Growing Quality Registered Apprenticeship Programs through Industry Intermediaries

The Department of Labor is issuing a commercial products and services solicitation (SF 1449 Rev. 11/2021) for a fixed‑price contract with three option periods. Offerors must submit labor‑category pricing in an Excel schedule for the base period and each option, including rates, hours, and any discounts, as no further price reductions will be permitted. Technical proposals must demonstrate a clear understanding of the PWS objectives, corporate experience, and key personnel, and these non‑price factors are weighted significantly higher than price. Evaluation will be based on Factor 1 (Technical – Understanding, Experience, Key Personnel), Factor 2 (Past Performance), and Factor 3 (Price), with the award going to the most advantageous proposal; the lowest price is not necessarily decisive. Required deliverables include a monthly Work Plan (due 30 days after award) with estimated budget/actual costs (not required for a fixed‑price contract), and the government will develop the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Invoices must be supported by documentation validating billed hours. The executive summary is excluded from the 25‑page limit, cover sheets are not required, and letters of intent are needed only for contingency hires. Offerors may submit multiple prime applications for different industry sub‑tiers, which will be evaluated independently, and there is no predetermined number of awards—awards will be made as funding allows. Success metrics focus on employer outreach, new registered apprenticeship programs, apprentices enrolled, and sustainability of programs, though the solicitation seeks clarification on employer counting methods.

Notice ID

2f0fa650d1b14c0eb472847d96e72a94

Solicitation Number

1605C2-26-R-00004

NAICS Code

611513

Classification Code

U008