DOL Black Lung Program Contract Writer

The DOL Black Lung Program Contract Writer Master IDIQ is a federal contract vehicle established by the Department of Labor (DOL) to support administrative and technical services for the Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) Black Lung Benefits Program. The contract vehicle primarily focuses on providing contract writing services, draft decision preparation, and case review support for black lung benefits legal proceedings. Task orders under this vehicle predominantly involve professional services related to drafting proposed decisions, processing case reviews, and supporting administrative functions for the Black Lung Program.

The task orders typically range from $400 to $15,000, with most being firm fixed-price contracts and a few labor hour or time and materials arrangements. Delivery orders are frequently set aside for small businesses, with some having no specific set-aside designation. The majority of task orders are awarded with completion dates within the same fiscal year, often between September and December. While specific prime contractors are not clearly identifiable from the provided data, the task orders consistently support the OALJ Black Lung Program, with services focusing on contract writing, case processing, and administrative support. Additional specialized services have included IT support, such as software maintenance and upgrades for systems like Remedy Software, which appear to support the program's administrative infrastructure.