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This Government Contract opportunity from Bbg United States Agency For Global Media was posted on August 26, 2022. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

USAGM Transcription and Translation Services

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V023-22-IQ-00008Federal

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American Sign Language Interpretative Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Civil Rights Inclusion and Opportunity office, is soliciting proposals under RFP 552809 for American Sign Language (ASL) interpretive services. The contract aims to provide language access for Deaf, Blind, and Hard of Hearing constituents and city employees across government meetings, programs, and employment opportunities. The selected provider must be capable of handling 30 to 50 requests per month, totaling approximately 500 annually. Services are required during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, with additional availability for evenings and weekends. A critical requirement is the provision of a 24-hour emergency hotline for last-minute requests, with standard interpreter confirmations required 72 hours prior to assignments. Performance may be delivered on-site or remotely via approved platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. The City may award the contract to one or more firms based on a consensus evaluation of organizational experience, capacity, staffing, and the proposed solution and approach, alongside reasonable cost. The contract is funded through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (ARPA Funds) and includes renewal options for two years. Award winners must comply with stringent administrative requirements, including providing three years of financial statements, a Certificate of Insurance, and notarized consolidated affidavits. Compliance with federal and local standards is mandatory, including the Davis-Bacon Act, Executive Order 11246 regarding nondiscrimination, and the System for Award Management (SAM) debarment checks. Invoicing is managed through the City of Detroit Oracle Vendor Portal with standard NET 30 payment terms.
City Of Detroit

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C5613444-D American Sign Language (ASL) Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Services
Solicitation # C5613444-D
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is soliciting bids for a Master Agreement to provide Temporary Relief American Sign Language (ASL) Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services across various statewide institutions, parole offices, and community-based programs. The projected contract term runs from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029. Services must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with on-demand interpreters connecting within an average of 30 seconds and no longer than 5 minutes. The contractor is required to provide a minimum of one interpreter per assignment via an approved VRI platform to support deaf, speech, or hearing-impaired incarcerated persons, staff, and visitors. Bids are due by November 30, 2026, and will be evaluated based on a comparison of rates provided in the bid schedule, which includes a 25 percent allowance for as-needed services. Award decisions may be influenced by DVBE incentives of up to 5 percent or $500,000. Qualified interpreters must hold certifications from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), the National Association for the Deaf (NAD), or the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), with additional court certification required for the Office of Legal Affairs. Contractors must comply with strict security and privacy protocols, including signing Non-Redisclosure Agreements, adhering to HIPAA and PII/PHI laws, and maintaining comprehensive general liability, automobile, and workers compensation insurance.
California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

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4 days ago

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in about 1 month

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The USAGM Transcription and Translation Services contract, solicitation number V023-22-IQ-00008, is a total small business set-aside awarded by the United States Agency for Global Media Office of Contracts. Under this agreement, the contractor provides the Office of Performance Review with written transcripts and English translations of various foreign language products, including audio and video programs, correspondent reports, call-in shows, and web pages. The scope of work requires the use of native speaker expertise and strict adherence to political neutrality, with specific delivery timelines established for both routine and urgent requests. The contract structure consists of a one-year base period with the possibility of four optional one-year extensions. Pricing is managed through a detailed CLIN structure that specifies rates per minute for audio and video transcription and rates per 1,000 words for translation across a wide array of global languages. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing and the provision of timecodes for multimedia products as directed by the Contracting Officer Representative.

General Info

Contract Value

$0

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services

Place of Performance

DC, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Award Issued Date

Documents

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Attachment B: Price Schedule - Transcription & Translation Rates

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OPR Translations Requirements Statement of Work

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Solicitation 951700-22-R-0013

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Attachment D - Past Performance References

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AgencyBbg United States Agency For Global Media → Office Of Contracts
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20237, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20237, USA
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The contractor shall provide to the OPR, as directed by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), written transcripts and English translations, with timecode as needed, of foreign language products, including but not limited to audio or video programs, correspondent reports, call-in shows and web pages.

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