R--Technical American Sign Language(ASL) Interpreter Services BPA, Denver, Color
ID: 140R8125Q0009Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONDENVER FED CENTERDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING (R608)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a42a05f61d65485c863210275584a0f7/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Reclamation, is seeking qualified firms to provide Technical American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Services through a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) in Denver, Colorado. The procurement aims to fulfill the Bureau's requirements for both in-person and video remote interpreting services, ensuring accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, with a performance period starting January 10, 2025, and extending through multiple option years until January 9, 2030. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements and relevant documentation by January 3, 2024, to ConnieAnn Tudela-Kately at ctudelakately@usbr.gov, with all submissions required to be in PDF format and unclassified. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses, and firms are encouraged to highlight their past experience with federal agencies in their submissions.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tudela-Kately, Connieann
    (303) 445-2537
    ctudelakately@usbr.gov
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    SS_ASL_BPA_140R8125Q0009_VS7_27DEC_1.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Bureau of Reclamation for Technical American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Services in Denver, Colorado, with a base performance period commencing January 10, 2025, and extending through multiple option years up to January 9, 2030. The RFP includes specifications for providing in-person and video remote interpreting services, along with travel reimbursements based on actual expenses, with invoicing guidelines stipulated under government regulations. It designates certain features, including a rating for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and mentions the incorporation of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses pertaining to government contracting. The document is structured to provide codes for administration, solicitation details, performance periods, and billing specifications, ensuring compliance with safety and security requirements during the contract performance. It highlights key contacts within the government for this procurement process, including the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist, ensuring clear communication and oversight. Overall, this document serves as a formal call for bids to deliver specialized interpreting services, reflecting the government's commitment to facilitating accessibility and inclusion for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
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