Language Service IDIQ

The document outlines various language services, likely for a government Request for Proposal (RFP) or grant. It categorizes services into seven main areas: Interpretation Services (All Modalities), Translation Services, Language Access & Accommodation Services, Technology-Enabled Language Services, Specialized and Mission-Specific Services, Performance Requirements Considerations, and Unspecified Categories. Specific languages mentioned include French, Sign Language, Italian, Creole, and Spanish, with placeholders for additional languages. The structure suggests a comprehensive framework for soliciting bids or proposals from vendors capable of providing a wide range of language solutions to meet diverse governmental and public needs.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for market research to identify sources capable of providing comprehensive and scalable language services under a potential Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This RFI, RFI #: 15F067-26-PN-NRY01, dated March 13, 2026, is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The FBI is seeking industry feedback on a contract vehicle that can support all language services, including interpretation, translation, language access, technology-enabled services, and specialized mission-specific support, across domestic and international environments. The anticipated NAICS code is 541930. The IDIQ is expected to have a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods, with flexible contract types at the task order level. Interested vendors must submit capability statements by April 3, 2026, including a cover letter, technical approach, and a list of languages offered within each service category.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Service Division (CJIS) seeks comprehensive language services through an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This Statement of Objectives (SOO) outlines the need for a wide array of solutions, including translation, interpretation (oral, sign language), fluency testing, language proficiency assessments, material development, localization, subtitling, dubbing, voice-over, investigation/mission support, transcription, language technology tools (e.g., AI-driven translation), and cultural consulting. The primary objective is to bridge communication gaps across languages and cultures, ensuring accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and linguistic precision for various purposes (legal, medical, business, educational). Specific details regarding government-furnished property, data rights, key personnel, deliverables, pricing, invoicing, travel, terminations, drug screening, security requirements, and program-specific objectives will be determined at the task order level. The contract emphasizes quality, consistency, cultural competence, and continuous innovation in language service offerings. The Contracting Officer (CO) holds the authority to bind the government and modify the contract, while the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is responsible for receiving deliverables, inspecting services, and certifying invoices.

Attachment A provides a comprehensive list of languages, likely for a government Request for Proposal (RFP) or grant related to translation, interpretation, or language services. The document meticulously categorizes languages, including numerous dialects of Arabic and Chinese, various indigenous languages, and common global languages. It also specifies different written forms for certain languages, like Chinese (Traditional or Simplified Written) and Punjabi (spoken, Eastern written, Western written). The list further includes general categories such as "Sign Language" and "Other - Western European Languages," indicating a broad scope for linguistic support. This detailed enumeration serves to clearly define the required language capabilities for the project, ensuring all necessary linguistic needs are met and providing a clear framework for potential contractors or grantees.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable sources for comprehensive, scalable, and fully accommodational language services. This RFI, for planning purposes only, aims to establish a Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. The anticipated NAICS code is 541930 for Translation and Interpretation Services. The FBI seeks industry feedback on various language service categories, including interpretation, translation, language access, technology-enabled services, and specialized mission-specific services. Vendors are requested to submit capability statements by March 27, 2026, detailing their technical approach, recommended ordering procedures, contract types, key personnel, CLIN structures, risk mitigation, emerging technologies, best practices for accessibility, and language capabilities across different service categories. The RFI emphasizes that no contract award will result from this request, and the government will not reimburse for response costs.