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OPOAM 3008.405-6(a)(2)

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LSJ No.: FY24-00332

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program, 41

U.S.C. 152(3), Competitive Procedures, and 40 U.S.C. 501, Services for Executive Agencies.

1. Agency and Contracting Activity. Identification of the agency, contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited-Sources Justification.”

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), Departmental Operations Acquisition Division proposes to award an order pursuant to

FAR 8.405-6(b), Items peculiar to one manufacturer.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved. Describe the action being approved, and include the name and address of the proposed contractor(s).

The DHS/OPO intends to limit the number of sources solicited pursuant to FAR Part

8.405-6(b)(1) for the procurement of Linked In Recruitment and Talent Seeking Solution

LinkedIn. DHS/OPO intends to solicit for the LinkedIn Recruiter and Talent Insight subscriptions from the sole authorized reseller Carahsoft Technology Corp at 11493

Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190, under its GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)

47QSWA18D008F. Carasoft is the only contractor listed when searching GSA

Advantage for “LinkedIn Recruiter” and “LinkedIn Talent Insight”.

3. Description of Supplies/Services. Describe the supplies or services to be acquired. Provide the estimated total value (including options, if any).

The objective of this requirement is to acquire a software solution that offers recruiter within the sourcing stage of talent acquisition, access to LinkedIn’s unique sourcing tools empowering recruiters to proactively hunt for candidates, rather than waiting for them to apply.

Period Total

Base Year 12 mo. $385,997.50

Total $385,997.50

4. Authority and supporting rationale.

Select one of the circumstances justifying limiting sources pursuant to FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i) below and demonstrate the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. (Delete the circumstance/rationale below that is not applicable).

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DHS/OPO intends to procure a brand name specification for LinkedIn Recruiter and

Talent Insight subscriptions through the Multiple Award Schedule Program under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 152(3), Competitive Procedures, and 40 U.S.C. 501, Services for

Executive Agencies. Only one source, Carahsoft Technology Corp., is capable of providing the LinkedIn products, because the they are the only authorized reseller of this product. Pursuant to FAR 8.405-6(b)(1), this brand name specification must be used because DHS needs to provide Component recruiters the capability to find potential applicants for law enforcement-related vacancies. In addition to being able to source for candidates, this tool must include data analytics capability that aids in the ability to help engage with the world’s professionals, intelligently match open vacancies to job seekers, and provide real-time insights to help DHS stay ahead of our recruitment business needs.

At a minimum, the tool must be a primary source of candidate information; provide accurate and up-to-date information on potential candidates; identify numerous candidates (500+) with the right skills and experience using keyword search, Boolean search, and advanced filters; provide candidate recommendations tailored to open jobs;

and prvode access to passive and active candidates. The results of the market research clearly indicate that the proprietary software offered by LinkedIn has several unique features and functions not presently available in the marketplace.

5. Determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the anticipated order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d).

The contracting officer has determined that issuing the proposed Delivery Order to

Carahsoft Technology Corp for LinkedIn Hiring Solutions product represents the best value and will result in the lowest overall cost, considering price and administrative costs, to meet the Government’s needs. The General Services Administration (GSA) has already negotiated fair and reasonable price. Discounts from the GSA schedule prices will be requested.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results, or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

DHS/OCHCO/STRIDE conducted market research on the following products that offer recruiting services: Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Lever, and Monster. The results of the market research indicates other companies’ similar products lack the particular feature(s) required and do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the needs of DHS at this time.

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While each of these vendors from the marketplace offers 1-2 features required by the government, none of them independently meets all the government’s needs. The government is looking for a solution that will allow full recruitment and outreach capabilities, to include searching for passive candidates based on geo-references and skills. Without the combined capabilities as noted above in our requirements session, DHS would have to procure several different platforms to meet our needs. Procuring multiple platforms, some which have not been used by DHS employees before, would be costly and would lead to inefficiencies in looking for diverse talent.

7. Any other facts supporting the limited-sources justification. Additional facts may be stated in this section. If there are no additional facts, you must state that here.

NONE.

8. A statement of actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to restricted consideration (i.e., limited-sources) before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made. Include a statement of actions taken or that will be taken to increase competition for future acquisitions of the same item/service (e.g., the government intends to revise overly restrictive technical specifications, acquire data rights, or pursue some other means to increase future competition).

Office of The Chief Human Capital Officer conducted Market Research which included a review of the Acquisition history, other recent market research and Government databases. Market research demonstrates that no other solutions beyond the products provided by Linkedin, and sold by Carasoft exclusively, would meet the Government's requirements. At the time that further recruiting solutions requirements for these tasks occur, market research will be expanded to determine whether other solutions may be used in the future.

9. DHS intends to post this requirement on System for Award Management (SAM.gov) pursuant to FAR 8.405-6(a)(2)(i).

10. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification.

Pursuant to FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(x), I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which form a basis for the Limited-Sources

Justification, are accurate and complete.

Technical Representative/COR Date

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11. Contracting Officer Certification and/or Approval *

Pursuant to FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(ix), I certify that the Limited-Sources Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

Contracting Officer Date

*Note: In accordance with FAR 8.405-6(d)(1) for BPAs with an estimated value exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, but not exceeding $750,000, the ordering activity contracting officer’s certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the ordering activity contracting officer’s knowledge and belief will serve as approval.

12. Approval.

Over $750,000 but not exceeding $15 million Date

Procuring Activity Advocate for Competition

Over $15 million but not exceeding $75 million Date

Head of Contracting Activity

Over $75 million Date

Chief Procurement Officer

Note:

Each Limited-Sources Justification must be reviewed and approved by lower level approval(s).

For example, actions over $75 million requiring OCPO approval must be reviewed, approved, and signed by the contracting officer, Component Competition Advocate, and HCA.

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