Professional Employer Organizations

NAICS 561330 (Professional Employer Organizations) encompasses a broad range of workforce management and human resources support services. These organizations typically provide comprehensive employment-related solutions, including payroll processing, employee benefits administration, human resources consulting, and workforce management support. The services often extend to both private sector and government clients, offering integrated solutions that help organizations manage complex employee-related functions and administrative responsibilities.

The federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate significant diversity, with contract values ranging from approximately $3,000 to nearly $10 million. Key agencies awarding contracts include the Department of State, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Health and Human Services, and various military branches. Notable contractors include Strativia LLC, Cherokee Nation Federal Consulting, and Kinetic Concepts LLC, with many awards leveraging small business set-aside programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned business designations. Typical contract scopes include administrative support, technical consulting, workforce management, training coordination, and specialized professional services. Performance locations span domestic and international settings, with a significant number of awards supporting diplomatic missions, federal agency operations, and military support functions.

The federal contract opportunity in this dataset focuses on a sole-source membership procurement by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute. This specific opportunity emphasizes technical standards development for the healthcare community, with NIST seeking a membership to support its Chemical Sciences Division's measurement science and standards research. The solicitation highlights the unique nature of the membership, indicating no competitive alternatives exist, and invites interested parties to submit responses by December 24, 2024, though the procurement is not structured as a competitive process.