FY26 DOES CFO Occupational Skills Training (ITA) (WIC Eligible Training Providers Only)

The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) is soliciting proposals for FY26 Occupational Skills Training through Individual Training Accounts (ITAs), specifically targeting eligible training providers under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This procurement seeks qualified training providers to deliver occupational skills training programs to District residents, with a focus on workforce development and employment readiness. The primary deliverables include the development and delivery of competency-based occupational training in high-demand sectors, with key objectives centered on increasing participant employment rates, wage growth, and skill attainment. Training providers must be WIC (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) eligible and demonstrate capacity to serve District populations through evidence-based curricula and qualified instructors. The evaluation criteria will likely consider provider qualifications, training program quality, participant support services, placement outcomes, and cost-effectiveness. The solicitation was posted on May 20, 2026, with a proposal due date of June 1, 2026, providing eligible applicants with approximately twelve days to submit their responses.

This procurement is restricted to WIC-eligible training providers only, which may include community colleges, nonprofit organizations, and private training institutions that meet federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act requirements and District compliance standards. Organizations must demonstrate financial stability, appropriate accreditation or certifications, and experience serving workforce development populations. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the available information. While the specific award value or budget range was not provided in this solicitation summary, interested applicants should contact the District of Columbia DOES directly for detailed budget allocations, funding mechanisms, contract term length, and any additional technical specifications or infrastructure requirements necessary for program delivery and ITA administration.