Sign Language Interpreting Services Extension 2
ID: SLISII_Ex_2Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSENATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (NGA)

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING (R608)

Set Aside

Women-Owned Small Business Sole Source (WOSBSS)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d6da54a6afc54b568a603922aba96788/view
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    Description

    The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) intends to extend the existing Sign Language Interpreting Services (SLIS II) contract with MAF through a sole source modification. This extension is necessary to ensure continued support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) employees, as MAF possesses the required skills, experience, and TS/SCI clearance to fulfill the contract's demands both domestically and internationally. The extension will cover a total of 9 months, consisting of one 7-month option and one 2-month option, with no solicitation for competitive proposals planned. Interested firms that believe they can meet the requirements must submit written notifications to the Contract Specialist by 2:00 PM EST on July 14, 2025, with supporting evidence demonstrating their capability. For further inquiries, contact Collin M. Larson at Collin.M.Larson@nga.mil or Haydee L. Soto-Carreras at Haydee.L.SotoCarreras@nga.mil.

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    Collin M. Larson
    (571) 557-1430
    Collin.M.Larson@nga.mil
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