LMI-the applicant will provide statistical data to the BLS for the following programs: CES, laus, oews, qcew, and aamc

The Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics awarded a $1.516 million cooperative agreement to the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services on October 1, 2025, under the Labor Force Statistics program (CFDA 17.002) to provide statistical data to BLS for the Current Employment Statistics (CES), Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), and All About My Careerpath (AAMC) programs.

The award funds labor market data collection, analysis, and reporting covering payroll employment, civilian labor force, unemployment, wages, hours, earnings, and occupational employment statistics at national, state, metropolitan area, and county levels. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2026, with place of performance in Arkansas.

The Labor Force Statistics program provides monthly, quarterly, or annual employment and labor force data. State Workforce Agencies designated under the Wagner-Peyser Act are eligible applicants; BLS may select an alternative applicant if a designated SWA declines to participate or substantially fails to meet application and performance requirements. The cooperative agreement is subject to 2 CFR 200 regarding uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, audit requirements, and recordkeeping.