Pre-employment and Exit Interview Services

Export Development Canada (EDC) is soliciting proposals for Pre-employment and Exit Interview Services under solicitation number 26-005, with a response deadline of May 22, 2026. The contract aims to establish a framework for providing comprehensive support services related to the screening of new employees and non-employees, maintaining ongoing security clearance status during their tenure, and facilitating the departure process upon termination or exit. The solicitation is open to federal contractors and is posted on Merx.com, where bidding documents and pricing details are available. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 561611 applies, indicating the scope involves employment placement and recruitment services. Proposals must adhere to federal procurement standards and include required certifications such as W-9, Unique Entity ID, and socio-economic status declarations, with options for small business, women-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and HUBZone classifications. Offerors must self-certify compliance with debarment status, the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, and affirmative action requirements if applicable, and may be subject to background investigations under relevant legal frameworks. While the solicitation does not specify fixed pricing or contract value due to missing financial details in the documents, evaluation will follow a Best Value trade-off methodology, prioritizing purchase price (45 points), alignment with organizational needs (15 points), principal place of business (15 points), and service quality (10 points), among other weighted factors. Required submissions include completed certification forms, proof of insurance covering general liability, auto, errors and omissions, and umbrella coverage with the government named as additional insured, along with compliance with safety regulations including OSHA standards. Performance will be conducted remotely or through digital means, with no physical delivery location specified, and services must meet the highest standards of professional conduct and data security. All proposals must be submitted electronically via Merx.com, and the point of contact for inquiries is Chidinma Ugoh at solicitations@edc.ca. The contract is not expected to follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model, and award will go to the highest-scoring offer based on a comprehensive evaluation of technical capability, cost efficiency, and compliance with all mandated requirements.