Executive and Hard to Fill Recruitment Services

DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this Sources Sought. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future Request for Quote will not be entertained.

This is a Sources Sought Notice for a requirement of a company with experience working with federal agencies for Executive and Hard to Fill Recruitment Services. The contractor shall conduct recruitment searches to identify at a minimum at least three highly qualified candidates for each position who are able to apply and compete for selection.

The contractor shall identify prospective candidates, screen candidates against the basic qualification requirements for the position, and refer qualified candidates to apply via FRTIB job postings. The specific details for the respective positions will be provided to the contractor when the order is place. The contractor shall provide a guarantee that the applicant will stay in the position for at least one year. Specific task include the following:

1. Attend a Kick-Off Meeting for each vacancy within five (5) business days after the issuance of order to ensure the Contractor has a clear understanding of the capabilities, knowledge and skills required for the vacant position.

2. Within three (3) business days after kick-off meeting, create a targeted recruitment plan, to include, a list of organizations, publications, websites, etc., where the position should be advertised.

3. Locate and screen candidates only against the basic qualification requirements for the position and refer all candidates who appear to meet those requirements to apply through the FRTIB vacancy announcement. The contractor shall ensure that it recruits and refers candidates in accordance with merit system principals and shall not imply that it is the sole or primary avenue for employment for the position. The contractor shall not refer any candidate from whom the contractor has accepted fees.

4. Provide guidance to candidates on how to apply via the appropriate hiring channels, if needed.

5. On a weekly basis, provide a status report of individuals and organizations contacted.

6. Within one (1) business day of the close of the vacancy announcement, prepare and submit a list identifying all of the individuals which the contractor referred to apply to the vacancy announcement.

7. Perform reference checks on best-qualified candidates within three (3) calendar days of receipt of contact information.

8. Maintain all records for timeframe established by FRTIB. The above requirements may change in a final SOW/PWS/SOO that will be included in any solicitation that derives from this Sources Sought Notice.

Companies interested in performing the work specified should submit a Capability Statements and a brief descriptions of recent and relevant projects for tasks similar to those described above. Please submit the following information also:

1. Company Name and Address
2. GSA Contract Number (if applicable)
3. Cage Code
4. DUNs Number
5. Company business size by NAICS code
6. Point of Contact (Telephone Number, fax number, and email address

7. Web Page URL - Key Personnel

8. Provide any recommendations and/or concerns.

Email all responses to Matthew.Hamilton@tsp.gov by August 6, 2019.

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