DOL Research and Evaluation Services

The Department of Labor Research and Evaluation Services Master IDIQ contract provides comprehensive research, evaluation, and policy support services primarily for the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). The contract vehicle enables the Department of Labor to rapidly acquire specialized professional services related to employment initiatives, policy analysis, technical assistance, and program evaluation. Task orders under this contract focus on disability employment research, including assessments of employment programs, development of strategic initiatives, and documentation of workforce integration efforts for Americans with disabilities.

The contract vehicle has consistently awarded task orders ranging from approximately $87,000 to $2.5 million, with most delivery orders using firm fixed-price or labor hour pricing mechanisms. Two primary contractors, Social Dynamics LLC and Economic Systems Inc. (Econsys), have been frequent awardees, consistently receiving task orders for projects such as Employment First evaluations, policy research, and technical assistance programs. Set-aside designations have varied, with some task orders designated as total small business, partial small business, or with no specific set-aside. The task orders typically have performance periods between 12-18 months, with most ultimate completion dates falling within the same fiscal year as the award date. Work primarily supports ODEP's strategic objectives of improving competitive integrated employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through research, policy analysis, and program implementation support.