Comprehensive services to assist employees in preparing for new job opportunities following a reduction in force (RIF)

The Department of State's US Embassy in San Salvador is seeking comprehensive workforce transition services to support approximately 94 employees experiencing a reduction in force (RIF). The solicitation (RFQ Number 19ES6025Q0025) requires a contractor to provide professional services including job search strategy workshops, CV preparation, interview coaching, personalized career guidance, entrepreneurship education, and job matching assistance. The services must be delivered primarily in Spanish from June 23, 2025 to June 23, 2026, with key milestones involving general presentations, personalized coaching, and ongoing job search support. Contractors must demonstrate proven experience in career coaching, workforce transition, and employee training, with a strong professional network. The U.S. Government intends to award the contract to the lowest-priced, acceptable, and responsible offeror, with quotations due by June 13, 2025, and mandatory electronic submission in English.

There are no specific set-aside designations for this contract, and it falls under the NAICS category of Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (5419) with a PSC category of Support-Professional: Human Resources (R431). The services will be delivered online and occasionally in-person at the contractor's location or the U.S. Embassy compound in Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador. Payment will be structured in three installments: 25% at the end of week two, 25% at the end of week four, and 50% at the end of week nine. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a robust and detailed workforce transition program designed to support employees through a significant organizational change.