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

  • 561320Temporary Help Services
  • 561311Employment Placement Agencies
  • 541612Human 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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