SAM #1605JW-27-C-0001

Short-term sole-source operation of the Wilmington Job Corps Center

The Department of Labor approved a short-term sole-source justification to maintain operations at the Wilmington Job Corps Center while a long-term competition is completed. - Notice and approach - This is an approved justification for other than full and open competition, not a request for competitive proposals. - Job Corps Acquisition Services seeks continued center operations from incumbent Education and Training Resources (ETR). - Required services - Operate the residential center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including housing, food, medical care, education, training, and career-transition support for Job Corps students. - Period and value - Base period: November 1, 2026–October 31, 2027; value of $7,548,685. - Possible six-month extension: November 1, 2027–April 30, 2028; value of $3,057,697. - Total potential value: $10,606,382. - Rationale - The short-term arrangement is intended to ensure continuity while DOL completes a competitive long-term procurement following recent court litigation.

Description

The justification for other than full and open competition has been approved in accordance with FAR 6.103-1 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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