Notice of Intent of Sole Source Award

The Department of War, Washington Headquarters Services, issued a notice on February 6, 2026, announcing its intent to award a sole source firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. for Private Sector Leadership Engagement recruitment services. The contract, valued at an estimated $60,000,000, will run from April 18, 2026, to October 17, 2029. This sole source action is justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing that only Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. possesses the unique qualifications and expertise required. The government conducted extensive market research and determined that competition would not be advantageous. Responses to this notice must provide clear evidence that competition would benefit the government, not be cost or time prohibitive, and not hinder the mission objectives or obligations under Executive Order 14222. This is not a request for quotes or proposals, and the government will not cover costs incurred by respondents. Future announcements will be made on SAM.gov.

The Department of War announced its intent to award a sole source firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. for Private Sector Leadership Engagement recruitment services. Valued at an estimated $60,000,000, the contract will run from April 18, 2026, to October 17, 2029. This action, justified under FAR 6.302-1, is due to Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.'s unique qualifications and expertise, as determined by extensive market research. The government invites responses demonstrating that competition would be advantageous, cost-effective, and not hinder mission objectives or Executive Order 14222. However, the decision to compete remains at the government's discretion. This is not a request for quotes or proposals, and interested parties should direct questions via email to Ronica Shelton, the Contracting Officer.