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This subcontract, titled Technical Research and Literature Review, supports prime contractors on projects for the Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs. The primary objective is to conduct comprehensive literature reviews and data analysis focused on child and forced labor to establish a strong evidence base for project methodologies. The selected provider must possess professional research capabilities in human rights and international labor laws to deliver detailed literature review reports and cited reference materials. This engagement falls under NAICS code 541720 and is specifically designed to provide the technical research necessary to inform USDOL ILAB initiatives.

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Subcontract for technical research and literature reviews on child and forced labor.

Agency

Department Of Labor → Bureau Of International Labor Affairs

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541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

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Not specified

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NONE

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This scope was carved out of FOA-ILAB-26-43.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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AgencyDepartment Of Labor → Bureau Of International Labor Affairs

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Conducts comprehensive literature reviews and data analysis for prime contractors on USDOL ILAB projects. Researches existing data on child and forced labor and cites reference materials to establish the evidence base for project methodologies. Requires professional research capabilities in international labor laws and human rights. Delivers literature review reports and cited reference materials.

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