Updated Q&A:USDA FS clinician support services for Anaconda JCCC

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks clinician support services for the Anaconda Job Corps Conservation Center, with quotations due July 27, 2026 by 4:30 PM PT and questions due July 21, 2026 by 12:00 PM PT. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 561990, foreclosing competition outside that category.

Place of performance is Anaconda, Montana (1384 Foster Creek Road, Anaconda, MT 59711). The period of performance runs August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, with a potential 6-month extension option. Quoters must price all 12 months; initial funding covers the first 6 months, with the remaining 6 months funded via modification when available.

The solicitation requests two line items: a Center Mental Health Counselor position for 2,080 hours annually (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM), and a Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor position for 1,040 hours annually (20 hours per week). Both positions require active, unrestricted state licensure or certification in their respective disciplines and professional liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate. Personnel must comply with Department of Labor approval prior to award and maintain sign-in/sign-out logs and monthly status reports. The Mental Health Counselor requires a minimum one year of experience treating adolescents and young adults; the Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor must conduct at least three annual center-wide substance abuse prevention activities.

Evaluation applies a best-value tradeoff methodology, weighing Technical Capability and Past Performance more heavily than Price. The procurement is subject to Service Contract Labor Standards and prevailing wage determination 15-5399 for Montana counties. The contract is firm-fixed-price with a 90-day offer validity period. Contracting Officer is Nicole L. Green; administrative office is Job Corps AQM at USDA Forest Service Lakewood, Colorado.