Top Labor marketing research and public opinion polling contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Labor obligated $35.5M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 541910, up 134.5% from $15.1M in the preceding 12 months. 11 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 2 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Labor. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top Labor contractors for NAICS 541910
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ipsos Public Affairs, LLC | $24.6M | $0 | 69.4% | New |
| 2 | Telaforce LLC | $5.0M | $13.9M | 14.2% | ▼ 1 |
| 3 | The Manhattan Strategy Group LLC | $3.4M | $0 | 9.6% | New |
| 4 | Gallup, Inc. | $742K | $587K | 2.1% | ▼ 1 |
| 5 | The District Communications Group LLC | $739K | $724K | 2.1% | ▼ 3 |
| 6 | Dodge Construction Network, LLC | $417K | $0 | 1.2% | New |
| 7 | Ignited LLC | $202K | $0 | 0.6% | New |
| 8 | Hispanispace LLC | $112K | −$143K | 0.3% | New |
| 9 | Circana, LLC | $109K | $0 | 0.3% | New |
| 10 | Thekilunguz LLC | $45K | $0 | 0.1% | New |
| 11 | J.D. Power | $45K | $0 | 0.1% | New |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Ipsos Public Affairs, LLC$0 → $24.6M (+$24.6M) · now #1
- The Manhattan Strategy Group LLC$0 → $3.4M (+$3.4M) · now #3
- Dodge Construction Network, LLC$0 → $417K (+$417K) · now #6
Largest declines
- Telaforce LLC$13.9M → $5.0M (−$8.9M) · now #2
- Daniel J Edelman Inc$26K → $0 (−$26K) · no latest-period obligations
New to this market
7 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Ipsos Public Affairs, LLC | Mar 19, 2026 | $24.6M |
| The Manhattan Strategy Group LLC | Mar 6, 2026 | $3.4M |
| Dodge Construction Network, LLC | Mar 16, 2026 | $417K |
| Ignited LLC | Sep 17, 2026 | $202K |
| Circana, LLC | Sep 22, 2026 | $109K |
| Thekilunguz LLC | Sep 25, 2026 | $45K |
| J.D. Power | Sep 14, 2026 | $45K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Labor, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Labor Statistics | $33.2M | $13.9M | Up $19.3M (138.8%) |
| Employee Benefits Security Administration | $854K | $444K | Up $410K (92.3%) |
| Veterans Employment and Training Services | $739K | $724K | Up $15K (2.1%) |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration | $417K | $0 | New |
| Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management | $202K | $0 | New |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1605C422F00049 | The District Communications Group LLC VETS - VCMO SERVICES | $3.5M | Jul 25, 2027 |
| 1605C526C0001 | The Manhattan Strategy Group LLC THIS IS A LABOR HOURS/FIRM-FIXED-PRICE HYBRID CONTRACT FOR NON-PERSONAL SERVICES NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS (BLS) DATA COLLECTION ACTIVITIES RELATED TO… | $3.4M | Sep 7, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top Labor contractors for NAICS 541910?
In the latest 12 months, Ipsos Public Affairs, LLC ($24.6M), Telaforce LLC ($5.0M), The Manhattan Strategy Group LLC ($3.4M) received the most Labor obligations for marketing research and public opinion polling.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 99.4% of positive obligations, and Ipsos Public Affairs, LLC alone held 69.4%. 7 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large Labor NAICS 541910 contracts ending soon?
2 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 1605C422F00049 (The District Communications Group LLC, $3.5M obligated), ending Jul 25, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$5.5MFigures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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