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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on June 30, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Cultural Advisor (CA) Staffing and Language Support

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NAICS: 541930
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FY27 -Request for Quotation- OSSE -DEL -BPA-American Sign Language-Interpreters - DCSS Vendors or CBE Vendors and Open Market
Solicitation # Doc846250
The District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education is soliciting contractors to provide American Sign Language, translation, and interpretation services for the Strong Start DC Early Intervention Program. The primary goal is to eliminate communication barriers for residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, or non-English speaking, specifically regarding medical and early childhood developmental discussions. Services include interpretation for individual appointments, IFSP meetings, and community forums, as well as the translation of programmatic materials into American Sign Language and at least eight other languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Amharic, Arabic, Portuguese, and French. This solicitation may result in one or more Blanket Purchase Agreements with a not-to-exceed ceiling of 100,000 dollars, with vendors ranked by pricing and utilized in order of rank. The period of performance extends from the date of award through September 30, 2027. Qualified contractors must provide a team of at least five medically trained ASL interpreters and ten medically or developmentally trained interpreters and translators. Applicants are required to submit at least 20 resumes of qualified personnel, two translation samples, and detailed fee schedules for rush and cancellation services. Mandatory insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability with a ten-year extended reporting period, and a five million dollar Commercial Umbrella policy. Administrative requirements include the submission of a W-9, a Master Supplier Form, and the use of the DC Vendor Portal for monthly electronic invoicing. Performance is subject to the DC Language Access Act of 2004 and IDEA 2011 regulations, with a standard 48-hour notice required for most service requests.
State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

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The contract seeks qualified U.S. citizens fluent in both Modern Standard Arabic and English at an ILR/DLPT level 3 or higher to serve as Cultural Advisors supporting U.S. military units operating in a Host Nation environment. These advisors will provide critical translation services, cultural guidance, sponsorship coordination, and assistance with base access to ensure effective and culturally informed military operations. The role demands deep linguistic proficiency and cultural competence to bridge communication gaps and enhance operational effectiveness in the field, particularly at Al Dhafra Air Base. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 541930, issued by the Department of Defense under the agency designation FA5706 380 Econs Cons. The solicitation was posted on June 30, 2026, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM. While no set-aside type is specified, the requirement is focused on personnel who must meet stringent language and citizenship criteria to perform duties in a sensitive, high-stakes operational environment, emphasizing the need for trusted, cleared U.S. citizens with proven language capabilities and cultural expertise.

General Info

Hire fluent U.S. citizens with Arabic-English ILR level 3 for cultural advisory roles at Al Dhafra Air Base.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA5706 380 Econs ConsView Agency

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Al Dhafra Air Base, AE-AZ, ARE

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA570626R0002.

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Al Dhafra Host Nation Cultural Advisors 2026

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA5706 380 Econs Cons
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Provide U.S. citizen Cultural Advisors fluent in Modern Standard Arabic and English (ILR/DLPT 3+) to support U.S. military units with translation, sponsorships, base access, and cultural advising in a Host Nation environment.

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