DOL Internship and Alternative Employment

The Department of Labor (DOL) Internship and Alternative Employment Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle is designed to support internship and employment programs across federal agencies. Based on the task orders, the contract appears primarily focused on procuring intern services, with a particular emphasis on summer internship programs and administrative support for various governmental departments. The vehicle enables DOL to efficiently acquire intern recruitment, placement, and management services through a flexible contracting mechanism that allows for multiple task order awards.

The task orders under this IDIQ consistently demonstrate a focus on internship programs, particularly summer internships, with most task orders ranging from approximately $10,000 to $88,000 in value and spanning 3-12 month periods. The contract vehicle has supported internships for specific programs like the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and the Small Business Administration (SBA), indicating broad interagency utility. All task orders were awarded without specific set-aside designations, suggesting open competition. The majority of task orders utilized firm fixed price pricing, with one labor hour pricing arrangement noted. While specific prime contractors are not identifiable from the provided data, the consistent pattern of task orders suggests a recurring need for intern placement and management services across federal agencies.