Pre-Employment Hiring Center of Excellence (PEHCE)
ID: 15DDHQ25R00000003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFDRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIONHEADQUATERSSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22152, USA

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION (R615)

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https://sam.gov/opp/27dc48c7f1ef4643bd97b6d75f7f0bd4/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is seeking proposals for the Pre-Employment Hiring Center of Excellence (PEHCE) to enhance its hiring processes. The objective of this procurement is to secure an all-in-one solution that streamlines and expedites the pre-employment hiring for various positions, including Special Agents and Intelligence Analysts, while reducing the time to hire and minimizing candidate loss to competing organizations. This initiative is crucial for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the DEA's recruitment practices, ensuring compliance with federal employment standards through modern technology and secure processes. Interested contractors can reach out to Teresa Roshau-Delgado at teresa.a.roshaudelgado@dea.gov or Yokita Davis at yokita.m.davis@dea.gov for further details, with the contract expected to span five years, including a base year and four optional years.

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    Teresa Roshau-Delgado
    teresa.a.roshaudelgado@dea.gov
    yokita davis
    yokita.m.davis@dea.gov
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    A28 RFP Package 15DDHQ25R00000003 (20241220).pdf
    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seeks proposals for an all-in-one solution to streamline and expedite pre-employment hiring processes. The request for proposals (RFP 15DDHQ25R00000003) outlines the need for services related to various positions, including Special Agents, Intelligence Analysts, Forensic Chemists, and Diversion Investigators. The objective is to reduce the time to hire, enhance efficiency, and minimize candidate loss to competing organizations. The contract will cover a five-year period with a base year plus four optional years, encompassing a range of activities such as competency-based assessments, psychological examinations, fingerprinting, and polygraph tests. Key deliverables expected from the contractor include efficient scheduling, applicant tracking, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The DEA emphasizes the need for a secure and thorough process that incorporates modern technology to manage assessments and maintain data integrity. The contractor must also provide real-time updates to the DEA, ensuring transparency and responsiveness throughout the hiring process. Overall, the DEA aims to transform its hiring practices, enabling timely and effective recruitment while adhering to the strict standards of federal employment.
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