Intent of Sole Source to Operate Sacramento Job Corps Center

This action awards a short-term cost-reimbursement type contract to operate the Sacramento Job Corps Center. The current contract is awarded to Horizons Youth Services, and the Office Contacts Management is conducting a procurement to solicit a new contractor. Due to the federal government's lapse in funding and subsequent shutdown, the Contracting Officer needs more time to make a fair and reasonable decision. Furthermore, the new contractor would require a one-month transition period. The current timeline does not allow for this transition. A sole source short-term contract with Horizons Youth Services allows for a fair and reasonable decision by the Contracting Officer regarding the next contractor. This short-term contract also facilitates the transition period. The short-term contract will be from December 1, 2013 to February 28, 2014.