Cascades Job Corps Center with OA/CTS

Background
The U.S. Department of Labor, specifically the Office of Job Corps Acquisition Services, is seeking to award a sole-source task order to LifeSkills Connection, Inc. for the continued operation of the Cascades Job Corps Center (JCC). This action is justified due to the unique and specialized nature of the services required, ensuring no disruption in critical support for students in the Job Corps program.

Work Details
The contractor will provide comprehensive operational services for the Cascades Job Corps Center, which operates 24/7. Services include residential support (food and shelter), medical care, educational programs, vocational training, and career transition assistance for students.

The task order aims to maintain continuity of these essential services while a competitive procurement process is initiated for a long-term contract.

Period of Performance
The contract period is from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027.

Place of Performance
Cascades Job Corps Center, Washington, DC.

Bidder Requirements
LifeSkills Connection, Inc. is the incumbent contractor with established community partnerships and experience operating the center for approximately three years. No other bidders are considered capable of providing these services without disruption.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on the prior contract 1605JE22D0013-1605JW26F00006, awarded to Lifeskills Connection for $16,154,248 for the period 06/01/26–05/31/27. The prior work is described as operation of the Cascades Job Corps Center with outreach/admissions and career transition services, which aligns closely with the current requirement to continue comprehensive 24/7 center operations and related student support functions, suggesting continuity of the same service line.