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

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a contractor to provide clinician support services for the Cass Job Corps Conservation Center in Arkansas. The services will include providing mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, and registered nursing services to students at the center. The contractor will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, and supervising the clinical staff. The period of performance is from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. • The contractor must provide services in accordance with the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA) and the applicable wage determination. • The contractor must ensure that all personnel meet the requirements under the subcategories in 7.0 to maintain the positions. • The contractor must provide a transition period for onboarding, credentialing, background investigations, and DOL approvals prior to the start date. • The contractor must provide substitute coverage in the event of approved absences.