For Prime Vendors

The sub-vendor
that actually
shows up.

The sub-vendor tier. The precision standard.

You've been burned by sub-vendors who carpet-bomb requirements and vanish after submission. We respond within 4 hours, submit maximum 3 vetted candidates, and update you every Monday, no exceptions, no grace period, from the very first requirement.

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<4hr
Response on every requirement, business hours
3 max
Pre-vetted candidates per role, never more
Zero
Double submissions, RTR confirmed always
Mon
Written status update on every active req

Published
commitments.
Not promises.

Every sub-vendor says they respond quickly. Every recruiter says they screen carefully. We write ours down publicly so any partner can hold us to them from the first requirement. No grace period. No exceptions. Day one.

01
<4hr
Response on every requirement
Every new requirement gets a response within 4 business hours: candidates, a timeline, or an honest explanation. Miss this, and it's escalated and resolved the same day. No exceptions.
In Writing
02
3 max
Pre-vetted candidates per role
Three technically screened, interview-ready candidates. Never forty. No carpet-bombing. Three right people or we keep working until we find them.
Pre-Vetted Always
03
Every Mon
Written status, without being asked
Every active requirement gets a Monday status update. Even when there's nothing new, we say that clearly. You never have to chase us.
Every Monday
04
Zero
Double submissions, RTR confirmed
Right-to-represent confirmed with every candidate before any submission. Your client relationships stay clean. Zero drama, every time.
RTR Confirmed

"Publishing commitments publicly forces accountability. Any partner holds us to these from the first requirement, which is exactly how it should be."

If we miss our 4-hour response window, it's escalated and resolved the same day, tracked against the SLA, not left to chance. That's the accountability behind the commitment.

Screening Process

What "pre-vetted"
actually means.

Every sub-vendor says their candidates are pre-vetted. Here's exactly what Acumers' pre-vetting involves: the four criteria every candidate clears before their profile goes anywhere.

1
Work Authorization Verified
Authorization type confirmed (USC, Green Card, or open EAD) before any submission. E-Verify enrollment status confirmed. Authorization type noted explicitly on every profile we send you. No gray areas.
2
Role-Specific Technical Screen
We know these tech stacks. We can tell the difference between a consultant who says they know Databricks and one who actually does. Every submission goes through a screen specific to the actual requirement, not a generic checklist. If there's a mismatch, we tell you before you waste an interview slot.
3
Communication & Professionalism
Client-facing communication quality, responsiveness, and professional presentation assessed before submission. Your client's first impression of a candidate reflects on your relationship, we take that seriously.
4
Interview Simulation Completed
Before any submission, candidates complete a mock interview against the role criteria. Candidates who can't pass the mock don't make the final three. You receive interview-ready talent, not candidates who need warm-up reps.
Our honest position
"If there's a mismatch we can't resolve, we tell you before you waste time, not after."
RTR confirmed before every submission, no exceptions
Authorization type noted on every profile sent to you
If we can't find three right candidates, we say so, not send weak profiles
We flag rate or spec issues on day one, not week three
VMS Platforms
Fieldglass · Beeline · IQNavigator · Coupa, and others as needed. Established workflows, no onboarding delays.
How We Partner

From first requirement
to filled role.

The process is as simple as it should be. Send a requirement, we respond, we submit three vetted people, we stay until it's filled.

Want to talk before sending a requirement? We're happy to schedule a 20-minute call to walk through our process and your typical requirement profile.
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01
You send the requirement
Job description, tech stack, rate range, location, start timeline. Any format: email, form, call. Works immediately, no onboarding needed.
Any formatNo setup required
02
We acknowledge in under 4 hours
Confirmation of receipt, initial fit assessment, and a timeline estimate. If the rate or spec has issues, we say that immediately rather than waste pipeline time.
<4hr responseHonest upfront
03
RTR confirmed. Three profiles submitted.
RTR confirmed, vetting complete, three profiles sent, each with a brief match rationale so you're not decoding resumes cold.
RTR confirmedMax 3 candidatesMatch rationale included
04
Monday updates until filled
Every Monday, every active requirement gets a written status. Interview results, pipeline status, feedback, all communicated clearly. You never chase us.
Weekly updatesNo chasing
05
Placed. And we stay available.
After placement, we remain available for any concerns, timesheet questions, or replacement needs. The relationship doesn't end at an offer. It's the foundation for the next requirement.
Post-placement supportRepeat-ready
Compliance & Operations

Ready from day one.
No surprises.

Before you send a single requirement, the operational infrastructure is in place. No delays, no missing documents, no back-and-forth before you can start working with us.

🔒
E-Verify Enrolled
Active participation. Work authorization confirmed (not assumed) on every engagement.
📋
Certificate of Insurance
General liability, professional liability, and workers comp certificates available immediately for MSA execution.
📝
MSA Execution
We review and execute standard sub-vendor MSAs with no unnecessary friction. Clear terms, mutual accountability.
🖥️
VMS-Ready
Operational in Fieldglass, Beeline, IQNavigator, Coupa. Existing workflows: no setup delay on first submission.
🌎
All 50 States
Registered and operating nationwide. No geographic restrictions on where we can support your requirements.
🛡️
90-Day Guarantee
Written 90-day replacement guarantee on permanent placements. If the candidate leaves within 90 days, we re-fill at no additional fee.
The Real Comparison

What changes when
you stop sourcing yourself.

Not a sales pitch, just the actual numbers next to each other.

Metric
Acumers
Typical Sourcing
Time to first candidate
< 4 business hours
Days to weeks
Candidates per role
Max 3, pre-vetted
Resume floods, unscreened
Double-submission risk
Zero, RTR confirmed
Common with multi-vendor sourcing
Recruiting cost structure
Disclosed margin, one relationship
20–25% contingency fees, industry standard
If the placement doesn't work out
90-day guarantee, no added fee
Often none, or a much shorter window
Status visibility
Written Monday updates, unprompted
Follow-up required to get status

"Typical Sourcing" reflects common patterns across multi-vendor and contingency staffing, not any single named competitor.

Vendor FAQ

What prime vendors
always ask first.

Answered directly: no runaround.

Full FAQ →

Immediately. Send a requirement today. We respond within 4 business hours. MSA execution and COI exchange can happen in parallel.

Permanent placements: 90-day replacement guarantee in writing. If the placed candidate leaves for performance or fit reasons within 90 days, we re-fill at no additional fee.

Contract placements: We move immediately to identify a replacement if a consultant is released early.

Ready to Start

Send a requirement.
We respond within 4 hours.

Send a Requirement Now
Ready to fill a role?

Email us the requirement: JD, tech stack, rate range, location, timeline. We'll respond within 4 business hours with an initial assessment and next steps.

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Schedule a Call
Want to talk first?

20 minutes to walk through our process and your typical requirement profile. No commitment required on either side before we start.

Schedule a call → Full contact page
<4hr
Response guarantee
3 max
Candidates per role
Zero
Double submissions
90-day
Perm placement guarantee
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