Notice of Intent to Sole Source Recruitment Services via Linkedin
Overview
Buyer
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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 the Navy, Fleet Readiness Center (FRC), specifically Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Procurement Group, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for LinkedIn recruitment services. The intent is to award a purchase order to Carahsoft Technology Corporation (Cage code: 1P3C5) for these services. This procurement is for Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) in San Diego, CA, to maintain eleven (11) concurrent, active job postings on LinkedIn.
Opportunity Details
- Purpose: To procure and maintain LinkedIn recruitment services (part numbers 715-JBSRUT020 and JBMNGRSET-2) for FRCSW to fill critical positions.
- Scope: Provision of eleven (11) designated LinkedIn job-posting slots for one year, allowing for continuous rotation and maximizing recruitment efforts.
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA.
Sole Source Rationale
The Government intends to procure these services on a sole source basis from Carahsoft Technology Corporation under the authority of FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(i), citing "only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." Carahsoft Technology Corporation is identified as the only authorized retailer/reseller for the required LinkedIn services, based on exclusive licensing agreements and brand-name justification. The procurement is for services below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), not exceeding $350k.
Response Information
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement.
- Submission Deadline: Capability statements must be received within three (3) calendar days after the publication date (March 2, 2026), which is by March 5, 2026.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to submission and at the time of award.
- Purpose of Responses: Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Set-Aside
This is an 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) procurement.
Contact Information
For submissions and more information, contact:
- Sarah M. Moore: sarah.m.moore68.civ@us.navy.mil
- Amanda Taylor: amanda.j.taylor80.civ@us.navy.mil