DOL/BLS - Data Collection Activities (CES, JOLTS, EDI, ORS)

Background
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is conducting market research to receive input from the commercial marketplace regarding best practices and approaches to perform data collection activities for the Current Employment Statistics (CES), Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) programs, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Center operations, and Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS). This information will be used in developing a viable solicitation that will best communicate the Government’s requirements to industry while incorporating ideas from the commercial marketplace to increase the likelihood of successful performance. Response to this Request for Information (RFI) is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firm’s ability to submit an offer if, or when, a solicitation is released. The requested information is for planning purposes only and DOES NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise because of the submission of information in response to this RFI. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.

Work Details
The purpose of this contract is to collect MWR, RFEW, and CES data through the Electronic Data Interchange Center. The contractor shall provide data collection and processing support services for the government EDI Center staff at the EDI Center in the BLS Chicago Regional Office. The contractor shall provide staff to support collection and processing of large multi-establishment corporate reports for the MWR, RFEW, and CES.
Additionally, the contractor shall provide quality control, training, and project management to support contractor operations at the EDI Center.

Period of Performance
This contract has a period of performance of a base period and four (4) option periods. The base period of this contract will begin on September 9, 2025. If an option is exercised, the period of performance for Option Periods I through IV will be 12 months.

Place of Performance
The EDI Center is located in owned facility in Chicago, IL.