American Sign Language Interpreting Service
- Client
- Department of Defense · U.S. Marine Corps
- RFP Number
- TRANSLATION-8428
- Posted
- 10/16/2026
- Category
- Translation and Interpretation
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe buyer needs a USA-based vendor to provide offsite American Sign Language interpreting services to facilitate two-way communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing employees and hearing individuals. Interpreters must be fluent in English and American Sign Language to interpret spoken language, signed communications, and written communications for non-ASL literate audiences. Vendors must also provide video remote interpreting services for unclassified communications when requested by the agency. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to apply, and vendors must submit proposals specifying their budgets.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from M0026427Q0009_RFQ.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity requires contractor-provided American Sign Language interpreter services to support employees during meetings, training events, conferences, and test activities. The requirement includes recurring on-site unclassified and classified interpreting, Video Remote Interpreting support, and travel. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns.
- Issued by
- Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity
- Contract term
- Base period from 01 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 with four 1-year option periods through 31 Dec 2031, not to exceed 66 months total
- Estimated value
- Travel costs not to exceed $18,650.00 per performance period
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Place of performance
- Offsite and designated event locations
- Funding
- FAR 31.205-46
How proposals are evaluated
| Conforming offer most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered | |
| Total price for all options added to total price for basic requirement |
Scope of work
- Unclassified ASL Interpreting Services in 8-hour blocks
- Classified ASL Interpreting Services in 8-hour blocks
- Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Services for unclassified communications
- Approved non-local travel support
Minimum qualifications
- Fluent in English and American Sign Language combining signing, finger spelling, and body language
- Required professional certifications
- Facility clearance
- Personnel security clearances
Documents to include with the bid
- IRS Form W-14 Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments if claiming exemption
- Valid representations and certifications in System for Award Management (SAM)
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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