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This is a JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT (OPEN MARKET OR GSA)UNDER $250,000. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), “only one source [is] reasonably available” which states that, “For purch... This is a JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT (OPEN MARKET OR GSA)UNDER $250,000. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), “only one source [is] reasonably available” which states that, “For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). Handshake is the only talent marketplace in the US that is connected to over 1000 universities domestically (85% of the Top 500) which involves the largest student marketplace of over 6.2 million active students and young alumni .

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This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source purchase order and is not a request for competitive proposals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Scientific Education ... This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source purchase order and is not a request for competitive proposals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Scientific Education and Professional Development (DSEPD), in Atlanta, GA, hereby announces intent to solicit and enter into a contract with Stryder Corp. dba Handshake, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), only one source [is] reasonably available, and under authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, Other Than Full and Open Competition procedures . This requirement is for recruitment platform access/annual membership to Handshake. Stryder Corp. dba Handshake is the only talent marketplace in the US that is connected to domestic universities. Their partnerships with over 1000 universities domestically (85% of the Top 500) gives them the largest student marketplace of over 6.2 million active students and young alumni which the CDC can source from. Currently CDC uses Handshake to post jobs and events at Universities that utilize the platform for Career Services. With Handshake’s Premium level of service, DSEPD will be able to realize many of our core initiatives for 2020 and beyond including: 1. Build and manage a digital early talent pipeline 2. Expand our current university recruitment footprint digitally outside of our core schools 3. Increase the diversity within our early/entry-level talent pipeline Handshake is the only technology platform that will allow us to accomplish all of these goals due to the unique talent marketplace that Handshake has constructed. Only talent marketplace in the US that incorporates over 6 million Students, 85% of the top 500 universities (1,000+ universities in total), and Employer. Only platform that would allow to expand our higher education partnerships across over 1,000 universities using a single database & login to reach across the entire network. Only early talent marketplace that integrates with the university registrar's database and therefore the only place that would provide DSEPD access to verified academic data. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however, the Government shall consider all responses received within ten (10) days of this posting, in accordance with FAR 5.203 (A)(1). If no affirmative responses are received within ten (10) days, negotiations will be conducted with Handshake, as the only source and a contract will be issued without any additional notices being posted. The Government will review any/all capabilities statements and pricing information submitted and determine if other qualified sources do exist that could provide this requirement. Information received in response to this announcement will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for these services and/or supplies in the future. A determination by the CDC not to compete this proposed contract, based upon responses to this notification, is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. This is a notice of intent and is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. No solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can meet the requirement are encouraged to identify themselves and provide a substantive statement with descriptive literature and any other supporting information to the Contracting Specialist within ten (10) days of publication of this notice by July 16 at 8:00 a.m. All information received within 10 days of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government to determine if more than one firm can meet the Government's requirements and is capable of providing technically acceptable services. Responses to this posting must be submitted in writing via e-mail only. A determination not to compete the described requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Federal Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. Any questions or comments should be directed via e-mail ONLY to Marie Bartkevicius at vgj6@cdc.gov. Thank you for your interest.