HireVue Video Interviewing and Assessments Software Subscription

The 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron awarded a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to EC America, Inc., a large business and exclusive federal distributor for HireVue, Inc., to procure the HireVue Video Interviewing and Assessments Software Subscription. This cloud-based SaaS solution supports the Air Force Personnel Center’s Talent Management Division in recruiting Department of the Air Force interns through AI-driven, predictive assessments of applicant competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The contract includes a 12-month base period with four additional 12-month option periods, extending performance through June 17, 2031, and is funded under Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Fiscal Year 3400 appropriations. The procurement is justified under 41 U.S.C. § 1901 and FAR 12.201-1 due to the lack of alternative vendors capable of delivering a FedRAMP Moderate-authorized, live and on-demand video interviewing platform with integrated SAML 2.0 Single Sign-On, API access, and geographically distributed operations—requirements essential for processing Personally Identifiable Information across decentralized Air Force units. EC America’s exclusivity as the sole federal distributor and HireVue’s unique FedRAMP authorization make full and open competition infeasible without causing unacceptable mission delays, given the 7–9 month timeframe typically required for new vendors to achieve compliance. The software delivery involves three core components: one license for HireVue Video Interviewing, twelve licenses for HireVue Assessments, and one license for HireVue Invites and Reminders Powered by Text, all delivered remotely without physical shipment. Performance is primarily located in Virginia at the AFPC/DPZ Talent Management Division, while contract administration is managed from JBSA-Randolph, Texas. Acceptance is contingent upon issuance of an Authority to Operate by the Air Force, which requires full compliance with FedRAMP Impact Level Moderate, NIST-based security controls, and successful integration with government systems. The contractor is responsible for providing security artifacts to support ATO documentation and ensuring platform functionality, while the government retains responsibility for final authorization and operational acceptance. No pricing details are disclosed, but the contract is structured as a firm-fixed price with no provision for cost-reimbursable elements. No packaging, marking, or preservation requirements apply due to the digital nature of the service, and no socioeconomic certifications or small business preferences are associated with the award. The contract does not include explicit inspection criteria but relies entirely on technical and cybersecurity