Enterprise Occupation Structure and Standards Development Support Services

Sources Sought Notice

This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is for market research purposes to assess the availability, interest, and capability of potential firms to provide Enterprise Occupation Structure and Standards Development Support to the Intelligence and Security ((OUSD(I&S)) Human Capital Management Office (HCMO). This is NOT a solicitation. The government is seeking information to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy and whether to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ).

Firms are requested to submit a Capabilities Statement addressing specific questions related to their ability to provide services outlined in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Key areas include:

• Providing qualified staff for subject matter expertise.

• Demonstrating experience in job analysis, competency model development, and proficiency requirements.

• Identifying capabilities for developing minimum qualifications.

• Addressing security requirements, including a Top Secret Facility Clearance for the firm and Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance for key personnel.

• Detailing how key personnel (Senior Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Industrial / Organizational Psychologist, Junior Industrial / Organizational Psychologist) will meet requirements.

• Anticipated NAICS Code: 541612 – Human Resources Consulting Services.

• Anticipated PSC Code: R499 Support – Professional: Other.

• Anticipated Place of Performance: Pentagon, Arlington, VA, or other Government sites within the National Capital Region.

• Anticipated Contract Award Date: January 2026.

• Anticipated Contract Start Date: January 2026.

• Targeted Period of Performance (POP): 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.

• Procurement History: Follow-on effort under Contract HQ0034-21-F-0081.

• Capabilities Statements must be submitted via email to whs.ncr.ad.mbx.ered-tasb-branch@mail.mil by October 15, 2025, 1:00 PM ET.

• Subject Line: "SSN: Human Capital Management Office (HCMO), [Company Name]"

• Limit of ten (10) pages, 12 pt. font, one-inch margins, MS Word or PDF format. Zipped files will not be accepted.

• No phone calls or meetings will be accepted.

• Responses are encouraged from all interested sources, including small businesses and socioeconomic concerns.

• Small businesses should identify their category (e.g., 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, WOSB) and size status for the identified NAICS code.

• Information on size standards and verification is available via SBA links provided.

• The government will not pay for information provided or reimburse costs associated with preparation and submission.

• All information provided is for Government planning purposes only.

• Respondents are asked to identify any gaps in the Draft PWS and suggest improvements.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing enterprise occupation structure and standards development support services to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)) Human Capital Management Office (HCMO).

• Develop, validate, and implement an occupation structure and standards for intelligence, security, and law enforcement work roles.

• Develop the Defense Intelligence Workforce Framework (DIWF) to define work roles within the Defense intelligence mission.

• Create a work role taxonomy, define tasks, technical competencies, knowledge, skills, abilities, behavioral indicators, and proficiency requirements.

• Develop minimum qualifications for each work role.

• Conduct job analysis, including interviews, focus groups, workshops, and questionnaires.

• All contractor personnel must possess the required experience, skills, knowledge, and capabilities.

• Deliverables must be on time, in the correct format, error-free, and meet established criteria.

• SME engagements must be timely, efficient, and elicit required information.

• Monthly written status reports must accurately reflect progress and status.

• Weekly status reports must be provided to the GPOC.

• Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years.

• Place of Performance: The Pentagon, Arlington, VA. Key personnel are required to be onsite 100% of the time. SME workshops/focus groups will be scheduled in SCIF space.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).

• Security: Contractor personnel must have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.

• Key Personnel: Principal Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Senior Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, and Junior Industrial/Organizational Psychologist.

• Training: Various mandatory training is required, including DoD Cyber Awareness, OPSEC, Intelligence Oversight, and others.

• Government Furnished Items: Facilities, equipment (computers/accessories for authorized telework), and materials will be provided.