R699--Candidate Evaluation and Talent Outreach Services-Market Research
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24526Q0692
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 5
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561312 Executive Search Services
- PSC
- R699 Support- Administrative: Other
- Place of performance
- Department of Veterans Affairs VA Central Office Washington, District of Columbia 20422, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Crisis Line is conducting market research to identify contractors capable of providing candidate evaluation, interviewing, reference checking, and recruitment outreach services, with responses due by August 5, 2026. This is a Request for Information under FAR Part 10; no contract will be awarded from this notice.
The VCL requires contractor support to perform resume review using government-provided scoring matrices, conduct structured telephonic interviews following standardized questions, execute reference checks using approved forms, participate in job fairs and university recruitment events, and prepare summary reports and recommendations for VCL hiring officials. The contractor will not make hiring decisions; VCL retains sole authority to select candidates. Place of performance is Washington, DC 20422, with contracting office oversight in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
The NAICS code is 561312 (Human Resources Consulting Services). Interested vendors should highlight relevant experience supporting healthcare, behavioral health, crisis intervention, federal agencies, or high-volume hiring environments. Responses should include company profile and UEI number, business size designation and applicable socioeconomic statuses (SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, etc.), a detailed capability statement demonstrating experience in resume screening, structured interviewing, reference checks, and talent outreach, estimated annual pricing with staffing assumptions and travel considerations, industry feedback on performance requirements and risks, and identification of any held government contract vehicles (GSA MAS, BPA, IDIQ). Submit responses via email to Contracting Officer Cassie White at cassie.white@va.gov.
Notice text
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Veterans Crisis Line (VCL)
Candidate Evaluation & Talent Outreach Services
NAICS Code: 561312 Human Resources Consulting Services
1. Purpose
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research in accordance with FAR Part 10. The Government seeks to identify capable contractors interested in providing professional candidate evaluation, interviewing, reference checking, and recruitment outreach services in support of VCL hiring operations.
This RFI is for market research only. This is not a solicitation, not a request for quote, and no contract will be awarded from this notice.
2. Description of Services
The VCL requires contractor support to perform:
Resume review using VCL provided scoring matrices
Structured interviews (telephonic) following standardized interview questions
Reference checks using approved forms
Participation in job fairs and university recruitment events
Preparation of summary reports and recommendations for use by VCL hiring officials
The contractor will not make hiring decisions; VCL retains sole authority to select candidates.
3. Requested Information From Vendors
Interested vendors are asked to submit the following:
A. Company Profile
Company name
UEI number
Address
Point of contact information
Business size under NAICS 561312 (Small Business or Other than Small Business)
Any applicable socioeconomic statuses (SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, etc.)
B. Capability Statement
Provide a detailed capability statement demonstrating relevant experience and ability to perform all services listed in the SOW, such as:
Resume screening
Structured interviewing
Reference checks
Talent outreach and recruitment
Highlight experience supporting healthcare, behavioral health, crisis intervention, federal agencies, or high volume hiring environments.
C. Estimated Annual Pricing (Rough Order of Magnitude ROM)
Provide estimated yearly pricing for the services described, including:
Pricing assumptions
Estimated staffing model
Any travel or outreach related considerations
Pricing is for market research only and will not be evaluated competitively.
D. Industry Feedback
Offerors may provide comments or suggestions regarding:
Performance requirements
Deliverables
Reporting structure
Any perceived risks or challenges
E. Contract Vehicles
Identify any Government contract vehicles your company holds (e.g., GSA MAS, BPA, IDIQ) suitable for fulfilling this requirement.
4. Submission Instructions
Responses shall be submitted via email to:
Contracting Officer: Cassie White
cassie.white@va.gov
Subject Line: RFI VCL Candidate Evaluation & Talent Outreach Services NAICS 561312
Due Date: 5 August, 2026 10am Eastern Standard Time
Format: PDF preferred
Page Limit: No limit, but concise responses encouraged
5. Disclaimer
This RFI is issued solely for information-gathering and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation or promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The Government is under no obligation to reimburse any costs associated with preparing a response
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24526Q0692.docx | DOCX document |
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