms of sale or lease, Terms of Service (TOS), End User License Agreement

(EULA), or another similar legal instrument or agreement, and may be presented as part of a proposal or quotation responding to a solicitation for a contract or order or otherwise become effective after the contract date.

2. Regardless of the media or delivery mechanism used. For example, supplier terms may be presented as one or more paper documents or may appear on a computer or other electronic device screen during a purchase, software installation, other product delivery, registration for a service, or another transaction.

(b) Applicability. When any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to supplier terms, the supplier terms are deemed part of the contract only to the extent they are consistent with this clause. Supplier terms that conflict with any part of this clause, the contract, or Federal law are void and will not be considered incorporated into a contract, even if they are physically present in a contract documentation or systems. In the event of any inconsistency between supplier terms and this contract, this clause and the terms of the Government contract must govern and supersede any supplier terms in all cases.

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(c) Authorization Required. Notwithstanding any other provision, no supplier terms must be binding on the Government unless the term is expressly authorized on the USDA Supplier Terms

Authorization Form signed by the Contracting Officer, and the completed Authorization Form has been incorporated into the contract.

(d) Unenforceable Terms. Any supplier terms that impose obligations or restrictions inconsistent with applicable Federal law are unenforceable against the Government and deemed stricken from the agreement. This includes, but is not limited to, any clause that:

(1) Requires the Government to pay future fees, penalties, interest, legal costs, early‑termination fees, cancellation fees, minimum purchase commitments, true‑up payments, seat‑count minimums, usage minimums, continued‑use charges, or any other financial obligation not expressly authorized by the contract.

(2) Requires the Government to indemnify the contractor or any other entity.

(3) Restricts the Government’s ability to obtain similar supplies or services from another source.

(4) Imposes any penalty, financial or otherwise, based on the Government’s decision not to exercise an option.

(5) Subjects the United States Government to the laws of any U.S. state, territory, district, municipality, or foreign nation, except where Federal law expressly permits such application.

(6) Requires dispute resolution in a forum or venue other than one prescribed by applicable

Federal law.

(7) Establishes a period of limitations for bringing an action that differs from that provided by applicable Federal law.

(8) Grants the contractor rights to use, mine, access, aggregate, analyze, or otherwise exploit

Government data, usage data, or metadata.

(9) Deems the Government to have accepted initial or revised terms based on silence, continued performance, or failure to object.

(10) Grants the supplier the right to audit Government facilities, systems, records, or use of the product or service, except as expressly authorized by the contract and applicable Federal law.

(11) Requires the Government to accept supplier security requirements, network access requirements, monitoring, penetration testing, or other technical or security measures.

(12) Permits the supplier to suspend, degrade, or terminate access to products or services based on alleged non‑payment, alleged breach, automated security triggers.

(13) Limits the Government’s right to use, install, access, test, evaluate, or transfer the licensed product or service in any manner consistent with the contract and Federal law.

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(14) Requires the Government to store, process, maintain, or transmit data in a particular geographic location, or permits the supplier to transfer Government data outside the United

States, except as expressly authorized by applicable Federal law.

(15) Authorizes the supplier to use the Government’s name, seal, trademark, logo, or any reference to the Government as an end user or customer for marketing, publicity, promotional activities, press releases, or similar purposes.

(16) Incorporates by reference, or requires the Government to accept, terms or conditions imposed by any third party, subcontractor, or upstream service provider, unless such terms are expressly incorporated into the contract by bilateral modification.

(17) Limits, conditions, or negates the contractor’s performance obligations, service levels, or remedies through a supplier‑provided service level agreement (SLA).

(18) Uses Government data, usage data, metadata, prompts, content, or interactions to train, fine‑tune, improve, or derive any artificial intelligence, machine learning, or automated decision‑making model.

(19) Subjects the Government to automated decision‑making, automated risk scoring, automated content moderation, or any algorithmic process that may affect access, performance, or rights under the contract.

(20) Utilizes artificial intelligence or algorithmic tools that produce decisions, recommendations, or outputs affecting contract performance without providing transparency, explainability, auditability, and bias‑mitigation consistent with applicable Federal law and policy.

(21) Profiles, tracks, or analyzes Government user behavior, preferences, communications, or interactions for personalization, marketing, or algorithmic optimization purposes.

(e) Non-binding Actions. Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user is deemed to have consented to any term, condition, or clause by virtue of its inclusion in the supplier agreement or through the use of clickwrap, browsewrap, “I agree” mechanisms, or similar means.

Execution of such mechanisms does not bind the Government or its authorized end users to any unenforceable terms.

(f) End user. The supplier agreement must bind the ordering activity as the end user to the extent it does not conflict with the terms of this clause, but it must not bind or impose personal liability on any Government employee or any person acting on behalf of the Government in their personal capacity.

(g) Law and disputes. The supplier agreement is governed by Federal law.

(h) Statutory exception. This clause does not apply to indemnification or any other payment by the

Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(i) Continued performance. The supplier or licensor must not unilaterally revoke, terminate, or suspend any rights granted to the Government except as allowed by the contract. If the supplier or licensor believes the ordering activity to be in breach of the supplier agreement, it must pursue its

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Clause at FAR 52.212‑4(d) or FAR 52.233‑1, as applicable.

(j) Arbitration. Binding arbitration must not be used unless specifically authorized by agency guidance.

(k) Equitable or injunctive relief. Equitable or injunctive relief, including the award of attorney fees, costs, or interest, may be awarded against the United States Government only when explicitly provided by statute (e.g., the Prompt Payment Act or the Equal Access to Justice Act).

(l) Revisions to supplier agreements. Any revisions to the supplier agreement must be incorporated into the contract using a bilateral modification. Unilateral revisions are not binding on the

Government.

(m) No automatic renewals. If any license or service tied to periodic payment is provided under the supplier agreement (e.g., annual software maintenance or annual lease term), such license or service must not renew automatically upon expiration of its current term without prior express written consent from an authorized Government representative.

(n) Indemnification. Any clause of the supplier agreement requiring the supplier or licensor to defend or indemnify the end user is amended to provide that the U.S. Department of Justice has the sole right to represent the United States in any such action, in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 516.

(o) Taxes or surcharges. Any taxes or surcharges which the supplier or licensor seeks to pass along to the Government as end user will be governed by the terms of the associated Government contract or order and must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for a determination of applicability prior to invoicing unless specifically agreed otherwise.

(p) Non‑assignment. The supplier agreement may not be assigned, nor may any rights or obligations thereunder be delegated, without the Government’s prior approval, except as expressly permitted by

FAR 52.212-4(b) or FAR 52.232-23, as applicable.

(q) Confidential information. If the supplier agreement includes a confidentiality clause, such clause is amended to state that neither the agreement nor the contract price list, as applicable, must be deemed “confidential information.” Issues regarding release of “unit pricing” will be resolved consistent with the Freedom of Information Act. Notwithstanding anything in the supplier agreement to the contrary, the Government may retain any confidential information as required by law, regulation, or its internal document retention procedures for legal, regulatory, or compliance purposes; provided, however, that all such retained confidential information will continue to be subject to the confidentiality obligations of the supplier agreement.

(r) Conflict with Federal law. If any other language, provision, or clause of the supplier agreement conflicts or is inconsistent with Federal law or the terms and conditions of this contract, such language, provisions, or clauses will be considered null and void and will not be binding on the

United States Government.

(End of Clause)

452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Apr 2026)

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(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting

Officer (Contracting Officer) may issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but is not required to provide a signature. The Contracting

Officer will immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) For commercial contracts not exceeding the simplified acquisition procedure threshold under

FAR 12.001(c), if more than $1,000 in unliquidated funds remain at closeout, the Contracting

Officer will issue a bilateral deobligation modification. Only the modification requires the contractor’s signature, though a Release of Claims may be requested. If the required documents are not returned within 60 days, the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification and proceed with closeout once performance is complete, acceptance is confirmed, and final payment is made.

(c) For all other non-commercial or non–cost‑reimbursement contracts, if more than $1,000 in unliquidated funds remain at closeout, the Contracting Officer will issue a bilateral deobligation modification and a Release of Claims, both requiring contractor signature. If these documents are not returned within 120 days, the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification u and proceed with closeout upon completion of performance, acceptance, and final payment.

(End of Clause)

452.204‑71 Personal Identity Verification and Workforce Integrity of Contractor Employees (Apr

2026)

(a) Compliance with PIV Requirements. The contractor must comply with the personal identity verification (PIV) policies and procedures established by the United States Department of

Agriculture (USDA) Directives 4620‑002 series, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, and any implementing guidance issued by the Contracting Officer. The contractor must appoint a representative responsible for PIV compliance and must maintain a current list of employees eligible for a USDA LincPass or otherwise authorized to perform work under this contract.

(b) PIV Sponsor Availability. The PIV Sponsor for this contract is the designated Government point of contact identified in the contract, typically the COR unless otherwise specified. The Government will notify the contractor of any changes. The contractor remains responsible for meeting all PIV obligations regardless of changes in sponsor availability.

(c) Contractor Workforce Integrity and Accountability. The contractor is fully responsible for ensuring that all individuals performing under this contract are properly vetted, eligible for access, authorized to perform the work, and accurately represented. At a minimum, the contractor must implement lawful and effective internal controls to:

(1) Verify the identity, work authorization, and qualifications of all personnel assigned;

(2) Ensure only the individuals presented to USDA for PIV enrollment or identity verification perform work;

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(3) Detect and address indicators of identity fraud, unauthorized substitution, or other workforce integrity risks; and

(4) Ensure continuous oversight of personnel, including remote workers, in accordance with any reporting requirements specified in the Contract.

(d) Mandatory Removal and Replacement. If the Government determines that a contractor employee fails to meet eligibility, security, integrity, or performance requirements, the Contracting Officer may direct the contractor to remove the individual from performance. The contractor must:

(1) Remove the employee immediately upon notice;

(2) Provide a qualified replacement at no additional cost to the Government; and

(3) Ensure continuity of operations so as not to impact mission requirements.

(4) Failure to promptly remove or replace employees when directed may result in remedies including withholding payment, termination, or other actions authorized under this contract.

(e) Impact on Contractor Performance. Contractor compliance with this clause, including timely removal and replacement of personnel, adherence to PIV requirements, and maintenance of workforce integrity, is a material requirement of this contract. Incidents of identity discrepancies, failure to maintain an eligible workforce, submission of personnel who do not match verified identities, unauthorized substitutions, or failure to comply with Government direction may result in termination and will be documented in the contractor’s performance assessment and reflected in the

Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

(f) Subcontractor Applicability. The contractor must include this clause in all subcontracts requiring routine unaccompanied physical access to a Federally controlled facility and/or routine unaccompanied access to a Federally controlled information system. The contractor is accountable for ensuring subcontractor compliance.

(g) No Government Direction of Hiring Practices. Nothing in this clause authorizes the Government to direct the contractor’s internal hiring processes or require the disclosure of personal information beyond what is authorized by law, regulation, or contract terms. The contractor remains solely responsible for determining lawful methods to meet the requirements of this clause.

(End of Clause)

Solicitation Information

Award Type

It is anticipated that a Firm-Fixed Price Contract will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. The total duration of this contract shall not exceed one (1) year.

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Evaluation documentation must clearly summarize and justify evaluation results. Ensure that the documentation can lead to a logical best value decision. Including a cost/price factor is a requirement of FAR 15.304. If using a trade-off process, describe the evaluation factors and their relationship to the goals of the procurement.

Section 1: Evaluation Methodology Methods used to evaluate proposals will be Adjectival Rating System, Performance Confidence Assessment and Quote/Proposal Metrics.

Section 2: Evaluation Factors The three factors being used in this evaluation are Technical Factors, Past Performance, and Cost. These are all of equal importance.

1.1 Factor 1 Technical Factors

Technical Evaluation Factors:

a. Management

b. Qualifications, Certifications, Capabilities

c. Recruiting and Staffing

Evaluation Criteria/Methodology:

The need for adequate, qualified staffing to serve all 24 centers across the Continental United States, is just as important as the other factors. The reviewing panel will use the adjectival rating system listed below.

1.2 Factor 2: Past Performance

1.2.1 Past Performance

Submission Requirements:

Past entries from CPARS will be used for this factor.

Evaluation Criteria/Methodology:

Evaluation factors will include timeliness of providing services and timeliness of requested reports. The reviewing panel will use the Performance Confidence Assessment method listed below.

1.3 Factor 3: Cost/Price

1.3.1 Contract Cost/Price

Submission Requirements:

Proposal will include price list for each position listed in the PWS. This should include all overhead, fringe benefits, G&A, and profit breakdown and showing the fully burdened hourly rate.

Evaluation Criteria/Methodology:

The reviewing panel will use the Quote/Proposal Metrics listed below.

Section 3: Definitions

2.1 Go/No Go Ratings

The term “Pass/Fail” will not be utilized in any rating; instead “Go/No Go” will be utilized. When Go/No Go ratings are utilized the following sentence shall appear in the request “Specifically, for a vendor to be considered for an award, the proposed solution must meet the minimum technical criteria listed.”

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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Attachment 2 - Performance Work Statement

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Contents Project Title General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

Contractor Requirements

2.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Deliverable / Schedule

5.0 Materials and Equipment

6.0 Travel

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Data Rights

10.0 Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards

11.0 Governing Regulations, Handbooks, and References

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Project Title Clinical Support Services for USDA Forest Service Job Corps Center – Services may include Nurses, Center Mental Health Counselors, and Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselors.

General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

Job Corps is a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) program. Job Corps is designed to assist young people who need and can benefit from the wide range of services provided at a Job Corps center. Services include the following: basic education, High School Diploma (HSD) program; General Educational Development (GED); vocational skills training; residential living program; healthcare; and related support services.

The comprehensive combination of training and support services is designed to help each student become a responsible and productive citizen. Student populations range from 100 to over 300 students depending on the Center’s On-Board Strength (OBS). Job Corps is a self-paced program: therefore, a student’s length of enrollment varies. Students may remain in the program for up to two years, but the average length of enrollment is approximately eight months. The purpose of this contract is to provide the Centers Support Services. Student enrollment and outcomes for each center are affected by recruitment and attrition rates, labor market conditions, trends in provider burnout and engagement, and other factors. This has led to supply and demand imbalances that are sensitive to subtle shifts in policies and organizational priorities, variability of critical staffing needs across time and geography, and the need for expanded utilization of support services.

Contractor Requirements

Each order will list which positions will be required at each center.

2.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

A. Position – Center Mental Health Counselor

A.1. – Task 1-General

A.1.1 Possess the ability to work both independently and as a member of a healthcare team to provide optimal services to a population of financially disadvantaged youth, typically ranging from 16 to 24 years in age.

A.1.2. Attend monthly conference calls, webinars, and DOL trainings, on site trainings as available during regular scheduled hours of service. If unavailable to attend, notify the Health and Wellness Director and obtain notes and pertinent information.

A.1.3. Ensure patient privacy for all assessments; maintain, safeguard, and ensure the confidentiality of all required student health records when they are in the health clinic or in the possession of health and wellness team members, in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

(HIPAA).

A.1.4. Provide Mental Health services in a positive and productive manner to facilitate student willingness to pursue recommended mental health treatment plan, if applicable. Services will have a general emphasis on early detection, diagnosis, and prevention/education. Provide student services in such a manner to obtain positive student satisfaction survey results as determined by Job Corps.

A.1.5. Not to engage in any research projects and/or publications relating to Job Corps health activities without prior written approval from the Job Corps National Office in Golden, CO.

A.1.6. Report adverse student behavior incidents to the HWD, Center Director or Contracting Officer’s

(CO) Representative (COR) in a timely manner.

A.1.7. Understand that mental health services shall be subject to monitoring and review by Job Corps assessment teams, and cooperation and compliance with such teams is required. Participate in DOL and

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Forest Service assessments, completing requested questionnaires, conferences, and monthly teleconferences in adherence to the PRH requirements.

A.1.8. Contractor shall provide a monthly status report (see attachment A) This is to be submitted to the

Health and Wellness Director by the 5th of each month.

A.1.9. Contractor will maintain a sign in sign out log for all time billed to the center. Each center will develop their own system for maintaining this information.

A.1.10. Contractor will document each student interaction in the student health record (SHR) in a timely manner.

A.1.11 Comply with Job Corps infection control policies and procedures.

A.2. Task 2-Assessment – PRH 2.3, R4(b)

A.2.1. Provide mental health assessments for applicants and students to examine mood, behavior, thinking, reasoning, and other areas related to emotional wellness. At a minimum there are three types of assessments that will occur:

A.2.1.1. For applicants during the admissions process, which may include individualized assessments for possible direct threat or health care needs.

A.2.1.2. For new students, based on responses to the Social Intake Form (SIF) and/or the Job Corps

Health History Form.

A.2.1.3. For any student by referral using a written referral and feedback form.

A.2.2. Promptly review applicant files and complete required initial assessment (intake), and treatment plan, as applicable.

A.2.3. Participate in Disability Accommodations Committee (DAC) meetings & file applicant review team meetings during regular scheduled hours, when requested.

A.3. Task 3 - Care and Case Management

A.3.1. Monitor students identified as having a chronic mental health condition to include but not limited to: communication among staff, monitoring, and follow-up. Information exchange should occur with CMHC, counseling staff, health and wellness staff and other appropriate staff based on “need to know”.

A.3.2. Participate in the management of, and provide written diagnoses for, a chronic care management plan for students with chronic conditions/disability related to mental health conditions, when appropriate.

A.3.3. Collaborate with Substance Abuse Counselor (TEAP) on services for students with co-occurring conditions of mental health issues and substance use.

A.3.4. Coordinate with center physician and Health & Wellness Manager (HWD) to discuss long-term medication management and Schedule II prescription management.

A.3.5. On a monthly basis, report to the Center Director and HWD on all health- related matters;

including student medical separations, justification and costs of special needed services, health and non-healthcare equipment repair and replacement needs, depletion of medical supplies and medications, and other areas deemed appropriate.

3.4. Task 4 - Treatment – PRH 2.3 R4 (d)

A.4.1. Record all mental health documentation, such as, diagnosis, treatment and management plans, medication, reason of denial into the program (if recommended) etc. on the Student Health Record

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(SHR), Job Corps Health and Wellness Program forms as well as in any Job Corps approved electronic systems such as CIS.

A.4.2. Determination when a Medical Separation with Reinstatement Rights (MSWR) is appropriate and recommended for students with mental health conditions and/or substance use co-occurring conditions.

A.4.3. Crisis intervention, as needed. In the event of a mental health emergency, the Center Mental-

Health Consultant or the Center Physician must conduct a mental health evaluation as soon as possible, and when necessary, refer the student for psychiatric care. If the Center Physician or Center Mental-

Health Consultant is not available, the student must be referred immediately to the emergency room of the nearest medical facility. If there is a life-threatening situation, 911 or the emergency response team should be called.

A.4.4. Provide various therapies to include but not limited to: Short-term therapy with mental health checks as needed, Brief Therapy and appropriate referrals to long term therapy. These therapies should focus on retention and behaviors that represent employability barriers.

A.4.5. Ensure that contact is maintained and documented with any off-center mental health provider to monitor the student’s compliance and progress.

A.5. Task 5 - Mental Health Promotion and Education – PRH 2.3, R4 (c)

A.5.1. Conduct a minimum of a one-hour presentation on mental health promotion for all new students in accordance with PRH 2.3, R4, with an emphasis on employability and how to respond to a mental health crisis.

A.5.2. Conduct at least one annual center-wide mental health promotion and education activity. Provide the HWD with documentation of the activities.

A.5.3. Assist students to acquire health-related skills and knowledge of healthy mental health care.

A.5.4. Participate in health and wellness program continuous quality improvement activities and advise and assist the health education instructor in the development and implementation of the Mental Health

Education Program.

A.5.5. Coordination with other departments/programs on center, including, but not limited, to residential, recreation, education, vocation, student government association, and Healthy Eating and

Active Lifestyles (HEALs), to develop integrated promotion and education services.

A.5.6. Collaboration with counseling staff in developing and/or leading psycho-educational skill-building groups to promote wellness (e.g., relaxation training, anger management, mood regulation, assertiveness skills, handling relationships, sleep hygiene, etc.).

B. Position – Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor

B.1. Task 1-General

B.1.1 Possess the ability to work both independently and as a member of a healthcare team to provide optimal services to a population of financially disadvantaged youth, typically ranging from 16 to 24 years in age.

B.1.2. Attend monthly conference calls, webinars, and DOL trainings, on site trainings as available during regular scheduled hours of service. If unavailable to attend, notify the Health and Wellness

Director and obtain notes and pertinent information.

B.1.3. Ensure patient privacy for all assessments; maintain, safeguard, and ensure the confidentiality of all required student health records when they are in the health clinic or in the possession of health and wellness team members, in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

(HIPAA).

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B.1.4. Provide Substance misuse and abuse services in a positive and productive manner to facilitate student willingness to pursue recommended substance misuse and abuse treatment plan, if applicable.

Services will have a general emphasis on early detection, diagnosis, and prevention/education. Provide student services in such a manner to obtain positive student satisfaction survey results as determined by

Job Corps.

B.1.5. Not to engage in any research projects and/or publications relating to Job Corps health activities without prior written approval from the Job Corps National Office in Golden, CO.

B.1.6. Report adverse student behavior incidents to the HWD, Center Director or Contracting Officer’s

(CO) Representative (COR) in a timely manner.

B.1.7. Understand that substance misuse and abuse services shall be subject to monitoring and review by Job Corps assessment teams, and cooperation and compliance with such teams is required.

Participate in DOL and Forest Service assessments, completing requested questionnaires, conferences, and monthly teleconferences in adherence to the PRH requirements.

B.1.9. Contractor will maintain a sign in sign out log for all time billed to the center. Each center will develop their own system for maintaining this information.

B.1.10. Contractor will document each student interaction in the student health record (SHR) in a timely manner.

B.1.11 Comply with Job Corps infection control policies and procedures.

B.2. Task 2 - Assessment – PRH 2.3, R4(b)

B.2.1. Provide substance misuse and abuse assessments for applicants and students to examine mood, behavior, thinking, reasoning, and other areas related to emotional wellness and substance misuse and abuse issues. At a minimum there are three types of assessments that will occur:

B.2.1.1. For applicants during the admissions process, which may include individualized assessments for possible direct threat or health care needs.

B.2.1.2. For new students based on responses to the Social Intake Form (SIF) and/or the Job Corps Health History Form.

B.2.1.3. For any student by referral using a written referral and feedback form.

B.2.2. Promptly review applicant files and complete required initial assessment (intake), and treatment plan, as applicable.

B.2.3. Participate in Disability Accommodations Committee (DAC) meetings & file applicant review team meetings during regular scheduled hours, when requested.

B.3. Task 3 - Care and Case Management

B.3.1. Monitor students identified as having a chronic substance misuse or abuse condition to include but not limited to: communication among staff, monitoring, and follow up. Information exchange should occur with CMHC, counseling staff, health and wellness staff and other appropriate staff based on “need to know”.

B.3.2. Participate in the management of, and provide written diagnoses for, a chronic care management plan for students with chronic conditions/disability related to substance misuse and abuse conditions, when appropriate.

B.3.3. Collaborate with Center Mental Health Consultant (CMHC) on services for students with co-occurring conditions of substance abuse, substance misuse and mental health.

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B.3.4. Coordinate with center physician and Health & Wellness Manager (HWD) to discuss long-term medication management and Schedule II prescription management.

B.3.5. On a monthly basis, report to the Center Director and HWD on all health- related matters;

including student medical separations, justification and costs of special needed services, health and non-healthcare equipment repair and replacement needs, depletion of medical supplies and medications, and other areas deemed appropriate.

B.4. Task 4 - Treatment – PRH 2.3 R4 (d)

B.4.1. Record all substance misuse and abuse documentation, such as, diagnosis, treatment and management plans, medication, reason of denial into the program (if recommended) etc. on the Student Health Record (SHR), Job Corps Health and Wellness Program forms as well as in any Job Corps approved electronic systems such as CIS.

B.4.2. Determination when a Medical Separation with Reinstatement Rights (MSWR) is appropriate and recommended for students with substance misuse and abuse conditions and/or substance misuse co-occurring conditions.

B.4.3. Crisis intervention, as needed. In the event of a substance misuse and abuse emergency, the TEAP, Center Mental-Health Consultant or the Center Physician must conduct a substance misuse and abuse evaluation as soon as possible, and when necessary, refer the student for outside care. If the TEAP, Center Physician or Center Mental-Health Consultant is not available, the student must be referred immediately to the emergency room of the nearest medical facility. If there is a life-threatening situation, 911 or the emergency response team should be called.

B.4.4. Provide various interventions to include but not limited to: Short-term or brief interventions with substance misuse and abuse checks as needed, Appropriate referrals to long term therapy, treatment, and interventions. These interventions should focus on retention and behaviors that represent employability barriers.

B.4.5. Ensure that contact is maintained and documented with any off-center substance abuse provider to monitor the student’s compliance and progress.

B.5. Task 5 - Substance abuse Promotion and Education – PRH 2.3, R4 (c)

B.5.1. Conduct a minimum of a one-hour presentation on substance misuse and abuse prevention for all new students in accordance with PRH 2.3, R5, with an emphasis on employability and how to respond to a substance misuse and abuse crisis. Presentations on managing substance misuse, abuse and dependency symptoms and issues in the workplace for students during the Career Development and Transition Periods.

B.5.2. Conduct at least three annual center-wide substance use prevention and education activities.

Provide the HWD with documentation of the activities.

B.5.3. Assist students to acquire health-related skills and knowledge of healthy lifestyles to prevent substance misuse.

B.5.4. Participate in health and wellness program continuous quality improvement activities and advise and assist the health education instructor in the development and implementation of the Substance Misuse Education Program.

B.5.5. Coordination with other departments/programs on center, including, but not limited, to residential, recreation, education, vocation, student government association, and Healthy Eating and

Active Lifestyles (HEALs), to develop integrated promotion and education services.

B.5.6. Collaboration with counseling staff in developing and/or leading psycho-educational skill-building groups to promote wellness and decrease substance misuse (e.g., relaxation training, anger management, mood regulation, assertiveness skills, handling relationships, sleep hygiene, etc.).

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C. Position – Nurse

C.1. Task 1 – Center Assessments

C.1.1. Nursing staff will make sure the wellness center is prepared for…