RFP 1605C2-26-R-00002 - YouthBuild Technical Assistance & Coaching Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for YouthBuild Technical Assistance and Coaching services. The Department of Labor (DOL), specifically the Employment & Training Administration (ETA) and the Office of Workforce Investment (OWI), is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive technical assistance (TA) and coaching to YouthBuild grantees. The goal is to ensure the successful implementation of the YouthBuild program model, improve grantee performance outcomes, and replicate best practices nationwide.

• The contractor will provide TA through various modalities including virtual and in-person events, peer sharing, individual coaching, electronic resource management, and knowledge management.

• The scope includes seven task areas: Project Management and Contract Staffing, Performance Coaching, Content Innovation and Partnership Development, In-Person and Virtual Technical Assistance Events, Virtual Engagement and Electronic Resource Management, Performance Reporting Help Desk, and Annual Apprenticeship Assessment.

• Key deliverables include developing TA work plans, providing project management, delivering performance coaching, organizing events, managing online platforms, and submitting various reports (e.g., progress reports, annual reports, final contract end report).

• This is a Labor Hour type contract.

• The period of performance includes one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods, totaling approximately five years.

• Base Period: July 30, 2026 - July 29, 2027

• Option Periods: July 30, 2027 - July 29, 2031

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer by April 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on three factors: Factor I - Technical (most important), Factor II - Past Performance (slightly more important than Price), and Factor III - Price.

• Technical proposals must demonstrate understanding of requirements, a sound management approach, qualified key personnel, a start-up/phase-out plan, and a quality control plan.

• Past performance will be evaluated based on relevancy of current or previous contracts within the last 3 years.

• Price will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness, with a focus on best overall value.

• This solicitation is unrestricted.

• However, pursuant to WIOA Section 171(I)(9), only qualified national nonprofit agencies are eligible as prime bidders.

• A "qualified national nonprofit agency" must have significant national experience providing services such as training, information, technical assistance, and data management to YouthBuild programs or similar projects, and possess the capacity to provide these services.

• Attachments include: Contractor Questions, Past Performance Questionnaire, and Price Table.

• Offerors are advised that "parroting" the PWS is not sufficient; proposals must demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirements and how the contractor will meet them.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains questions submitted by vendors and the government's responses, intended to clarify aspects of the solicitation.

• Question 1: No specific question or government response provided.
• Question 2: No specific question or government response provided.
• Question 3: No specific question or government response provided.
• Question 4: No specific question or government response provided.
• Question 5: No specific question or government response provided.

As the provided text for questions and answers is blank, there is no impact on the solicitation requirements, due dates, or submission rules based on this document.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Assessment Questionnaire (PPQ) and its accompanying cover letter, used by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) as part of the source selection process for Request for Proposal (RFP) 1605C2-26-R-00002. It is designed to gather feedback on offerors' past performance on similar contracts (NAICS 541613) from identified points of contact.

Cover Letter:

• Identifies the RFP and the purpose of the questionnaire.
• Requests that the recipient (cited on the enclosure) complete the questionnaire.
• Specifies a deadline of no later than 10 days after receipt.
• Provides submission instructions to specific DOL Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist email addresses.

Questionnaire:

• Part I (Offeror): Collects contract identification details (Contractor Name, Program Title, Contract Number, Contract Type, Dates, Effort, Value) and Offeror's Representative information.
• Part II (Respondent/POC): Requires evaluation of the offeror's performance across several categories:
  • Compliance with Specifications and Standards
  • Effectiveness of Project Management
  • Timeliness of Performance
  • Effectiveness in Forecasting and Controlling Costs (for Cost Reimbursement Contracts)
  • Commitment to Customer Satisfaction
  • General Comments
  • Other Information Sources
  • Respondent Identification
• Includes rating definitions: Substantial Confidence, Satisfactory Confidence, Limited Confidence, and No Confidence, with required rationale for each rating.
• Part III (Return Information): Reiterates submission instructions.

Offerors must ensure their cited points of contact receive and complete this questionnaire accurately and promptly. The feedback provided by these points of contact significantly influences the past performance evaluation, a key factor in the source selection process for RFP 1605C2-26-R-00002. Bidders should be aware of the criteria being assessed and the rating definitions used.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 3, a Price Schedule for RFQ# 1605C2-26-R-00002 – YouthBuild Technical Assistance. It outlines the labor categories, estimated hours, and rates for the base period and four option periods.

• Base Period (07/30/2026 – 07/29/2027): Details labor categories such as Project Manager/Director, Assistant Project Directors, Coaching Coordinator, Coaches, Knowledge Managers, Logistics Coordinator, Help Desk Specialist, and Administrative Assistants. It also includes a CLIN for Travel (ODC - NTE) with a total of $0.0 for the base period.
• Option Periods 1-4 (07/30/2027 – 07/29/2031): Each option period mirrors the labor categories and structure of the base period, with CLINs for Labor and Travel. The total for Travel (ODC - NTE) is $0.0 for each option period.
• Labor Categories: Specific roles are listed with associated estimated hours for each period.
• Rates and Totals: Columns for Rates, Discount, Order Rates, and Totals are present but not populated with specific values in the provided text, indicating that specific pricing will need to be filled in by the bidder.

This price schedule is critical for bidders to understand the labor categories and estimated effort required for the YouthBuild Technical Assistance opportunity. Bidders must use this document to formulate their pricing proposals, filling in the appropriate rates and calculating the total costs for each CLIN and period. The structure provided indicates the expected breakdown of costs for labor and travel.