Interpretation and Translation Services - Blanket Purchase Agreements
ID: W912CL-24-R-0010Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY0410 AQ HQ CONTRACTFORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-5046, USA

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING (R608)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/12eac5f276fe460abbe7d8cfe8701c9e/view
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    Description

    The US Southern Command and US Army South seek a commercial vendor to provide interpretation and translation services through multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). These services are primarily required in Spanish, Portuguese, French, and the languages of Central and South America for missions and exercises inside and outside the US.

    The scope of work involves furnishing equipment, personnel, and supplies for these services, with a focus on accuracy and quality. Vendors must ensure their teams have a working knowledge of military terminology and provide timely translations (20 minutes for 500 words). The contractor is responsible for security clearance, compliance, and employee management. Key deliverables include a contractor-developed Quality Control Plan and IA/IT Training Certification.

    Experience and capability are vital eligibility criteria. Offerors should have three years of relevant experience and must demonstrate a comprehensive technical approach. The army will evaluate vendors based on their capability, experience, and past performance. Additionally, contractors must meet various certifications and representations related to labor policies, contract terms, and tax compliance.

    The opportunity offers a firm-fixed price contract with a five-year period and individual call orders capped at $200,000. Vendors are encouraged to submit their best terms as the army intends to evaluate proposals without discussions. The submission deadline is 31 July 2024, with decisions expected by 7 August 2024.

    Interested parties should direct any questions to Emilio Silva Figueroa or Charles W. Hammons, Jr. by the deadline stated above. Proposals should be submitted to the same contacts, clearly referencing Solicitation W912CL-24-R-0010. All offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration to be considered.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Emilio Silva Figueroa
    (210) 295-5875
    emilio.g.silvafigueroa.mil@army.mil
    Charles W. Hammons, Jr.
    (210) 295-6139
    charles.w.hammons.civ@army.mil
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    ATTACHMENT 1 - PWS Master BPA- Interpreter and Translation Services.pdf
    The US Southern Command and US Army South seek a commercial vendor for interpretation and translation services, primarily Spanish, Portuguese, French, and languages of Central and South America, under a Master Blanket Purchase Agreement. The goal is to facilitate communication during missions and exercises in and outside the continental United States. Interpreters must be native speakers, professionally proficient in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation. They should have a working knowledge of military terminology, although this is not mandatory. Translators are required to provide accurate and timely translations of documents and briefings, with a quick turnaround time of 20 minutes per 500 words. The contractor must supply all necessary equipment for interpretation and translation services, including laptops, software, and wireless interpretation gear. They are responsible for their employees' security clearance, compliance with government protocols, and adherence to dress codes and reporting instructions. Key deliverables include a contractor-developed Quality Control Plan and IA/IT Training Certification for relevant employees. The plan ensures high-quality services and prompt defect identification and correction. Critical dates include a 30-day deadline for submitting the Quality Control Plan and a 7-day period for identifying key personnel. Contractor availability is expected within a 24-hour window for government communication and a 1.5-hour lunch break each duty day.
    ATTACHMENT 2 - Provisions and Clauses.pdf
    The government seeks to procure interpreter and translation services through multiple blanket purchase agreements (BPAs). These services are required for various locations, with the ability to provide them throughout the country being a key factor in the selection process. Experience and capability within the industry are emphasized, with contractors expected to demonstrate relevant three-year experience and provide a comprehensive technical approach. Pricing is also a consideration, with fair and reasonable rates desired. The contract type is a firm-fixed-price, with the potential for extensions. Offerors are encouraged to respond with their best terms, as the government intends to evaluate proposals without discussions. The submission deadline is close of business on 31 July 2024, with award decisions expected to be made based on the advantages of non-price factors, including technical approach and experience, followed by price. Offerors must meet numerous certification and representation requirements related to contract terms, labor policies, and tax compliance, and provide detailed pricing schedules.
    ATTACHMENT 3 - PRICE LIST by REGIONS.xlsx
    The government seeks to procure translation and interpretation services, along with related equipment, for multiple regions: the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, divided into two regions. These services include remote and on-site word processing and simultaneous/consecutive interpreting in various languages. The focus is on English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Haitian Creole translations, with specific language combinations varying across regions. For the Caribbean, the contract encompasses English-Spanish and Spanish-English translations, both remote and on-site, along with equipment like wireless receivers, interpreter transmitters, and microphones. In Central America, the need is for English-Spanish and Spanish-English translation support, while South America Region 1 requires English, Spanish, and French language expertise. Meanwhile, South America Region 2's priority languages are English, Spanish, and Guarani. The scope involves providing trained personnel and equipment for translation and interpretation, with strict requirements for quality and accuracy. Vendors must supply all necessary cabling and equipment, and ensure installation, setup, and timely dismantling on-site. This comprehensive approach ensures smooth execution of translation and interpretation projects across these regions. Critical dates and evaluation criteria are not explicitly mentioned in the files, and contract details are only mentioned in the form of unit prices for individual services and equipment. Therefore, those aspects cannot be accurately summarized. However, the procurement objective, services sought, and general requirements are well-defined, offering a clear insight into the government's aims.
    Instruction to Offerors.pdf
    The Department of the Army seeks to establish multiple firm-fixed price blanket purchase agreements for interpreter and translation services over a five-year period. These services are essential to ensure effective communication and are anticipated to be required across various locations. Vendors will be expected to provide a comprehensive range of interpretation and translation equipment and expertise. The army will evaluate vendors based on their capability and experience, with a focus on past performance. Offerors must submit detailed proposals outlining their abilities and pricing structures by the deadline. Key dates require vendors to submit questions by 25 July 2024 and final proposals by 31 July 2024. The army aims to award the BPAs by 7 August 2024.
    Questions and Answers.pdf
    The primary objective of Solicitation W912CL-24-R-0010 is to procure interpretation and translation services for the US government, primarily in Spanish, Portuguese-Brazilian, French, and languages of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. The focus is on creating multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for these services, which are expected to be primarily delivered during business hours. Each BPA will have a five-year period and an estimated maximum value of $1 million, with individual call orders capped at $200,000. The government seeks to engage commercial vendors to facilitate translation and interpretation of written documents and events. Vendors will be responsible for providing their own equipment and software for document translation and must be proficient in military language and operations security. The scope includes on-site and remote services, with assignments lasting from one week to two months. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical requirements, prices offered, and past performance. Key dates include the submission deadline and a projected five-year contract period. BPAs will be created following the evaluation process, with vendors competing for individual requirements within the SOUTHCOM Area of Responsibilities. Travel may be required OCONUS, with locations specified in each BPA Call. Interested parties should submit their proposals by the due date to be considered.
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