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R -- NATIONAL JOB CORPS TRAINING CONTRACTS SOL RFP-DAA-98-17 DUE 052198 POC Keith A. Bond, Contract Officer (202) 219-8706 x140. John M. Steenbergen, Contracting Officer WEB: RFP-DAA-98-17, http://www.doleta.gov. E-MAIL: RFP-DAA-98-17, bondk@doleta.gov. This synopsis is published pursuant to the requirement of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.201. The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOL/ETA) intends to award on a sole source basis nine (9) Job Corps National Training Contracts. The incumbent contractors are the International Masonry Institute; International Union of Operating Engineers; International Union of Painters and Allied Trades; Home Builders Institute; Transportation Communications International Union; AFL-CIO Appalachian Council, Inc.; UAW -- Labor and Employment and Training Corporation; National Plastering Industry's Joint Apprenticeship Trust Fund; Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. The period of performance shall be twelve (12) months from the date of execution plus four 1-year options at the government's discretion. The potential estimated total dollar amount for all of the contracts is approximately $47 million annually. The contractors shall provide all necessary personnel, services, and materials at approximately 115 Job Corps Centers nationwide. Interested sources must clearly demonstrate the existence of meanigful linkages with both labor and business/industry organizations throughout the nation, that will promote the placement of Job Corps students in apprenticeship and other career opportunities. A general description of the unique training services required of each contractor is as follows: International Masonry Institute -- 910 Slots -- 42 Centers: Bricklayer, Tilesetter, Tile & Terrazzo Worker, Plasterer International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades -- 1,280 Slots -- 54 Centers: Painter, Glazier, Sign Painter, Floor Coverer International Union of Operating Engineers -- 450 Slots -- 12 Centers: Heavy Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Paving Machine Operator, Stationary Engineer, Surveyor United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America -- 2,260 Slots -- 57 Centers: Carpenters Appalachian Council -- AFL/CIO—542 Slots -- 3 Centers: Auto Mechanic, Auto Body Technician, Bricklayer, Carpenter, Painter, Business Office Technician, Building & Apartment Maintenance Worker, Certified Nurse Assistant, Food Preparation Worker, Retail Sales Assistant, Warehousing & Commercial Driver, Welder Home Builders Institute -- 4,090 Slots -- 67 Centers: Bricklayer, Carpenter, Electrician, Painter, Building & Apartment Maintenance Worker, Landscape Technician, Plumber, Solar Installer United Auto Workers -- Labor, Employment and Training Corp. -- 396 Slots -- 2 Centers: Auto and Truck Repair Technician, Engine Machinist Transportation *Communications International Union -- 380 Slots -- 8 Center: Train Operator and Yard Clerk, Transportation Industry Customer Service Representative National Plastering Industry's Joint Apprenticeship Trust Fund -- 1,440 Slots -- 40 Centers: Cement Mason, Plasterer Each contractor is also responsible for the job placement of program completers. Interestedqualified sources are invited to submit a Statement of Capability (SOC), not-to-exceed 10 pages in length within fifteen days of this publication. The SOC should demonstrate the interested sources's experience in coordinating, monitoring, overseeing and providing the necessary administrative support services to accomplish performance of vocational training and placement activities for disadvantaged youth, including selection, assignment, training and supervision of instructors on a nationwide basis. No solicitation document exists. Responses to this solicitation must be in writing, no telephonic inquiries will be accepted. Responses must include the SOC and must reference both the synopsis RFP-DAA-98-17 and DOL/ETA contact Keith A. Bond, Contracting Officer, 200 Constitution Ave., N.W., Room S-4203, Washington, D.C. 20210. No Award will be based on any offer or proposal received in response to this notice. (0127)

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