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OAA-26-00339Federal

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to prepare for the recompletion of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 2027 (NLSY27), with the goal of identifying capable vendors for the management, design, data collection, processing, and security of survey rounds two and three. This RFI, issued under FAR 15.201(e), is strictly for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or binding commitment to award a contract. The survey will track a new cohort of Generation Z respondents through mixed-mode data collection methods including computer-assisted personal interviews, video interviews, and phone interviews, with fielding tentatively scheduled to begin in Fall 2028 for round two and Fall 2029 for round three. The scope requires vendors to demonstrate capability in survey instrument development, respondent engagement, adherence to federal coding standards such as 2022 NAICS and ICD-11, secure data handling, and rigorous quality control for data editing and missing value coding. Performance work statement requirements stress comparability with prior NLS cohorts, methodological innovation, low respondent burden, and high data quality, with deliverables including final data files, training materials, fielding reports, and comprehensive security documentation. Respondents must submit a single Word document not exceeding ten pages, with Times New Roman 11 or 12 point font and one-inch margins, via email to the designated point of contact by the July 9, 2026 deadline. While no contract value or pricing structure is specified, vendors are required to disclose their business size and socioeconomic status, such as small business or HUBZone designation, and must commit to developing a Vulnerability Disclosure Program aligned with OMB M-20-32 if selected. All personnel handling confidential data must be designated as BLS Agents, sign confidentiality agreements, complete required training, and comply with stringent security protocols including NIST SP 800-53 moderate baseline controls, Zero Trust Architecture, and endpoint detection and response requirements. Use of personally owned devices is prohibited, data must be segregated from non-BLS systems, and unannounced inspections of contractor and telework sites are authorized. The primary place of performance is Washington, D.C., and all submissions, security plans, and reports must be coordinated through the Contracting Officer’s Representative. This RFI enables the government to evaluate industry capacity and refine requirements for a

General Info

DOL seeks vendors for NLSY27 survey management with end-to-end data collection under federal statistical standards.

Agency

Department Of Labor → DOL - Cas Division 5 Procurement

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20212, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

FY27 NLSY27 Recompete Request for Information

rfi

High

NLSY27 Draft Performance Work Statement 06.18.26

pws

High

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJun 24

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJul 9

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/09/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Labor → DOL - Cas Division 5 Procurement

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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20210, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Labor → DOL - Cas Division 5 Procurement

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Department of Labor - OSPE
Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice
FY27 NLSY27 Recompete

SPECIAL NOTICE: SOURCES SOUGHT & REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is conducting market research to determine if sufficient interest and capability exists in the commercial marketplace. This RFI is issued for developing a viable solicitation that will best communicate the Government's requirements to industry. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firm's ability to submit an offer if, or when, a solicitation is released. The requested information is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this RFI. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.

INTRODUCTION

This is a Requestion for Information (RFI) per FAR 15.201 (e) for market research purposes. Contracted services will include the management, data security, instrument design and testing, data collection, processing and documentation. The purpose of this RFI is two-fold: (1) to identify ways to increase vendor participation, and (2) to evaluate the capabilities of potential vendors to meet the requirements in the draft PWS.

BACKGROUND

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal Federal statistical agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making that forms the basis of our democratic, free-enterprise system. Like all Federal statistical agencies, BLS executes its statistical mission with independence, serving its users by providing products and services that are accurate, objective, relevant, timely, and accessible.

The National Longitudinal Surveys (NLS) program at BLS spans multiple cohorts: the NLS Original Cohorts of Mature Women, Young Women, Older Men, and Young Men beginning in 1966; the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 (NLSY79), the NLSY 1979 Child and Young Adult (NLSCYA), and the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 (NLSY97). Together, they provide a singular asset that has helped policymakers understand the evolution of the labor market in the United States from the last half of the 20th century to the new millennium.

In Fall 2027, the NLS program will launch the first rounds of a new youth cohort, the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 2027 (NLSY27). Interviews for Round 1 will be primarily conducted using a CAPI (computer-assisted personal interview) instrument, administered by an interviewer with the option to complete interviews via video interview or by phone. The upcoming NLSY27 recompete will cover data collection of Rounds 2 and 3 of the survey. As with previous cohorts, the new cohort will provide deeper insight into issues that impact labor force participation, such as educational attainment, technological change, work-family balance, and occupational shifts. This new cohort will collect detailed information on the labor market, including the effects of job characteristics, job skills, and career paths. Researchers will be able to gain a better understanding of the factors that are influencing labor market outcomes of Generation Z and will be able to conduct cross-cohort analyses with the older NLSY cohorts.

See attached draft performance work statement for details.