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THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD CONTRACT TO MID-ATLANTIC INTERPRETING GROUP, INC AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SUPPORT SERVICES

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The U.S. Department of Defense, through Washington Headquarters Services, intends to award a sole source contract to Mid-Atlantic Interpreting Group, Inc. for American Sign Language Interpreter Support Services, with the purpose of maintaining continuity of services while a competitive procurement is being prepared. The contract will feature a base period of one month with a possible one-month option to accommodate unforeseen needs, and it will be executed under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, section 12.102(a). The contractor, identified by CAGE code 43EA3 and located in Elkridge, Maryland, is the only entity currently capable of fulfilling the government’s urgent need for qualified interpreters, making competition impractical at this time. This notice does not constitute a solicitation and no responses will be treated as formal proposals. Interested parties may submit information regarding their capability to perform the services by email to whs.mc-alex.ad.mbx.ks@mail.mil before 10:00 A.M. EST on July 24, 2026, with the subject line “Response to NOI SY071820261124” and a file size under 5MB. All submissions must be provided at no cost or obligation to the government and are intended solely to inform the government’s decision on whether to proceed with competition. The North American Industry Classification System code for this requirement is 541930, with a small business size standard of $22.5 million. The government retains the right to cancel the proposed sole source award, and response submissions will not influence the award decision unless they demonstrate a compelling reason to open competition. The primary place of performance is in Washington, D.C.

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Sole source contract to Mid-Atlantic Interpreting Group for urgent ASL interpreter services in D.C., one month base with one-month option.

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Department Of Defense → Washington Headquarters ServicesView Agency

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541930 - Translation and Interpretation ServicesView NAICS

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Washington, DC, 20301, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services
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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA
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THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD CONTRACT TO MID-ATLANTIC INTERPRETING GROUP, INC AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER Support Services


The United States Department of Defense (DoD), Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD), on behalf of the Human Resources Directorate (HRD) intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to Mid-Atlantic Interpreting Group, Inc. (CAGE: 43EA3), 8174 Lark Brown RD STE 202, Elkridge, Maryland 21075-6426, for American Sign Language Interpreter Support Services. The period of performance is estimated to be for a month-month base period with a one-month option period. The Government intends to keep the period of performance as short as possible; however, use of an option may be necessary to provide maximum support services during any unforeseen events while conducting a competitive solicitation. 


The anticipated award will be made under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.102(a).  The contract is intended to continue the requirement for American Sign Language Interpreter Support Services while a new competitively awarded contract is being procured.


This notice of intent is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this notice via email to whs.mc-alex.ad.mbx.ks@mail.mil, with a file size less than 5MB, Subject Line: Response to NOI SY071820261124, no later than 10:00 A.M. EST, July 24, 2026.  All information submitted should support the offerors capability to provide the services required and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. The Government reserves the right to cancel the Sole Source Award. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541930, Translation and Interpretation Services. Small business size standard $22.5 Million.  

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