Opportunity

SAM #HQ003426DE012

Executive Search Services for Private Sector Leadership Recruitment (Sole Source to Heidrick & Struggles)

Buyer

Washington Headquarters Services (WHS)

Posted

April 10, 2026

Identifier

HQ003426DE012

NAICS

561312, 541612

This opportunity involves the Department of Defense (DoD), through Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), seeking executive search services to recruit top-tier private sector leaders for critical roles. - Sole-source, firm-fixed price IDIQ contract planned for Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSI) - Contract value: $75 million over 36 months - Specialized recruitment in areas such as shipbuilding, autonomous systems, healthcare, real estate, business systems, and strategic investments - Services include: - Identifying, vetting, and recruiting highly qualified private sector leaders - Candidate vetting, interview coordination, compensation negotiation, onboarding support - Recruitment of investment professionals for the Office of Strategic Capital - HSI selected due to unique capabilities and exclusive agreements - No specific products or OEMs involved; focus is on executive search and strategic consulting services - Place of performance and contracting office: Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC

Description

Private Sector Leadership Support Services : The will provide executive search expertise to recruit top-tier private sector leaders for the DoW. These leaders will help address critical DoW challenges, including operational inefficiencies, supply chain fragility, modernization needs, and structural issues within the defense industrial base. The contractor will identify, vet, and recruit highly qualified private sector leaders with specialized expertise to address the DoW’s most pressing challenges. These individuals will provide strategic guidance and actionable recommendations to modernize systems, optimize resource utilization, and enhance operational effec

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