OPM USA HIRE II Support Services - ADVANCE NOTICE FOR INDUSTRY DAY & DUE DILIGENCE SESSIONS
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 General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) has issued an advance notice for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) USA HIRE II Support Services requirement. This notice announces an Industry Day on March 17, 2026, and Due Diligence Sessions from March 17-20, 2026, both in Philadelphia, PA. The USA HIRE II program aims to provide federal agencies with high-quality, skills-based assessments for identifying top talent. An RFI was released on February 5, 2026, with an RFP anticipated in October 2026.
Opportunity Details
The USA HIRE II program will offer federal agencies access to high-quality, skills-based assessments for mission-critical and mission-support jobs. This includes off-the-shelf and custom assessments, delivered via a state-of-the-art online platform designed for flexibility and improved hiring outcomes. The GSA FAS Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) is managing this acquisition.
Industry Engagement
- Industry Day: An in-person Industry Day will be held on March 17, 2026, at 09:00 ET in Philadelphia, PA. The Government will explain the USA HIRE II vision and requirements. Attendees can ask questions during the presentation or submit them in advance.
- Due Diligence Sessions: In-person Due Diligence sessions will take place from March 17-20, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA. These 60-minute sessions are for eligible Industry Partners to gain knowledge and ask technical questions about the upcoming RFI/RFP and provided documents. Attendance is not mandatory for participating in the RFP phase.
- Eligibility for Due Diligence: Contractors may be considered eligible if they respond to the RFI questions by the deadline and demonstrate capability as a prime contractor, possess a commercial assessment platform, and have Industrial/Organizational Psychologist and Psychometric Experts on staff.
Key Dates & Actions
- RFI Release: February 5, 2026
- RSVP for Industry Day: Email Sarah Hastings (sarah.hastings@gsa.gov) by 09:00 ET on February 27, 2026. Include company name, POC, email, phone, and attendee names.
- Request Due Diligence Session: Email Sarah Hastings (sarah.hastings@gsa.gov) by 09:00 ET on February 27, 2026. Include company name, POC, email, phone, and attendee names (limit 10 per IP/team).
- Industry Day: March 17, 2026, 09:00 ET, Philadelphia, PA.
- Due Diligence Sessions: March 17-20, 2026, Philadelphia, PA.
- RFP Release: Anticipated October 2026.
Contract & Set-Aside
- Type: Special Notice (for an upcoming RFI/RFP)
- Product Service Code: DA10 (Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (SaaS Or Subscription) Involved With The Analysis, Design, Development, Code, Test And Release Packaging Services Associated With Application Development Projects, As Well As Off The Shelf Business Software.)
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Contact Information
For RSVPs and Due Diligence requests: Ms. Sarah Hastings (sarah.hastings@gsa.gov). For general inquiries: Steven Nerenberg (steven.nerenberg@gsa.gov), Michael Levy (michael.levy@gsa.gov), and Sarah Hastings (sarah.hastings@gsa.gov).