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American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation Services

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The Department of Homeland Security's S&T division is seeking a contractor to provide American Sign Language interpretation services to ensure communication access and equal opportunity for its employees and program participants. The scope of work includes both in-person translation and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) for situations where on-site services are unavailable. The selected contractor must provide the necessary videoconferencing technology and high-speed internet infrastructure to facilitate remote sessions, and all VRI interpreters must meet the same certification standards as on-site professionals. This opportunity is forecasted as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 541930, with the primary place of performance located in Washington, District of Columbia. The contract is managed by the DHS Headquarters, with TCS Interpreting Inc listed as the incumbent contractor. Interested parties can coordinate through the designated point of contact, Candace Thomas, or the Small Business Specialist, Nicholas Milillo.

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DHS seeks a small business for in-person and remote ASL interpretation services.

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Department of Homeland Security → DHS Hq/s&t

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

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AgencyDepartment of Homeland Security → DHS Hq/s&t
Contacts2 people available
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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Homeland Security → DHS Hq/s&t
Office AddressN/A
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Candace Thomas
contact@example.gov
+1 (555) 000-0000
Nicholas MililloSmall Business Specialist/APFS Coordinator
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+1 (555) 000-0000

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S&T requires sign language interpretation to help support communication access for individuals who are employed by S&T and those who are served or encountered in S&T programs and activities. The Contractor shall provide sign language interpretation. Sign language interpretation is visual communication that provides interpretation and translation of spoken words to and from individuals using a sign language system in various situations including in- person meetings, or via VRI. S&T requires Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) services to help support communication and ensure equal opportunity for individuals who are employed by S&T and those who are served or encountered in S&T programs and activities as an option when in-person, on-site interpreting services are not immediately available. Contractors providing VRI services must have the same certification requirements as on-site language interpreters. The Contractor shall be able to use and provide videoconferencing technology, equipment, and a high-speed internet connection with sufficient bandwidth to provide the interpretation services of an interpreter from one location to people at a different location(s).

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