Extension to Sign Language Interpreting Services (SLIS) - HM0177-14-C-0012

The contract HM0177-14-C-0012 involves extending an existing sole source agreement with MAF Interpreting, Inc. to provide sign language interpreting services for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). This extension, authorized under FAR 6.302-1 and justified by the unique capabilities of MAF Interpreting, is set to continue through December 30, 2019, following the original contract expiration on June 29, 2019. The services support NGA employees with disabilities as mandated by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and include daily on-site interpreting, dedicated and intermittent interpreting services, temporary duty assignments, and deployments. These services will be delivered across multiple locations, including NGA Campuses East and West, Arnold, Missouri, Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, and overseas deployments. MAF Interpreting is identified as the only vendor capable of meeting the specialized requirements due to their current clearances, skills, and existing personnel in place, which mitigates operational risks and ensures continuity. The sole source extension allows for a transition period during which the follow-on contract will be recompeted and contractor staff processed for security clearance. The justification emphasizes preventing operational disruptions and avoiding unacceptable delays by maintaining current service levels with MAF Interpreting. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541930, with the Department of Defense as the agency responsible. Interested parties could express interest, but the government retains discretion over competition decisions. The Contract Specialist overseeing this action is Carolyn Wilson.