SaaS subscription to Handshake Premium
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- HQ003426PE136
- Agency
-
Washington Headquarters Service
Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- HQ003426PE136
- NAICS code
- 518210 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- Place of performance
- Alexandria, Virginia 22350, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The DOD Washington Headquarters Service has awarded contract HQ003426PE136 on a sole-source basis to Stryder Corp. (dba Handshake), according to the attached justification, for a Software as a Service subscription to the Handshake Premium platform, valued at $3.565 million. The award date is September 21, 2026. The justification cites FAR Part 12 for a commercial service acquisition, and the notice carries no set-aside. The contract is firm-fixed-price, with a base period of September 18, 2026 through September 17, 2027 and four option periods extending through September 17, 2031.
The justification rests on Handshake's unique capabilities: 100% registrar-verified qualification accuracy through direct integration with university student information systems, official career-services platform status at over 1,600 U.S. colleges and universities including HBCUs and MSIs, active engagement with currently enrolled students, and controlled data access restricting resale or redistribution. Market research from October 2025 through September 2026 evaluated LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Monster, Symplicity, and 12twenty and found none provided the required registrar-integrated verification or centralized multi-campus network access. A Notice of Intent published September 11, 2026 closed September 14, 2026 with no objections received.
The subscription includes the Talent Engagement Suite with 20 Recruiter Seat Licenses, Expert Assist Service with dedicated Federal Program Manager support, Advanced Brand Page, and Advanced Insights & Reporting Dashboard. WHS Human Resources Directorate requires the service for centralized early-career talent sourcing, with a projected annual hiring requirement of 900 to 1,100 personnel. Pricing was determined fair and reasonable through Handshake's commercial catalog and historical prices paid by the Department of Navy, Army Civilian Career Management Activity, DCAA, NSA, and DHS.
Notice text
Awarded contract HQ003426PE136 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-09-21.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A04 Justification and Approval_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| SaaS subscription to Handshake Premium | Award Notice |
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