Spoken Yup'ik Language Interpreters FEMA Alaska Disaster 4893-AK

The contract pertains to a solicitation issued by FEMA Region 10 for language interpretation services, specifically for fluent Yup'ik and English speakers to assist disaster survivors affected by Typhoon Halong in Alaska. The services are required in person and via phone, primarily in Anchorage and Bethel, with a focus on supporting disaster response efforts in the designated areas. The contract has been amended to specify a 90-day performance period starting from the award date, with billing limited to hours worked, and it excludes certain FAR clauses to streamline procurement. This is a local area set-aside, prioritizing businesses registered in the System for Award Management that are located within specific Alaska Boroughs—Northwest Arctic Borough, Lower Yukon REAA, and Lower Kuskokwim REAA—with a fallback preference for businesses across the entire state of Alaska if no local vendors are available. The solicitation emphasizes the urgency of the requirement, with questions due by November 4, 2025, and quotations due by November 5, 2025. The contract is managed by FEMA's Office in Bothell, Washington, with the primary point of contact being Sandra Shanks. The procurement aligns with NAICS code 541930 for interpretation and translation services, and it is part of a disaster response effort under a declared emergency (Disaster 4893-AK). The solicitation and related documents include detailed instructions, performance expectations, and clarifications to assist potential vendors in preparing their proposals, ensuring timely and effective language support for disaster-affected communities in Alaska.