Data Sharing Agreement providing USF with Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages data to conduct an economic impact analysis.

The Florida Department of Commerce Master Agreement F1350 is a specialized data sharing Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) designed to facilitate the transfer of Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) data between government agencies and research institutions. The primary purpose of this IDV is to enable Florida International University (FIU) to conduct economic impact analyses by accessing confidential employment and wage information. The contract allows for the secure transmission of aggregated employer data, including names, addresses, telephone numbers, industry codes, and total wages paid, with strict confidentiality protocols in place.

The master agreement was awarded to Florida International University on October 8, 2018, by the Department of Commerce, with a contract type classified as a Master Agreement specific to the state of Florida. The IDV operates with no associated monetary value and remains in effect until the information transfer is completed or terminated by either party. Access to the shared data is strictly limited to authorized FIU employees with a demonstrable need-to-know, and the data transfer must adhere to federal information processing standards for encryption and confidentiality.