Tune in for a critical analysis of the $750 million USA Hire recompete, a colossal contract poised to transform federal talent assessment across the government. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is expanding this centralized online assessment program, which already serves over 80 agencies, to meet the demands of federal workforce modernization. This single-award contract, valued at an estimated $750 million over 8 years, is open to all vendors and requires the selected prime to handle millions of job applicants annually.
We break down OPM’s ambitious vision, which is driven by federal hiring reforms like the Chance to Compete Act of 2024. The new platform will focus heavily on advanced capabilities, including:
Crucially, this recompete opens significant subcontracting lanes for small businesses, even though the prime contract is full and open competition. We provide actionable guidance for small and niche firms—including those with SBA 8a or women-owned small business certification—on how to strategically position themselves. Learn how to sharpen your capability statement, leverage your credentials, and network effectively with likely prime bidders (such as Pearson/PDRI, Deloitte, Leidos, or Booz Allen) now, before the final Request for Proposals (RFP) is anticipated in 2026.
If your business fits into talent tech, testing, analytics, or IT services, now is the time to secure your place in this major federal hiring initiative.