Intent to Sole-Source: Early Career Talent Recruitment Platform

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Human Resources seeks a cloud‑based early‑career talent recruitment platform. The agency intends to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to Stryder Corp dba Handshake for a 12‑month base period with two optional 12‑month extensions. The platform must be fully operational SaaS, requiring no integration or build‑out, and must support targeting students and recent graduates by major, interests, and qualifications, linking them to State Department opportunities. The solicitation is not a competitive RFP; however, the Government will accept expressions of interest through September 3, 2026. • Sole‑source award to Handshake (Stryder Corp) – only source with an existing, operational platform. • Fixed‑price SaaS subscription for 12‑month base plus two 12‑month options (up to 36 months total). • Service must provide dynamic recruitment, student targeting, and immediate deployment with zero implementation timeline. • Agency will consider any responses received by the deadline but is not obligated to award a contract. • Contact: John Warner, Contracting Officer ([email protected], (771) 206‑6520).