Justification and Approval for Handshake Premium
ID: 47HAA025Q0005Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONUS

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9bc07cc715a044259d08987b0493cba4/view
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    Description

    The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking to procure five years of Handshake Premium products to support the Office of Human Resources Management's National Recruitment Center in Washington, D.C. This procurement includes access to the Talent Engagement Suite, Federal Expert Assist, Insights, Event Manager, and Branding, along with 30 licenses, aimed at enhancing the recruitment process for college students. Handshake Premium is a vital tool for federal agencies, providing advanced features such as targeted applicant pools and analytics, which are essential for competing with smaller organizations in attracting top talent. Interested parties can reach out to Johnathan Perkins at johnathan.perkins@gsa.gov or Carmen Falls at carmen.falls@gsa.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Johnathan Perkins
    (202) 215-9614
    johnathan.perkins@gsa.gov
    Carmen Falls
    carmen.falls@gsa.gov
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    Handshake Justification REDACTED 12102024.pdf
    The document discusses Handshake, a digital job site that facilitates college entry-level hiring by connecting employers to a talent pool of over 12 million users from 19 million U.S. college students. While their free partnership with college career centers provides basic job posting capabilities, significant benefits require the Handshake Premium version. Key features of Handshake Premium include the ability to build targeted applicant pools based on various criteria (such as veterans and academic performance), advanced analytics for identifying suitable universities, and improved event management for virtual recruitment activities. The document also highlights the competitive landscape, noting that 27 federal agencies, including the FBI and NASA, utilize Handshake Premium to enhance their recruitment efforts. It emphasizes the need for federal organizations to leverage this platform, particularly given their competition for talent with smaller agencies that have fewer resources. Overall, Handshake Premium serves as a strategic tool for federal agencies to enhance their recruitment processes and effectively connect with potential candidates.
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