Over-the-Phone and Virtual Interpretation Services (English to Central Alaskan Yup'ik)

The contract calls for the provision of remote language interpretation services from English to Central Alaskan Yup'ik during disaster response operations, delivered via telephone or secure virtual platforms to ensure communication accessibility in emergency scenarios. Services must comply with federal confidentiality requirements, Section 508 accessibility standards, and rigorous quality benchmarks to guarantee accurate and timely interpretation when it matters most. The work is tied to disaster response efforts and requires on-demand availability, emphasizing critical readiness in high-stakes situations where language barriers could impede emergency aid and public safety. The contract is a subcontract under the NAICS code 541930, managed by Region 10 of the Federal Emergency Management Agency within the Department of Homeland Security, with performance centered in Anchorage, Alaska, at ZIP code 99513. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2026, with responses due by April 29, 2026, at 9:00 PM. While no set-aside designation is specified, the placement of performance in Anchorage reflects a targeted need for culturally and linguistically appropriate services in communities where Central Alaskan Yup'ik is spoken, underscoring the importance of local linguistic competency in federal emergency operations.