Justification and Approval for Human Resource Talent Acquisition Hiring Platform.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) filed by the Defense Intelligence Agency's Virginia Contracting Activity for a sole source award to Yello Government Recruiting Solution.

The Defense Intelligence Agency seeks to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Yello Government Recruiting Solution for a Human Resource Talent Acquisition Hiring Platform to support virtual hiring and recruiting operations. The contract period runs from February 15, 2026 to February 14, 2027, with an estimated base year value that is redacted. Yello Government Recruiting Solution is identified as the only vendor capable of providing this end-to-end talent acquisition platform, which includes functionality for resume parsing, customized communication branding, advanced candidate management, job posting, video interviews, and applicant tracking system (ATS) integration. The previous platform contract with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence expired, creating a service gap that has disrupted DIA/OHR's recruiting capabilities. The sole source justification cites statutory authority under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, asserting that Yello's FedRAMP authorization, comprehensive feature set, and integration capabilities are uniquely qualified for the agency's mission-critical needs. Market research was conducted confirming Yello as the only qualified vendor currently available. The contracting officer has determined pricing to be fair and reasonable based on Independent Government Cost Estimate alignment with the vendor's quote. The document is certified by the Technical Requirements Official and approved by the Contracting Officer, both signed on January 28, 2026.