Expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs - Tier 2

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and no other written solicitation will be issued.

Quotes shall reference solicitation number 1605C2-23-R-00004. Expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs - Tier 2

The NAICS code is 611513

The Government intends to award Multiple Award Time & Materials (T&M) contract and shall be for one (1) Base Period of 12 months with four (4) 12-month option periods.

The options may be exercised at the discretion of the Government. This solicitation is being issued as 100% total small business set-aside.

Description of Requirement: The Office of Apprenticeship (OA) within the Department of Labor's (the Department) Employment proposes to award multiple contracts to Industry Intermediaries to work within established industries with an existing Registered
Apprenticeship (RA) presence and the demand/capacity to accelerate and scale further growth and expansion to quality RA for all
workers. Industry Intermediaries will also demonstrate a clear commitment to promoting greater equity in RA and partnering with
organizations to leverage proven strategies such as pre-apprenticeship linkages and access to supportive services. Given the success of established RA Intermediary / RA program models in established industries.

Period of Performance (POP):

Base Period: June #, 2023 June #, 2024

Option Year 1: June #, 2024 June #, 2025

Option Year 2: June #, 2025 June #, 2026

Option Year 3: June #, 2026 June #, 2027

Background
The Department of Labor (DOL), Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE) on behalf of The Office of Apprenticeship (OA) is requesting a quote to provide Expansion of Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Programs through Industry Intermediaries. The Department seeks to rapidly expand the growth of RA in industries with an established RA presence and the demand/capacity to accelerate further growth and expansion to quality, sustainable RA programs for all workers, including those from underrepresented populations and underserved communities.

Work Details
The Vendor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform tasks as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The period of performance shall be for one Base Period of 12 months with three 12-month option periods. The Vendor shall conduct sector-based outreach and recruitment strategies to accelerate RA expansion and increase DEIA in Apprenticeship occupations. Additionally, the Vendor shall develop and submit Standards of Apprenticeship in collaboration with OA for registration with the Department or SAA for approval.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is from 06/19/2024 to 06/18/2025 for the base period with three 12-month option periods.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at various locations as determined by the Department.