Translation services for U.S. Embassy Belgrade
ID: 19RB1024Q0006Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY BELGRADEWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING (R608)
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is seeking qualified local firms to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for interpretation and translation services for the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia. The procurement aims to secure reliable and high-quality translation services, with a total estimated expenditure of up to $250,000, while ensuring that no single order exceeds $3,500. These services are critical for the Embassy's operations, requiring fluency in both English and Serbian, along with a strong understanding of diplomatic protocols. Interested vendors must submit their completed RFQ document by September 23, 2024, and are encouraged to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Damian Richard at BLG-Procurement@state.gov or by phone at +3811652371290.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Damian Richard
    3811652371290
    381117064006
    BLG-Procurement@state.gov
    Marina Vukovic
    381117064430
    381117064006
    VukovicM2@state.gov
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    The document outlines a Request for Quotations (RFQ) by the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) focused on interpretation and translation services, valid until August 31, 2029, with an estimated total expenditure of up to $250,000. Key provisions indicate that no single order can exceed $3,500, and successful offerors must demonstrate prior experience, established business operations, and appropriate personnel qualifications including a minimum of five years of translation experience and relevant educational credentials. The RFQ details technical requirements for services, emphasizing fluency in both English and Serbian and an understanding of diplomatic protocols. Contractors are required to deliver quality translations of various documents, and ongoing compliance with regulatory clauses, such as those from the Federal Acquisition Regulation, is mandated. Evaluation factors include technical acceptability and the contractor's ability to meet performance requirements. The document’s structure includes sections for the schedule of services, contractual clauses, solicitation provisions, evaluation factors, and required representations and certifications, ensuring an organized approach to selecting a qualified contractor for critical services to the Embassy's operations.
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