NOI SDVOSB Sole Source Tele-Interpreter Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick, plans to award a sole-source contract to Louis Fitzgerald, DBA Nexus Universal, a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, for the continued provision of Tele-Interpreter Services. This follows a successful existing contract that has been in effect since September 20, 2021, and is set to expire on September 20, 2026. Nexus Universal has consistently delivered live telephone interpretation services in multiple foreign languages into English, supporting VA staff and beneficiaries without interruption. The decision to proceed non-competitively is based on the vendor’s proven performance history, established call-handling protocols, and the critical need to maintain uninterrupted access to interpretation services. The proposed contract is classified under NAICS code 541930 as a SDVOSB Sole Source, and the services will continue to be performed under the same scope and standards as the prior agreement. The solicitation, identified as DMC-TeleInterpreterServices2026, was posted on July 13, 2026, with a response deadline of July 17, 2026. This is a presolicitation notice issued for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for competitive proposals. Any feedback received will be used solely to determine whether a competitive process is warranted, though no competition is anticipated given the sole-source justification. Primary point of contact is Brian Tedesco of the VA, with secondary support from Michael Silva, both reachable via provided phone numbers and email addresses. The contracting office is located in Frederick, Maryland, while services will be performed at a location in Florida, zip code 33161, ensuring nationwide coverage for VA facilities and veterans in need of language assistance.