Sources Sought_On-site Sign Language Interpreting Services

Tobyhanna Army Depot requires a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for face-to-face sign language interpreting services from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031. The BPA awardee will provide interpreters for various communications between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, at Tobyhanna Army Depot, PA. Interpreters must be Pennsylvania state-registered through the Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) and hold specific certifications. Security requirements include AT OPSEC training, background checks, and compliance with installation regulations. Invoices are to be submitted monthly, with a price per session bid structure. Strict protocols for cancellations, late arrivals, and team interpreting for assignments over two hours are outlined. The PWS also details comprehensive security, antiterrorism, OPSEC, and information security measures that contractors and subcontractors must adhere to, including mandatory training and safeguarding of sensitive information.

The Army Contracting Command (ACC) - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify potential vendors capable of providing on-site Sign Language Interpreter services at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order/Contract under NAICS code 541930, Translation and Interpretation Services. Contractors will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and services as defined in the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS). Interested vendors should submit their company's capabilities, including business information such as company name, point of contact, telephone number, e-mail, Cage Code, Primary NAICS, business size, SAM registration, and GSA Contract Number (if applicable), to Alicia Piercy by May 20th, 2026, 6:00 PM EST.