Alternate Interpreter Pool Services

The contract seeks to establish and maintain a pre-vetted pool of alternate American Sign Language interpreters who are RID-certified and eligible for Tier 3 PSI designation, ensuring seamless service continuity when primary interpreters are unavailable. These interpreters must be rapidly deployable to support critical communication needs, particularly within federal operations requiring high reliability and quality of interpretation services. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, explicitly reserved for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and falls under the NAICS code 561320 for employment placement and executive search services. The contract is managed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock, a division of the Department of Defense, with performance expected at a location identified by zip code 20817. Interested parties must submit proposals by July 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time, following the posting of the opportunity on June 18, 2026. While no specific point of contact is listed, the solicitation is accessible through the SAM.gov portal, and bidders must demonstrate proven capability in sourcing, vetting, and managing a reliable network of qualified interpreters capable of meeting urgent, high-stakes interpretation requirements in federal settings.