Research Participant Recruiting

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, on behalf of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Office of Survey Methods Research (OSMR), issued this sources sought notice to identify potential solutions for research participant recruitment. The primary objectives include identifying pools of eligible participants for small-scale research studies, verifying their eligibility, and managing the scheduling process. Additionally, the selected provider must administer monetary incentives to participants upon study completion, capture required signatures, and maintain records while adhering to BLS confidentiality and privacy standards. The provider will also be responsible for delivering real-time or periodic status updates and summary reports to the agency.

This requirement is classified under NAICS 541720 for Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities and PSC B553 for Special Studies/Analysis- Communications. The place of performance is Washington, DC, and the response deadline is April 2, 2026. This solicitation, identified by number OAA-26-00192, includes two attachments: a question and answer document and the original request for information. Daniel Garza serves as the point of contact for this notice.

Responses will be evaluated for relevance to the government’s objectives, and entities providing relevant responses may be invited to demonstrate their approaches or products to a panel of subject matter experts. This process will assist the Department of Labor in determining the most effective methodology for participant recruitment and remuneration management.