SAM #19AQMM26C0400

Foreign Service Recruitment Support Services for the Department of State

This opportunity involves the U.S. Department of State awarding a contract for Foreign Service recruitment support services. - The contract covers: - Candidate acquisition and recruitment support for Foreign Service Officer (FSO) Generalist and Diplomatic Security Specialist positions - Program management, national outreach and partnerships - On-site recruiting events, applicant screening and enrollment support - Reporting and contract close-out - Key requirements: - Generate and engage a sufficient pool of qualified candidates - At least 300 applicants per government-designated testing session (up to two sessions, totaling 600 applicants) - At least 100 Diplomatic Security Special Agent candidates - Support applicant progression through government-managed assessment processes - All activities must comply with merit-based hiring principles, federal law, and OPM guidance - Contractor is prohibited from performing inherently governmental functions (e.g., final selection, adjudication, assessment scoring) - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Place of performance and contracting office is the U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC

Description

The scope of this contract includes candidate acquisition and recruitment support for Foreign Service Officer (FSO) Generalist and Diplomatic Security Specialist positions. Activities include program management, national outreach and partnerships, on-site recruiting events, applicant screening and enrollment support, reporting, and contract close-out.

The contractor shall generate and engage qualified candidates, increase awareness of Foreign Service career opportunities, and support applicant progression through Government-managed assessment processes. All activities shall be conducted in full compliance with merit-based hiring principles, applicable Federal law, and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance. The contractor shall not perform inherently governmental functions, including final applicant selection, adjudication, or assessment scoring.

The Government anticipates a requirement to generate sufficient applicant volume to support Foreign Service testing and assessment activities during the period of performance, as further defined below.

Tasks Task 1 – Program Management, Mobilization, and Compliance The contractor shall provide overall program management and compliance support for the recruitment effort. 

Task 2 – National Candidate Acquisition and Outreach The contractor shall conduct national candidate acquisition and outreach activities to generate qualified applicants in support of Foreign Service recruitment objectives.  Execution and sustainment of recruitment campaigns over the period of performance Applicant Volume Objective: The contractor shall make best efforts to generate and engage a sufficient pool of qualified applicants to support at least 300 applicants per Government-designated testing session, for up to two (2) testing sessions during the period of performance (600 total). The contractor shall make best efforts to generate and engage a sufficient pool of qualified applicants to support at least 100 Diplomatic Security Special Agents candidates through the Special Agent recruitment process during CY2026. Applicant volume objectives are performance goals and do not constitute a guarantee of selection, appointment, or testing outcomes.

Task 3 – On-Site Recruiting Events The contractor shall participate in on-site recruiting events to promote Foreign Service careers and engage potential candidates. 

Task 4 – Screening, Testing, and Enrollment Support The contractor shall support applicant screening and enrollment activities using contractor-owned systems and processes.  The contractor’s role under this task is limited to outreach, engagement, readiness, and enrollment support. All testing, scoring, assessment, and selection determinations remain the sole responsibility of the Government.

Task 5 – Reporting, Deliverables, and Contract Close-Out The contractor shall provide reporting and close-out support

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