Intent to Sole Source

The Small Business Administration (SBA) plans to award a sole source contract to Equifax Workforce Solutions for services related to unemployment compensation and employment verification. This procurement will be conducted under the authority provided by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), supported by a limited source justification, indicating that the contract is being awarded without a competitive bidding process due to specific criteria. The contract, identified by solicitation number 0302010EQ0003, was announced on August 17, 2020, and falls under the NAICS code 541612, which covers administrative management and general management consulting services. The contracting office is the SBA’s Office of the Chief Operating Officer, based in Washington, DC. Contact for additional information is Sara Soeka, who can be reached via email or telephone. The contract focuses on specialized verification services crucial for managing unemployment compensation, highlighting the exclusive capability of Equifax Workforce Solutions to fulfill the government's needs in this specific area. The award reflects the agency’s intent to streamline processes and ensure accurate, timely employment verification through trusted private sector expertise.