Brand Name Talent Acquisition Platform Software Licensing

Pursuant to FAR 5.201, the U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is synopsizing the following contract action:

1. In accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 11.105 and under the statutory authority permitting the use of other than full and open competition 10 United States Code (U.S.C.)  2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No other Supplies Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements; the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) intends to solicit on a sole source basis to Yello (Cage: 7NSB1), 55 E. Monroe St Ste 3600, Chicago, IL 60603 for the procurement of Yello software licenses and software maintenance.

2. There is an existing requirement for previous, current, and future commercial contract actions for recruitment tools and event management software supporting Government hiring and outreach efforts particular to the software manufacturer Yello (Cage: 7NSB1), 55 E. Monroe St Ste 3600, Chicago, IL 60603. The applicable North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this requirement is 513210 – Software Publishers. The size standard is $47 million in accordance with the current version of the Table of Size Standards dated 17 March 2023 (13 CFR 121.201). This is the only manufacturer that has been identified that can provide these requirements.

    a. The ability to directly provide Yello software and maintenance to the US Government which includes, but is not limited to the following minimum capabilities:

• Admin (Recruiter) User Seats – staff employees designated as recruiters to access this software.
• Compatible with current equipment – Yello mobile app to be accessible on iPads and tablets that only have Wi-Fi capability.

• Contractor will host the candidate information such as names, contact information, and resumes, and it shall be accessible via the web (cloud).
• Virtual Job Fair with ability to integrate with Microsoft Teams for hosting virtual hiring events and webinar-style info sessions.
• Video and Text chat with retention capability. This provides the ability for candidates to chat directly with staff members during virtual events.
• Multiple channels/Rooms with video conference capabilities to host live discussions to interact with candidates. 
• Ability for End-User to make “Free Text” changes in real time to adjust information in the channels, start times, and descriptions of events.
• Able to handle load for 500+ people (scalable). This includes resume inputting and video conferencing capabilities to handle large audiences dialing into conferencing function.
• Upload capacity for graphics, videos, and documents to provide the ability for candidates to upload those items on their candidate profile.
• Software accessibility by both Department of Defense (DoD) and non-DoD users
• Compatible and compliant with the American Disability Act (ADA) to allow access for all participants. Software must provide capability to allow all parties to interact via hearing and/or sight.
• Capture of resumes with smart document scanning that completes a search for specific keywords to find potential candidates and rate resumes.
• Advanced Candidate Sort and Search – Resume keyword & Boolean search for recruiters to search, filter, and find candidates using filters or keywords.
• Backup of data collected from candidate information, contact information, and resume documents.
• Email distribution for candidates to receive email communication from command representatives.
• Ability to demonstrate capabilities to include workflow prior to commitment.
• Ability to create custom forms easily. This includes customized hiring workflow included to better understand visibility into hiring process.
• New employee hiring software that tracks all phases of hiring process from initial recruitment to onboarding.
• Virtual training capabilities with the ability to train staff members virtually.
• Custom analytics that provide data on candidates who are applying for positions. Different categories can be pulled by recruitment teams to review data submitted by candidates.
• Marketing Capability to promote job and career fair events.
• Reporting capability to report on number of candidates who are submitting resumes in excel format.
• Event management platform to strategize, plan and share event information across the organization all in one place.  Items in this platform include Enterprise-wide event calendar; Key relationship profiles; Event expense tracking, reporting for Return on Investment (ROI); Marketing materials and notes for information points to be used by recruiters.
• Pre-event planning that allows DoD to brand and market command participations at career fairs and events. 
• Capability to reach various campus sites and different points of contacts in one platform.
• Build and maintain campus/university relationships with the U.S. Government. Provides the ability to track and manage campus event information such as campus POC's, career fair costs, dates, and other customized key information at the campus level.
• Ability for candidates to pre-register for career fair event(s) by completing job evaluations and uploading their resumes on mobile applications and desktops.
• Interview scheduling before and during career fair recruitment events.
• Customizable email templates to communicate with candidates before, during and after career fair events.
• Immediate candidate evaluation feedback that allows Human Resources or hiring managers to make prompt recruitment decisions.
• Capability to allow for multiple user access.
• Utilizing Government email and laptops to sort, search, download and export multiple resumes.
• 24-hour helpdesk support.
• Dedicated account support to provide support, training, and strategic guidance on best-in class recruiting capabilities.
• Capability for free text data input on candidate intake forms and pre-registration forms.
• Capability to match candidate skills identified on resumes to available vacancies.

3. ACC–APG is requesting information IAW Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 205.205-71, DFARS 206.302-1(d), and DFARS Procedures, Guidance and Information (PGI) 206.302-1(d), to determine whether companies other than Yello can provide all the products and services listed in ‘paragraph 2 item a’ above, which are required to effectively attend, recruit, and report on the command’s presence at various recruitment and  career fair events. Any interested company must provide technical evidence substantiating their ability to meet, in whole, the requirements listed in paragraph 2.

4. Please provide an information paper which addresses the above. Submissions shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Verbal responses will not be considered. Responses shall be submitted in writing, via email, and shall not exceed 5 pages, 12-point font. Ensure individual files do not exceed 9MB. Interested vendors may identify their capabilities by responding to this requirement no later than 10:00 AM EST, Wednesday, 04 Sept 2024. Responses and/or questions concerning this requirement shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Tanya Buttner at tanya.d.buttner.civ@army.mil and Contract Specialist, Esha Guhaniyogi at esha.guhaniyogi.civ@army.mil.

This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government.