Notice of Intent of Sole Source Award
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Defense / Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. for Private Sector Leadership Engagement Support Services. The estimated value of this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is $60,000,000. Interested parties must submit clear and convincing evidence by February 13, 2026, demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Opportunity Details
This notice outlines the Government's intent to award a firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract for Private Sector Leadership Engagement recruitment services. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561312 – Executive Search Services, with a Small Business Size Standard of $34 million. The place of performance is Alexandria, VA.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Intended Awardee: Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.
- Estimated Value: $60,000,000
- Period of Performance: April 18, 2026, to October 17, 2029
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM EST
- Published: February 6, 2026
Justification & Response
This sole source action is pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." The Government states it has conducted extensive market research and determined that no other vendor possesses the unique qualifications, proprietary methodologies, and proven expertise required.
This is NOT a request for quotes or proposals. Interested parties must submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, not cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission objective. Any information received will only be considered for determining whether a competitive procurement in the future is in the Government's best interest. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Ronica Shelton, Contracting Officer
- Email: ronica.l.shelton.civ@mail.mil
- Note: Questions or comments must be directed via e-mail only; phone calls or voice messages will not be accepted or receive a response.