Intent to Sole Source - Early Career Talent Recruitment Platform
Agency
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE.OFFICE OF CENTRALIZED ACQUISITION SERVICES
Location
Washington, DC
District of Columbia
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Special Notice
Service / NAICS
519290
Set-Aside
SBA
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE.OFFICE OF CENTRALIZED ACQUISITION SERVICES involves intent to sole source - early career talent recruitment platform in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a SBA set-aside procurement. The response deadline was Apr 29, 2026.
Contract Description
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS/QUOTATIONS. The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Office of Centralized Acquisition Services (OCAS), intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP) contract to Stryder Corp dba Handshake. This award, authorized under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1 and utilizing FAR Part 15 procedures, as Stryder Corp is the only responsible source capable of satisfying agency requirements. Under this contract, Stryder Corp will provide the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) service in an early career talent recruitment platform for a four-month base period, with two 12-month option periods. OPM requires a modern dynamic recruitment platform to attract, engage, ...
Timeline
Posted Date
Apr 27, 2026
Response Deadline
Apr 29, 2026
Deadline passed
What Contractors Should Know
This is a SBA set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
Work will be performed in Washington, District of Columbia. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required SBA certification
- ✓You have operations or past performance in District of Columbia
- ✓You have worked with GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE.OFFICE OF CENTRALIZED ACQUISITION SERVICES before
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Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this SBA contract?
This opportunity requires SBA certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
How do I submit a bid for this GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE.OFFICE OF CENTRALIZED ACQUISITION SERVICES contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Apr 29, 2026.
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