Opportunity

Federal Register #DOD2026OS1025

Request for Comment on Information Collection for Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) Career Portal

Buyer

Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness

Posted

May 13, 2026

Respond By

July 13, 2026

Identifier

DOD2026OS1025

The Department of Defense, Office of the Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)), is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection for the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) Career Portal. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a request for comment, not a procurement of goods or services - Products/Services Requested: - Public feedback on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection process for the MSEP Career Portal - The MSEP Career Portal is a web platform connecting military spouses with vetted employers (MSEP Partners) committed to hiring and retaining military spouses - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on improving employment opportunities for military spouses - Seeks input from the public and stakeholders on the information collection process - No part numbers, quantities, or specific products/services are listed, as this is not a solicitation for procurement

Description

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) announces a proposed public information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and seeks public comment. The collection involves the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) Career Portal, which connects military spouses with companies seeking to hire them. Comments are invited on the necessity, utility, burden, and ways to enhance the quality and clarity of the information collection. The MSEP program aims to facilitate employment opportunities for military spouses through vetted business partners.

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