R -- Foreign Translation Service

The National Geo-Spatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) is seeking proposals for a Foreign Translation Service focused on translating Foreign Notice to Mariners and Foreign Maritime Publications into English. This procurement will be conducted through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process under FAR Parts 12 and 15, beginning with a full and open competition, unrestricted to any specific set-aside. Award decisions will be based on a best value evaluation. The solicitation, identified by the number NPV8G17033AS01, will be released exclusively via the federal electronic system FEDTEDS.GOV on March 12, 2007, with proposals due by 12:00 p.m. EST on March 23, 2007. Interested offerors must download the RFP and all associated documents through FEDTEDS, as no hard copies will be distributed. Offerors are required to provide references for all organizations served within the past five years that relate to the requested translation services. All eligible firms are encouraged to participate, with strict adherence to the submission deadline and protocol—no phone inquiries are permitted. The contract falls under NAICS code 541930, covering translation and interpretation services. Point of contact for the solicitation is Mary M Lyerly, who can be reached via email or phone for further clarification. The NGA emphasizes the importance of using the official FEDTEDS platform to access solicitation materials and submit proposals.