R608--VISN 5 On-Site ASL Interpreting Services
ID: 36C24525Q0122Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING (R608)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/36f865ea783d482ca945abb81e45187e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for live-on-site American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services for hearing-impaired employees at all VISN 05 medical centers. This procurement is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with active General Services Administration (GSA) contracts, in alignment with the Veterans First Contracting Program. The initiative underscores the VA's commitment to enhancing accessibility for employees with disabilities while promoting participation from veteran-owned businesses. Interested parties must submit their proposals by February 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, and can direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Robert O'Keefe Jr. at robert.okeefejr@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert O'Keefe Jr.Contracting Officer
    410-642-2411 x 25481
    robert.okeefejr@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking proposals for live-on-site American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services for hearing-impaired employees at all VISN 05 medical centers. This presolicitation notice indicates that the procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with active GSA contracts, as part of the Veterans First Contracting Program. The solicitation aims to meet the VA's requirement while ensuring a competitive bidding process among capable contractors. The response deadline is set for February 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time. Interested parties are encouraged to direct inquiries to the designated Contracting Officer, Robert O'Keefe Jr. The document highlights the VA's commitment to facilitating accessibility for employees with disabilities and fostering participation from veteran-owned businesses.
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