Medical Services at Oconaluftee Job Corps Center

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is conducting market research for basic medical services at the Oconaluftee Job Corps Center in Cherokee, North Carolina. This sources sought synopsis is seeking qualified healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive medical services to Job Corps students aged 16-24, including on-site medical examinations, treatments, prescriptions, immunizations, and health prevention services. Medical professionals must possess active, unrestricted state licenses and will be required to conduct initial physical examinations, maintain student health records, provide first aid, manage chronic conditions, and collaborate with center counselors while adhering to HIPAA and federal healthcare regulations. The government anticipates awarding a firm fixed-price contract following this market research phase, with evaluation focusing on capabilities statements and proper business identification through DUNS or CAGE codes. Interested parties must submit responses electronically to Contract Specialist Louis Lieb at louis.lieb@usda.gov by the August 6, 2025 deadline.

This opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations, though the synopsis specifically mentions seeking interest from Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation. The contract does not specify award values or budget ranges, as this is preliminary market research rather than a formal solicitation. Medical services will be provided one to two days per week during standard business hours (8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday) at the Oconaluftee Job Corps Center located at 502 Oconaluftee Job Corps Road. The anticipated contract structure is firm fixed-price, with the actual Request for Quote solicitation dependent upon responses received during this market research phase.