Staffing & Human Capital Government Contracts
Staffing awards are decided by fill performance and price. Evaluators want recruiting pipeline evidence and a retention approach they can believe.
Top buyers
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Department of Defense
- Office of Personnel Management
- GSA
Common NAICS codes
- 561320 — Temporary Help Services
- 561311 — Employment Placement Agencies
- 541612 — Human Resources Consulting Services
Typical award size
$200K task orders to $30M multi-year staffing vehicles
What evaluators weigh
- Recruiting pipeline depth
- Historical fill rate and time-to-fill
- Retention approach
- Rate competitiveness
Where bids go wrong
Metrics beat methodology
Fill rate, time-to-fill, and turnover numbers from comparable contracts are the most persuasive content available.
Compliance overhead is real
Service Contract Act wage determinations and benefit obligations must be priced accurately or margin disappears.
FAQ
Which agencies buy staffing & human capital services?
The most active buyers include Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Office of Personnel Management, plus state and local equivalents that mirror federal requirements.
What NAICS codes apply to staffing & human capital?
Start with 561320, 561311, 541612. The code the contracting officer assigns to a solicitation controls the small business size standard for that bid.
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