DOL Research and Evaluation FSS 2012-2017 (FSS-BPA)

The Department of Labor (DOL) Research and Evaluation Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) 2012-2017 is a comprehensive contract vehicle designed to provide research, evaluation, and consulting services to various DOL offices, primarily the Chief Evaluation Office (CEO) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy (OASP). This master BPA supports a wide range of labor-related research initiatives, including program effectiveness studies, policy implementation assessments, workforce development evaluations, and administrative data analysis. The vehicle enables DOL to quickly procure specialized research services from multiple pre-qualified contractors through individual task orders, allowing for flexible and targeted research across diverse labor policy and program domains.

The task orders under this BPA consistently demonstrate a focus on in-depth research and evaluation across workforce, employment, training, and social policy areas. Key contractors include Mathematica Inc., The Urban Institute, ABT Associates, and Impaq International, who typically receive task orders ranging from $300,000 to $5 million with performance periods of 1-3 years. Common research topics include unemployment insurance programs, workforce development initiatives, employment assistance for specific populations (veterans, disabled workers, youth), behavioral interventions in labor programs, and comprehensive program impact assessments. Most task orders are not set aside for small businesses and are priced using time and materials or labor hour contract types. The work is predominantly performed in Washington, D.C., and supports various DOL agencies, with a strong emphasis on generating evidence-based insights to improve workforce and employment policies and programs.