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FY27 Y79 R32, Y97 Round 24 Recompete

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OAA-26-00482 Federal

Submission Closed10/07/2026, 10:00:00 AM EDT

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NAICS: 541720

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AI Contract Overview

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), under the Department of Labor, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought and Request for Information (RFI) notice for the FY27 Y79 R32, Y97 Round 24 Recompete. The objective is to identify qualified vendors for the management, data security, collection, processing, and dissemination of the NLSY79 and NLSY97 surveys. The BLS is specifically seeking industry feedback on the clarity of the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), strategies to increase vendor participation, and evidence of vendor capabilities in conducting large-scale, nationally representative social science and labor market surveys. The scope of work involves utilizing computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) and web-based surveys, with a strong emphasis on data security and confidentiality. Key requirements include adherence to 2022 U.S. Census Bureau occupational and industry coding, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) for geography, and modified ICD-9 codes for health data. Contractors must provide scientific staff experienced in longitudinal data and deliver weekly productivity reports, final production analyses, and cleaned data files within 14 months of the end of fielding. Interested respondents must submit a capabilities package not exceeding 10 pages, formatted in Times New Roman 11 or 12-point font, to DeCarlo Coleman by October 7, 2026. Submissions should include a cover letter, company description, and a general approach to the PWS requirements. This action is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposals.

General Info

BLS seeks qualified vendors for NLSY79 and NLSY97 survey management and data processing.

Agency

Department Of Labor (oasam)

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

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NONE

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Low

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Low

AI Contract Breakdown

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 15

Sources Sought

Deadline changedOct 1

Response deadline changed from Oct 2, 2026 to Oct 7, 2026.

Response DeadlineOct 7

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/07/2026, 10:00:00 AM EDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Labor (oasam)

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20210, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Labor (oasam)

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20210, USA

Contacts

DeCarlo Coleman

contact@example.gov

Shayla Battle

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Full Description

BLS is requesting feedback on the following aspects of the upcoming contract solicitation: (1) clarity of the performance work statement (PWS), (2) how to increase vendor participation, and (3) vendor capability.