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Request for Information (RFI) Global Talent Acquisition System

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19AQMM-RFI-26-1005Federal

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The Department of State, Bureau of Acquisitions, is issuing Request for Information 19AQMM-RFI-26-1005 to conduct market research for a global talent acquisition and applicant tracking system. The objective is to implement a solution that supports recruitment activities across more than 170 overseas embassies and consulates, improving the experience for foreign national applicants and reducing manual data entry. The system must be native to, certified for, or capable of integrating with PeopleSoft HCM and must provide comprehensive workflow management for vacancy announcements, candidate screening, interviews, selections, and onboarding. Technical requirements include FedRAMP authorization, FIPS 199 Moderate compliance, US-based data residency, and Section 508 accessibility. The solution must also feature a secure, mobile-compatible public portal optimized for low-bandwidth connections and integrate with Department single sign-on. While this RFI is for planning purposes and not a formal solicitation, respondents must provide rough-order-of-magnitude pricing for licensing, implementation, data migration, integration, training, and annual maintenance. Submissions are limited to 15 pages and must be delivered electronically to Contracting Officers Maria Anguiano and Ashley Johnson by October 12, 2026.

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State Department RFI for a global talent acquisition and applicant tracking system.

NAICS

513210 - Software Publishers

Place of Performance

3070, VA, USA

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NONE

Documents

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19AQMM-RFI-26-1005 Global Talent Acquisition System

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AgencyDepartment Of State → Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
Contacts
Maria Anguiano
Ashley Johnson

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See Global Talent Acquisition System RFI 19AQMM-RFI-26-1005 document attached. 


RFI submission page limit is revised to 15 pages. 

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