Opportunity
Federal Register #DOD-2026-OS-1025
DoD Request for Public Comment on MSEP Career Portal Information Collection
Buyer
Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)
Posted
July 21, 2026
Respond By
August 20, 2026
Identifier
DOD-2026-OS-1025
This opportunity is a Department of Defense (DoD) request for public comment regarding information collection for the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) Career Portal. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD), Office of the Secretary - Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community & Family Policy - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement or product solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The notice concerns information collection to support: - MSEP Partners applying to the partnership - Reporting of military spouse hires - Access to spouse employment data - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process - Seeks public input on the proposed information collection - Supports the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or contract values are listed
Description
The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a 30-day notice for information collection related to the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) Career Portal. The information collection supports MSEP Partners in applying to the partnership, reporting spouse hires, and accessing spouse employment data. The MSEP program connects American businesses with military spouses seeking portable careers and is part of the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program under the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community & Family Policy.