Assessments and Assessment Support Capabilities

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather feedback on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) employment selection assessments and development services. OPM seeks modern, scalable assessments that can be integrated into its existing USA Hire platform, aiming for cost savings and adherence to federal hiring requirements. This initiative, driven by Executive Order 14170, seeks to expand the USA Hire platform's technical competency assessments for various federal job series. The RFI specifies minimum requirements for these assessments, including compliance with the Chance to Compete Act and 29 CFR Part 1607, and emphasizes the need for job analysis-based content. OPM is particularly interested in assessments measuring technical skills (e.g., IT, finance, engineering) and seeks information on assessment development services from vendors with Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychologists on staff. Key guiding principles for vendor offerings include AI-forward solutions, merit-based hiring, and government efficiency. Responses are due by December 10, 2025, and should detail COTS assessments and/or development services, focusing on how they can measure technical skills for federal occupations. This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

This document outlines key information required for assessing various aspects of a company's assessment offerings, likely for government procurement or review. It details categories such as company name, assessment title, applicable federal job series, and technical skills assessed. It also covers target career levels (Entry, Mid, Expert), delivery format (Proctored or Unproctored), and technical report availability. Crucially, the document requests details on the pricing model (per-use, per-candidate, unlimited use license, or other) along with an explanation. Finally, it asks for federal and private sector usage history, providing a comprehensive framework for evaluating the suitability and experience of assessment providers.