DOL - ARC Employer Database
ID: OAA-25-00089Type: Sources Sought
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LABOR, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENTDOL-ITAS DIVISION B PROCUREMENTWASHINGTON, DC, 20210, USA
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    The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking information for the development of the Analyst Resource Center (ARC) Employer Database, which will serve as a comprehensive repository of employer information accessible to various agencies and the public workforce across all U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia. The database aims to facilitate career exploration, job searches, and labor market research by providing detailed employer data, including business contacts, geographic coordinates, and industry classifications. Interested parties are invited to submit their organizational information, including capabilities statements and evidence of relevant experience, by January 20, 2025, to the designated contacts, Karen Corporal and NaShaunte J. Graham, via email. The contract is expected to commence on April 1, 2025, with a base period and four potential one-year extensions.

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    The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Office of Workforce Investment (OWI) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Reference No. OAA-25-00089) to gather information for the development of the Analyst Resource Center Employer Database. This Database will compile employer details across the U.S., including states, territories, and various employment agencies, and serve as a pivotal tool for career exploration and labor market research. Key features will include comprehensive employer data such as names, addresses, and contact information, accessible through multiple digital platforms. Interested parties are invited to submit relevant organizational information, including GSA contract numbers, socio-economic status, and evidence of previous experience in similar database management. Specific submissions required include a detailed capabilities statement, a summary on fulfilling the Database requirements, and a sample of employer data. The document outlines different user access levels, facilitating broad utilization by states and local agencies. This notice is not a solicitation for proposals and emphasizes planning purposes, allowing the government discretion in proceeding with potential acquisitions. Interested parties must submit their information by January 20, 2025, to specified contacts via email. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to enhancing workforce resources and public employment services across the nation.
    The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is seeking proposals for the Analyst Resource Center (ARC) Employer Database, aimed at providing extensive employer information for use by agencies and the public workforce across all U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia. The database is intended to assist in career exploration, job searches, and labor market research. Proposals must include detailed plans for database content maintenance, implementation processes, and a comprehensive description of mandatory data elements which encompass business contacts, geographic coordinates, and industry classifications. The contractor will deliver a complete database set electronically and ensure updates occur within specified intervals. Mandatory requirements emphasize experience in database management and data element specificity, underscoring the necessity for compliance to avoid disqualification from the contract award process. The contract entails a base period starting April 1, 2025, with four potential one-year extensions, and aims to revamp labor market data accessibility effectively.
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