Opportunity
SAM #12318726Q0147
USDA Forest Service Solicits Clinical Support Services for Pine Ridge Job Corps Center
Buyer
USDA Forest Service
Posted
July 02, 2026
Respond By
July 16, 2026
Identifier
12318726Q0147
NAICS
561990, 621399, 621330, 624190
This opportunity is for clinical support services at the Pine Ridge Job Corps Center, managed by the USDA Forest Service. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Job Corps Center - Pine Ridge - Department of Labor, Job Corps (labor category standards) - Services Requested: - Center Mental Health Counselor (520 hours) - Mental health assessments, treatment, case management, crisis intervention, education, and promotion for youth aged 16-24 - Nurse (1040 hours) - Health assessments, immunizations, sick-call, emergency care, case management, and health education - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Specialist - Counseling, support groups, intervention plans, prevention programs, drug testing, and annual events - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary health care, sick calls, minor illness treatment, medication administration, referrals, follow-up care, health education - Mental Health Consultant (CMHC) - Mental health counseling, assessments, treatment plans, medication management, committee participation, student support - Key Requirements: - Active professional licenses for all clinical staff - Background checks required - Compliance with HIPAA and Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) - Services must be delivered to disadvantaged youth aged 16-24 - Detailed reporting and documentation - Sensitivity to staffing variability and expanded support services - Period of Performance: - 12-month base period, with initial 6 months funded and a possible 6-month extension - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; all services are labor-based - Products: - No products or part numbers are listed; all items are clinical services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on professional credentials, compliance, and service delivery to youth - Focus on addressing staffing imbalances and improving student outcomes
Description
Clinical Support Services for USDA Forest Service Job Corps Center – Services may include Nurses, Center Mental Health Counselors, and Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselors.
The purpose of this contract is to provide the Centers Support Services. Student enrollment and outcomes for each center are affected by recruitment and attrition rates, labor market conditions, trends in provider burnout and engagement, and other factors. This has led to supply and demand imbalances that are sensitive to subtle shifts in policies and organizational priorities, variability of critical staffing needs across time and geography, and the need for expanded utilization of support services.