Notice of Intent to Sole Source Monster Automated Hiring Solution (AHS) to Merlin International, Inc.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has published a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Merlin International, Inc. for Monster Automated Hiring Solution (AHS) software and related services. This special notice, published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.101 under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), serves as advance notification of the agency's intention to proceed with a non-competitive procurement. The contract encompasses Monster Hiring Management Enterprise Suite software, maintenance services, and helpdesk support for existing licenses. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 518210 for Computing Infrastructure Providers and PSC category DA10 for IT and Telecom Business Application Software as a Service. The CFTC has determined that Merlin International is the only known source capable of providing both the Monster Software solution and the required maintenance and support services.

The primary purpose of this notice is to conduct market research while providing advance notification of the sole source award, as the agency believes no alternative solutions exist to meet their requirements. The contract structure includes a one-year base period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods available. While this is not a competitive solicitation, the government will accept written responses from responsible sources until 12:00 PM ET on September 2, 2025, though oral communications are not acceptable. Any written responses must include sufficient information to demonstrate the respondent's capability to fulfill the stated requirements. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with the sole source approach or consider competitive alternatives based on market research findings. Interested parties should note that no formal solicitation package is available, and the government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing responses to this announcement.