Recruitment Acceleration - Handshake
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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Recruitment Acceleration - Handshake. This opportunity seeks a platform delivered as a service for databases and middleware, enabling distributed platform, application, and system integration resources for cross-application development, communications, and information sharing, specifically for recruitment acceleration. Responses are due by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement, identified by Product Service Code DH10, involves providing a platform-as-a-service solution. This platform is intended to support recruitment acceleration initiatives by offering database and middleware capabilities, along with resources for distributed platforms, application development, system integration, and facilitating communication and information sharing across various applications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, at 03:59 AM UTC
- Published: April 27, 2026, at 06:46 PM UTC
Evaluation
Evaluation criteria are not specified in the provided metadata.
Additional Notes
For any inquiries regarding this opportunity, please contact Ross Gillingham at gillingham.ross@epa.gov or (513) 569-7377. The issuing office is the CONSTRUCTION, FINANCE, ADMINISTRATIVE & IA DIVISION within the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.