Foreign Language Training for DEA
ID: 15DDHQ25R00000011Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFDRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIONHEADQUATERSSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22152, USA

NAICS

Language Schools (611630)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/89c3c2e1ff104450b3bd81ce63bf642d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is seeking qualified contractors to provide foreign language training under a five-year firm fixed-price contract. The objective of this procurement is to enhance the language capabilities of DEA personnel in support of investigations related to drug enforcement and national security, with required languages including Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, among others. The contractor will be responsible for delivering competent instructors, tailored curricula, and training facilities, while adhering to proficiency benchmarks set by the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) standards and ensuring compliance with government security measures. Proposals must be submitted by April 4, 2025, and interested parties can contact Ana M. Villanueva at Ana.M.Villanueva@dea.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ana M. Villanueva
    Ana.M.Villanueva@dea.gov
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    A24 Sources Sought.pdf
    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential vendors for Foreign Language Training services. The solicitation number is 15DDHQ25R00000011, with a response deadline of January 22, 2025. This initiative is part of the DEA's market research to ascertain qualified businesses that could participate in future competitive solicitations or be eligible for small business set-asides. The targeted NAICS Code is 611630, with a size standard of $20.5 million annually. The DEA encourages participation from diverse business classifications, including small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned entities, and emphasizes that all interested contractors must register with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). The announcement clarifies that it is solely intended for informational purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment for a contract. Responses are voluntary, and the government is not obliged to award contracts based on this notice.
    A24 Synopsis.pdf
    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is announcing a pre-solicitation for a five-year service contract focused on providing foreign language training. This contract will consist of one base year and four additional option years, and will be open to full and competitive bids, structured as a firm fixed price (FFP) contract. Interested contractors are urged to register with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for future solicitations. It is important to note that there is no solicitation available at this moment, and this notice does not commit the government to issuing a future solicitation or awarding a contract. Any responses to this pre-solicitation are voluntary and will not obligate the government to act. The document emphasizes that no funds are available for proposal preparations, and responses to the notice may not receive any engagement from the DEA. Overall, this announcement sets the groundwork for potential future procurement without guaranteeing contract awards or soliciting immediate proposals.
    A28 RFP Foreign Language Training.pdf
    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a five-year firm fixed-price contract focused on providing foreign language training. The contract aims to increase the language capabilities of DEA personnel to support investigations in areas like drug enforcement and national security. The required languages include Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and many more, with training to be held in various formats and locations across the United States and its territories. The contractor will be responsible for supplying competent instructors, tailored curricula, and training facilities, while adhering to specific proficiency benchmarks based on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) standards. The DEA outlines strict requirements for quality assurance, including regular assessments and progress reporting. The contractor must ensure compliance with government security measures, as personnel will not access National Security Information. The proposal submission deadline is set for April 4, 2025. This strategic initiative highlights the DEA's commitment to enhancing linguistic skills among its employees for greater effectiveness in law enforcement and collaboration with other agencies, maintaining high training quality and security standards throughout the process.
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