The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in Rome, NY, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) HQ042326QE012 for interpreting services. This is a total small business set-aside with NAICS 541930 and a $22.5M size standard. The anticipated period of performance includes a one-year base period starting February 1, 2026, and four one-year option periods. Quotes are due by December 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, and questions by December 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Submissions must include the RFQ number, vendor information, and two attachments: Factor 1 (Past Performance) and Factor 2 (Price). Past performance, which is more important than price, will be evaluated based on recent and relevant contracts (within three years) and Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs). Price will be a firm fixed-price based on an hourly rate, including all direct and indirect costs. The government reserves the right to make an award based on initial quotations, with the best value to the government being the primary consideration. The Service Contract Act of 1965 applies, with wage determinations available on sam.gov.

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in Rome, NY, requires onsite and virtual sign language interpreting services for its deaf and hard-of-hearing employees. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the need for interpreters fluent in various sign languages (ASL, PSE, CASE, Signed English) and spoken English. The services, estimated at 400 hours annually, are provided on an as-needed basis for meetings, trainings, and other events. Key requirements include interpreter certification from recognized organizations (RID, NAD), familiarity with government operations, and adherence to ethical conduct. The contractor must provide a primary point of contact, adhere to strict scheduling and cancellation policies, and meet Section 508 compliance standards for information and communication technology. Payment is based on actual service time with a two-hour minimum. Security requirements are stringent, demanding favorable background investigations (Tier 3), continuous vetting, and immediate reporting of incidents or foreign travel. The PWS emphasizes quality assurance through a Contractor Quality Control Plan and a Government Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in Rome, NY, has issued a Past Performance Questionnaire (RFQ: HQ042326QE012) for interpreting services. This document is crucial for evaluating past contractor performance, adhering to FAR 2.101 & 3.104 for source selection information. Quoters must complete Section A and forward the questionnaire to a customer Point of Contact (POC) with performance knowledge. Respondents are to complete Sections B and C by 12:00 PM EST on December 18, 2025, and email it to the provided DFAS contacts. The questionnaire includes a rating system (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable) for evaluating overall technical performance, quality of work, schedule, and cost. It also asks if the contractor proactively identified and mitigated risks, and if the respondent would use the contractor again, requiring narrative explanations for any marginal, unsatisfactory, or 'no' responses.

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) for interpreting services at its Rome, NY location (RFQ: HQ042326QE012). The RFQ outlines the need for onsite and virtual interpreting services on an as-needed basis, specifying a base period and four option periods, each requiring 400 hours of service. Bidders are required to provide a fixed hourly rate that is fully burdened, including all direct and indirect costs. Quotes must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days. The document also includes sections for company information such as name, CAGE, business size, point of contact, email, phone number, and date of submittal.

This government solicitation, HQ042326QE012, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide onsite and virtual interpreting services to DFAS-Rome, NY. The contract has a base period and four option periods, each for 400 estimated hours per year, with a firm-fixed-price arrangement. The total estimated award amount is USD 22,500,000.00. Key details include delivery and performance at DFAS Field Operations Rome, acceptance criteria outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The document incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, covering aspects like contractor responsibilities, payment, and compliance with federal laws and executive orders. It also includes representations and certifications related to telecommunications equipment, inverted domestic corporations, and small business status.