Updated Q&A:USDA FS Clinician support services for Cass JCCC

The USDA Forest Service seeks clinician support services for Cass Job Corps Conservation Center in Ozark, Arkansas, with quotations due July 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM PT and questions due July 21 at 12:00 PM PT. The procurement is set aside exclusively for small business concerns under NAICS 561990 with a $16.5 million size standard.

Place of performance is Ozark, Arkansas 72949. The contract covers three clinical positions on a firm-fixed-price basis: Center Mental Health Counselor (2,080 hours, 4 days per week), Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor (1,040 hours, 3 days per week), and Registered Nurse (2,080 hours, Monday–Friday). Period of performance runs August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with the Government funding only the first six months at award; quoters must price all 12 months of the base period plus an optional six-month extension.

The Center Mental Health Counselor must hold an active, unrestricted mental health license as an independent practitioner with minimum one year experience treating adolescents and young adults, and maintain $1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate professional liability insurance. The Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor must hold active state substance abuse licensure and certification with identical insurance requirements. The Registered Nurse must maintain an active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license and perform health assessments, immunizations, and sick call services. All key personnel require DOL approval prior to award and must undergo criminal background checks and drug testing if the Contracting Officer determines it necessary.

Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply per Wage Determination 2015-5139, effective May 13, 2026, covering Arkansas counties including Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Polk, and Scott. Evaluation uses best value tradeoff methodology, weighting technical capability more heavily than price and considering past performance. Quotations submit to dennis.cantrell@usda.gov. The Contracting Officer is Nicole L. Green (720-647-9914).