How to bid on Employment Verification Research Support Services for the Department of Labor

What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care

The Department of Labor (DOL) is conducting market research for services to support the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program. This involves researching historical contractor and subcontractor relationships with Department of Energy facilities, collecting supporting records, and maintaining a searchable database of this evidence.

This is an opportunity for businesses to inform the DOL about their capabilities in employment verification, historical record research, and database management. Your input will help the government understand industry capabilities and refine its requirements for a potential future procurement.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This is a Request for Information (RFI), not a solicitation for a contract. The deadline for submitting your capabilities statement is August 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. All submissions must be received by this time.

Questions regarding this RFI must be submitted in writing by email no later than July 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Questions submitted by telephone will not be addressed.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms with experience in administrative management and general management consulting services, particularly those with expertise in employment verification, historical research, and database management. The relevant NAICS code is 541611.

Companies that can demonstrate experience in researching incomplete or historical employment information, managing sensitive data, and developing searchable databases will find this RFI particularly relevant.

How to respond

To access the RFI details, click 'View original source' on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents.

Prepare a capabilities statement of no more than five double-sided pages, in PDF format, using Times New Roman 12-point font with 1-inch margins. Include your company name, point of contact, date submitted, business size, Unique Entity ID, and CAGE code. Address the RFI questionnaire, which asks about your data sources, experience with historical employment research, verification workflow, database experience, data protection, implementation timeline, and proposed NAICS code.

Email your capabilities statement and RFI responses to Jesse Ogor Sr. at [email protected] and Helen A. Williams at [email protected]. The email subject line must be 'Response to RFI No. DOL-RFI-ACQ-26-0596- Employment Verification Research, Documentation and Database Management Support Services (Your Company’s Name which may be abbreviated)' to avoid being overlooked.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Focus on clearly articulating your firm's specific experience and capabilities directly related to employment verification, historical record research, and database management. Provide concrete examples of past projects, including the duration and the entities for whom the services were performed.

Address each question in the RFI questionnaire thoroughly. When describing your solutions, highlight how you ensure data accuracy, reliability, and completeness. Detail your workflow for handling incomplete or conflicting evidence and how you protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and sensitive data.

Ensure your capabilities statement is concise and adheres strictly to the page limit and formatting requirements. A well-organized and easy-to-read response will help the agency quickly understand your firm's potential.