Limited Source Justification (LSJ) for Translation Services to support Language Services-Amended
ID: FY23-0026-AmendmentType: Justification
AwardedDec 22, 2022
Award #:70SBUR23A00000002
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICESUSCIS CONTRACTING OFFICE(ERBUR)Williston, VT, 05495, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING (R608)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/144d77903ff34be8bbe99cf0719401e3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is seeking to procure translation services through a Limited Source Justification (LSJ) amendment. This procurement aims to support language services related to Title 42, ensuring effective communication and understanding in immigration processes. Translation and interpreting services are critical for facilitating interactions between USCIS and non-English speaking individuals, thereby enhancing the agency's operational efficiency. Interested vendors can reach out to Daniel J. Dornfeld at daniel.j.dornfeld@uscis.dhs.gov or (802) 872-4602, or Benjamin Fournier at benjamin.t.fournier@uscis.dhs.gov for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Daniel J. Dornfeld
    (802) 872-4602
    daniel.j.dornfeld@uscis.dhs.gov
    Benjamin Fournier
    benjamin.t.fournier@uscis.dhs.gov
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