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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Education was posted on May 8, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Multilingual Translation and Localization Services

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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 providers to translate and localize assessment items and questionnaires into multiple languages to support equitable access for a diverse student population. The work is part of an initiative by the Department of Education to ensure that non-English speaking students can engage with educational assessments in their preferred language without compromising validity or reliability. The services must adhere to strict linguistic and cultural accuracy standards to maintain the integrity of the original assessment content while adapting it for regional dialects, idiomatic expressions, and educational contexts across various communities. Bids are being accepted under a subcontract arrangement with a North American Industry Classification System code of 541930, indicating specialized translation and related services. The opportunity was posted on May 8, 2026, and responses must be submitted by May 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Performance will occur in Washington, D.C., aligning with federal educational oversight and coordination needs. This effort supports broader goals of inclusion in standardized testing environments and requires vendors to demonstrate experience in educational content localization, data security, and compliance with federal accessibility guidelines.

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Provide multilingual translation and localization of educational assessments for diverse students, Washington-based.

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Department Of Education → Contracts And Acquistions ManagemenView Agency

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

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Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)

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Translation of assessment items and questionnaires into multiple languages to ensure accessibility for diverse student populations.

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