Fatherhood Education and Workforce Development Service

The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency in Washington, DC is seeking a vendor to provide fatherhood education and workforce development services for justice-involved fathers under its supervision. The agency is trying to solve the interconnected problems of weak parenting skills, high employment barriers, and recidivism among this supervised population. By implementing this program, the agency aims to strengthen family engagement, improve economic stability, and build pro-social supports for the participants. The scope of work requires the selected vendor to deliver parenting education that improves knowledge, skills, and confidence. The vendor must also provide job readiness education, develop individual service plans for participants, and facilitate enrollment in industry-recognized vocational training programs. Additionally, the project covers achieving job placements and supporting job retention for at least three months post-placement, with progressive targets for six-month and twelve-month retention. Eligible bidders must be onshore United States organizations. This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.5. The agency requires the performance of all work to take place offsite. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget and cost structure for these services. The source document does not specify the evaluation criteria or key dates for this procurement.