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

The Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics awarded a cooperative agreement totaling $827,569.87 to the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources on October 1, 2025, under the Labor Force Statistics program (CFDA 17.002).

The recipient will provide statistical data to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for four programs: Current Employment Statistics (CES), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), and Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). The period of performance runs through September 30, 2026, with place of performance in Puerto Rico.

The Labor Force Statistics program funds the collection, analysis, and publication of payroll employment, civilian labor force, employment and unemployment, and occupational employment data at national, state, metropolitan area, and county levels. Data are produced on monthly, quarterly, or annual schedules. State Workforce Agencies designated under Section 4 of the Wagner-Peyser Act are eligible recipients; the Bureau of Labor Statistics may select alternative applicants if a designated agency declines to apply or substantially fails to meet application and performance requirements. Federal awards under this program are subject to 2 CFR 200 uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements.