Opportunity

SAM #1605JE-22-D-0013_1605JW-26-F-00006

Sole-Source Task Order for Operation of Cascades Job Corps Center

Buyer

DOL Job Corps Acquisition Services West

Posted

June 02, 2026

Identifier

1605JE-22-D-0013_1605JW-26-F-00006

NAICS

611519, 624310, 611430, 923130

This notice announces the Department of Labor's intent to issue a sole-source, short-term task order to LifeSkills Connection, Inc. for the continued operation of the Cascades Job Corps Center. - The task order is valued at approximately $12.46 million and covers a one-year period from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027. - Services provided include 24/7 residential care, medical services, education, vocational training, and career transition support for Job Corps students. - LifeSkills Connection, Inc. is the incumbent contractor and is considered uniquely qualified to ensure uninterrupted services during the transition to a competitively awarded, longer-term contract. - This action is an approved exception to fair opportunity under FAR 16.505(b)(2), posted for transparency and not as a solicitation for competitive proposals. - No products or equipment are being procured; the focus is on comprehensive operational and support services for the center. - The place of performance is the Cascades Job Corps Center, with contracting managed by the Department of Labor's Job Corps Acquisition Services office in Washington, DC.

Description

Notice of Exception to Fair Opportunity

The justification for an exception to fair opportunity has been approved in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2) and applicable agency procedures. This notice is posted in accordance with FAR 16.505(a)(4) for transparency purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. 

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