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This subcontract for International Legal and Regulatory Consulting supports prime contractors working on projects for the Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs. The primary objective is to provide expert legal analysis and drafting to strengthen regulatory frameworks, establish risk assessment and investigation procedures, and resolve conflicts between divergent legal standards and evidentiary requirements. The role requires specialized expertise in international labor law, trade agreements, and forced labor prohibitions. Key deliverables include the provision of legal framework recommendations and the creation of formal drafted regulatory language to ensure compliance and effectiveness in international labor oversight.

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Subcontract for legal consulting to support Department of Labor international regulatory frameworks.

Agency

Department Of Labor → Bureau Of International Labor Affairs

NAICS

541110 - Offices of Lawyers

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FOA-ILAB-26-44.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PostedAug 11

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AgencyDepartment Of Labor → Bureau Of International Labor Affairs

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Performs legal analysis and drafting for prime contractors on USDOL Bureau of International Labor Affairs projects. Strengthens legal regulatory frameworks, establishes procedures for risk assessment and investigations, and addresses divergent legal standards and evidentiary requirements. Requires expertise in international labor law, trade agreements (ARTs), and forced labor prohibitions. Delivers legal framework recommendations and drafted regulatory language.

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