USDA - Welding Instructor MRAS

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Forest Service is seeking welding instructor services for the Jacobs Creek Job Corps Center in Bristol, TN. The center is a residential, educational, and vocational training facility for at-risk youths aged 16 to 24. The primary purpose of the contract is to train and provide work experience for students in the welding program. The contractor will be responsible for developing a welding program in accordance with the Job Corps Vocational Training Program guidelines. They will also provide welding training to students enrolled in other vocational training programs on an as-needed basis. The contract period is from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024, with four option periods.

The place of performance for this contract is the Jacobs Creek Job Corps Center in Bristol, TN. The center has educational classroom facilities, hands-on trade areas, a cafeteria, health services, recreational facilities, and dormitories. The contractor will be required to provide one qualified instructor for the entire contract period. The instructor must be certified in various types of welding and have the verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with students. They must also meet minimum qualification requirements outlined in the Policy Requirement Handbook.

The contractor will be responsible for developing a welding program that allows trainees to acquire the necessary skills to become employable as a Welding Completer. They will also provide job placement services and conduct follow-up checks on students placed in jobs. Safety is a key aspect of the contract, and the contractor must enforce safety rules and regulations in accordance with Forest Service and OSHA requirements.

Overall, this opportunity provides a chance for a qualified contractor to contribute to the vocational training and career development of at-risk youths at the Jacobs Creek Job Corps Center through welding instruction and job placement services.