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CONSOLIDATED HIRING OPERATIONS AND PERSONNEL SERVICES III (CHOPS III)

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The Consolidated Hiring Operations and Personnel Services III (CHOPS III) is a forecast opportunity for the CISA Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer to acquire advanced human resource management support services. The scope of work involves providing comprehensive functional expertise across several critical domains, including talent acquisition, workforce planning, HR policy and accountability, pay and compensation, recruitment, HRIT, and data analytics, as well as P/PM support. This requirement is designated as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 541612, with the place of performance located in Arlington, Virginia. The contract is managed by the Department of Homeland Security and lists KnowledgeBank Inc as the incumbent contractor. Interested parties can coordinate through the designated points of contact, including George Carroll and Justin Blyth, or the Small Business Specialist, Melody Hinkle.

General Info

CISA seeks small business HR management support services in Arlington, Virginia for CHOPS III.

Agency

Department of Homeland Security → DHS Hq/cisa

NAICS

541612 - Human Resources Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Arlington, VA, USA

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SBA

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PostedOct 23

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AgencyDepartment of Homeland Security → DHS Hq/cisa

Contacts3 people available

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Homeland Security → DHS Hq/cisa

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George Carroll

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Justin Blyth

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Melody HinkleSmall Business Specialist/APFS Coordinator

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Full Description

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Provide the CISA Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) with Human Resource Management support services for the CHOPS III program by utilizing advanced human resources expertise. The contract includes comprehensive functional support across the following areas: P/PM support; Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning; HR Policy and Accountability; Pay and Compensation; Recruitment; HRIT; and Data Analytics.

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