Translation and Interpretation Services- Buenos Aires, Argentina

The contract, identified by solicitation number D-26-OE-0009, is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 for translation and interpretation services to be performed in Buenos Aires, Argentina, under the U.S. Department of Justice’s Drug Enforcement Administration. It requires comprehensive audiovisual and simultaneous interpretation support for official meetings, including plenary and breakout sessions, with the contractor responsible for deploying all necessary equipment such as microphones, displays, cameras, and interpretation systems, either through contractor-owned assets or coordination with the venue provider. Performance will occur under the technical direction of a Contracting Officer’s Representative, with strict adherence to security protocols including access to classified information, requiring personnel to hold appropriate security clearances, undergo federal background investigations, and comply with NISP standards under DCSA oversight, including submission of DD Form 254 if applicable. All personnel must be pre-approved by the Security Programs Manager, and contractors must designate both a Security Officer and Alternate Security Officer with authority to manage compliance, identity verification, and personnel reporting. The solicitation mandates submission of two distinct proposal volumes: Volume 1, the Technical Quote, limited to 20 pages plus up to 20 additional pages for resumes, must demonstrate technical understanding, relevant experience, and qualified personnel with verifiable credentials, while Volume 2, the Business Quote, must include full business details including UEI, CAGE Code, and size certification as a small business, without page limits. Evaluation is based on a best-value trade-off process, prioritizing technical capability, personnel qualifications, and past performance—each assigned a confidence rating of HIGH, SOME, or LOW—over price, which carries no confidence rating but remains a determining factor when technical distinctions are minimal. Price submissions must fully disclose all unit and travel costs, including per diem, visas, and transportation. The contract includes stringent compliance clauses covering labor standards under the Service Contract Labor Standards and Executive Order 14026, Buy American and Trade Agreements provisions, whistleblower protections, cybersecurity requirements, and prohibitions on inverted domestic corporations. Packaging and marking must meet commercial standards per DEA-2852.247-70, and all deliverables become government property upon acceptance, which occurs within 30 days of invoice submission at the government’s discretion. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 10:00 AM EST on May 15, 2026, to the designated contracting officer email, with only PDF