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The Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is soliciting proposals for sign language translation services, specifically English to American Sign Language, under solicitation number 03C18Q0179. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and is set aside entirely for small businesses, aligned with NAICS code 541930. The contract will be structured as a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for a one-year base period with four option years. Services will be performed primarily at government facilities in Miami, Florida, and San Diego, California, with a possible multiple award arrangement if a single provider cannot cover both locations. The award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, emphasizing price along with technical and past performance acceptability. Interested, qualified firms must submit their quotes and a signed SF 1449 form electronically by the deadline specified in the solicitation. Questions must be submitted by July 23, 2018, with all responses disseminated publicly to ensure transparency. The solicitation package includes a detailed Statement of Work outlining service requirements, along with wage determinations for both locations and the quote form. The point of contact for this procurement is Colin A. Colgan, Contract Specialist at the CBP office in Indianapolis.

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CBP seeks small businesses for English to ASL translation services in Miami and San Diego.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Procurement Directorate Contracting DivisionView Agency

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Miami and/or San Diego, DC, USA

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SBA

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Solicitation_03C18Q0179_-_Draft_3.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Procurement Directorate Contracting Division
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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA
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(1) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (2) The solicitation number is 03C18Q0179 and is issued as a Request For Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-99. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541930 with a small business size standard of $7.5 million. (3) This procurement shall be set aside 100% for small business. All qualified, responsible sources may submit an offer that shall be considered by the agency. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining solicitation amendments, if any are issued. The resulting contract shall be awarded to the offeror who provides the lowest price that is technically acceptable including past performance (LPTA). FOB destination shall be the government facilities located in Miami, FL and San Diego, CA, or other nearby locations as set forth in the attached STATEMENT OF WORK. (4) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Indianapolis, Indiana, intends to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the procurement of sign language translation services from English to American Sign Language. A multiple award BPA is anticipated in the event the offeror(s) with the lowest price is unable to provide services at both locations. All offerors submitting a quote shall review and be required to meet the requirements found in the attached STATEMENT OF WORK. (5) CBP requires all offerors to complete and submit the attached QUOTE FORM and signed SF 1449 (Page 1) to colin.a.colgan@cbp.dhs.gov on or before the deadline set forth in the solicitation. All questions and quotes must be submitted via email. Questions must be submitted no later than 7/23/18 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Government responses to any pertinent questions will be published through FBO in the form of an amendment to the solicitation so that all offerors will have access to the same information. (6) Period of performance for the BPA shall be one (1) base year plus four (4) one-year options to extend services, as set forth in the STATEMENT OF WORK. (7) Attachments located at the end of the solicitation: (a) Statement of Work (b) Wage Determinations - Miami & San Diego, and (c) Quote Form.

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