Employment Placement Agencies

NAICS 561311 - Employment Placement Agencies primarily encompasses businesses engaged in recruiting, screening, and referring workers to potential employers. These agencies provide comprehensive staffing and employment services, including job placement, recruitment advertising, candidate sourcing, skills assessment, and career transition support. The services span multiple sectors, supporting both private industry and government agencies in their workforce acquisition and management needs.

The federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate significant diversity, with contracts typically ranging from $10,000 to $7,537,488, and performance periods spanning one to five years. Key agencies awarding contracts include the International Development Finance Corporation, Department of Defense components (Army National Guard, Navy), and civilian agencies like the Smithsonian Institution and Department of the Treasury. Frequently awarded entities include Dexis Professional Services, Crossboundary LLC, My Next Career Path Staffing, and RecruitMilitary. Contract set-asides predominantly utilize 8(a) small business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and total small business designations. Performance locations are primarily within the United States, with some international support for development and diplomatic missions.

Recent federal contract opportunities focus on specialized recruitment services, veteran employment programs, and targeted hiring initiatives. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office seeks veteran recruitment services, the Naval Sea Systems Command wants job advertising and resume database access, and the California National Guard seeks support for its Work for Warriors Program. These opportunities emphasize outreach to specific populations like military veterans, transitioning service members, and their families. Solicitations primarily target 8(a) small businesses and employ various procurement methods, including sole source and competitive set-aside approaches.