Interpretation and Translation Services

Solicitation HT001426QE030 is a request for offers to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement for interpretation and translation services supporting the Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and its clinics at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. This requirement is a 100 percent Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541930, with an ordering period spanning from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031. The scope of work encompasses telephonic, on-site, and video interpretation, as well as document translation for common and uncommon languages. Specific requirements include the provision of American Sign Language and foreign sign language services, with on-site requests requiring a 24-hour notice for standard services and a two-hour response time for emergencies. The government will award the contract based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, evaluating offers on technical capability and price fairness. Technical requirements strictly prohibit the use of generative AI or automated machine translation for clinical and legal documents to ensure HIPAA and DoD privacy compliance. Personnel must meet rigorous qualification standards, including NCIC-III background screening, REAL ID compliance, and professional certifications such as RID for ASL interpreters or CMI/NBCMI for clinical interpreters. Proposals must be submitted in three separate electronic files consisting of an administrative file, a redacted technical quote including a quality control plan, and a price proposal. The final deadline for submissions is September 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.