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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on September 5, 2023. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

SOURCES SOUGHT: Translation and Interpretation services - Asunci'n, Paraguay

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TranslationandInterpretationservicesParaguayFederal

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NAICS: 541930
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Solicitation # M0026427Q0009
The Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity (MCOTEA) is soliciting professional American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services to facilitate two-way communication for a deaf or hard of hearing employee. This requirement, under solicitation M0026427Q0009, encompasses both unclassified and classified support for mission-related meetings, training, conferences, and operational test activities. Services will be delivered via on-site interpreting at MCB Quantico and the University of Mary Washington, as well as through Video Remote Interpreting (VRI). The contract is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541930, with a performance structure consisting of a base year and four option years. The contract utilizes a best-value trade-off award process based on three factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price, following an initial compliance gateway check. Technical requirements mandate that interpreters hold RID, NAD, or BEI certifications, and the contractor must maintain a Secret Facility Security Clearance (FCL) with personnel possessing the necessary eligibility for classified work. Pricing is structured in eight-hour blocks for interpreting services and cost-no-fee for travel, with a travel cap of 18,650 dollars per period. Performance is monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, requiring a 98 percent on-time arrival rate and a 30-minute staffing standard for VRI requests.
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NAICS: 541930
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RFP:142-26 Live Agent Visual Interpretation
Solicitation # BD-27-1206-MBTA-MBTA-134558
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is soliciting proposals under RFP 142-26 for a qualified provider to deliver smartphone-based live agent visual interpretation and navigation support for blind and low-vision riders. This service is designed to provide real-time accessible wayfinding and visual interpretation within both indoor and outdoor rapid-transit environments. The procurement process includes a pre-bid conference on October 22, 2026, with a final response deadline and bid opening on November 20, 2026, and a required delivery date of January 31, 2027. The contract will be awarded on a best-value basis, evaluating technical solutions, user experience, implementation and staffing approaches, and performance management, with supplier diversity accounting for 25 percent of the technical score. Key performance indicators include a service availability rate of at least 99.5 percent, a call completion rate of at least 95 percent, and a maximum abandoned call rate of 5 percent. The successful contractor must provide comprehensive training for interpreters in descriptive communication and caller safety, and must adhere to strict insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability, Workers Compensation, and Professional Liability coverage. Administrative requirements include the submission of a technical response, a separate pricing response using Form D, and a signed copy of the MBTA Standard Terms and Conditions. Payments are issued via EFT 45 days from invoice receipt, though prompt payment discounts are available for accelerated schedules. Additionally, the contractor must comply with Massachusetts state tax laws, public records retention for seven years, and various non-discrimination and labor law regulations.
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NAICS: 541930
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IFB 26-E0010 Translation and Interpretation Services
Solicitation # 26-E0010
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is soliciting bids under IFB 26-E0010 for as-needed translation and interpretation services to ensure critical public health information is accessible to California residents. The scope of work includes written and webpage translations for materials such as Fish Advisory Signs, Prop 65 Warnings, and CalEnviroScreen documents, as well as the translation of complex scientific studies and the provision of real-time interpretation via in-person, telephonic, and virtual methods. Services are required for a wide array of languages, including but not limited to Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese, and several indigenous languages. All deliverables must be fully accessible for users with disabilities and align with the federal Plain Writing Act of 2010. The contract has a total budget not to exceed $97,500.00, with awards granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preferences are applied. To be eligible, bidders must have a valid California business license and at least five years of experience in translation and interpretation, including two years with a public entity. Additionally, personnel must possess at least three years of professional experience, with two of those years focused on complex scientific subjects. Bidders are required to maintain comprehensive liability insurance, including professional and motor vehicle coverage, and must disclose any use of Generative AI in their deliverables. Bids must be submitted via email by October 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
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541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → 0410 Aq Hq Contract
Contacts2 people available
OfficeFORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-5046, USA
Office AddressFORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-5046, USA
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Robert Sheridan

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) through sam.gov. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the GPE for additional information pertaining to this requirement. Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small business or procured through full and open competition. Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price. (Ref: FAR 19.502) The 410th Contracting Support Brigade/Regional Contracting Center - Americas, in support of the US Army South is issuing this sources sought as a means of conducting market research to identify vendors having an interest and resources to provide fulltime interpretation and translation services for US personnel. Period of Performance from 05 Oct 23 thru 26 Mar 23 in support of U.S. personnel transportation requirements in CECOPAZ Ex Caballer'a Barrio Campo Grande, Asunci'n, Paraguay. The applicable NAICS code is 541930 Questions regarding this Sources Sought announcement shall be submitted no later than 8 SEP 23 by 1:00 PM central time (CT). Verbal questions will not be accepted. All questions MUST be in writing via email to Contracting Officer, robert.l.sheridan10.civ@army.mil and Contract Specialist, John Haygood via email at john.g.haygood.civ@army.mil. Please reference (Translation and Interpretation services - Asunci'n, Paraguay) in the email's subject line. If your firm has the potential capacity to provide the requested supplies and services under the SOW, please provide the following information: Business name, address, email address, web site address, telephone number, DUNS number, CAGE code, business size and a statement regarding small business socioeconomic status (ie., SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.). Small businesses must ensure that their sam.gov representations and certifications, and small business profile reflect the stated socioeconomic status. A brief capabilities statement (not to exceed 1 page) demonstrating the capabilities in reference to this requirement. A generic capability statement is not acceptable. No particular format is mandated. The Government prefers that your firm submits its response in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, or a combination of both and the document must be searchable. 4. Statement of Work: Not available at this time 5. ***Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available.

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