Springdale 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, short-term task order to Career Systems Development Corporation for the continued operation of the Springdale Job Corps Center. This action is justified due to the unique and specialized nature of the services required, ensuring continuity while a competitive procurement process for a long-term contract is initiated.

Work Details
The contractor will provide essential services at the Springdale Job Corps Center, which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services include residential support (food and shelter), medical care, education, training, and career transition support for students in the Job Corps program. The estimated value for this task order is $12,375,987.00 covering the period from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027.

Period of Performance
June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027

Place of Performance
Springdale Job Corps Center

Bidder Requirements
The contractor must be capable of providing immediate services without disruption to students at the Springdale Job Corps Center. The incumbent contractor has been operating the center for approximately two years and has established community partnerships that facilitate student transitions into employment or education.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent, as Career Systems Development Corporation is the awardee on the prior Springdale Job Corps contingency IDIQ contract (1605JE22D0012-1605JW24F00001) valued at $26,771,415 for 02/16/24–05/31/26. The current short-term task order for continued operation of the Springdale Job Corps Center (estimated $12,375,987 for 06/01/26–05/31/27) aligns closely with the incumbent’s prior work under the Springdale Job Corps IDIQ task order (1605JE22D0012-1605JW26F00007), including ongoing residential support, medical care, education/training, and career transition services for Job Corps students.