NESA MENA Executive Seminar Interpretation Services
ID: HQ003424R0458Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING (R608)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3a8e3b5f518848adaf07624fb371ac4a/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), is seeking qualified vendors to provide interpretation and document translation services for the Near East South Asia Center's (NESA) Executive Seminar, scheduled to take place virtually from September 25 to November 8, 2024. The contract, categorized under NAICS code 541930 for Translation and Interpretation Services, requires simultaneous interpretation support via Zoom and translation of documents between English, Arabic, and Russian, ensuring high professionalism and compliance with defense-related terminology. Interested small businesses, particularly service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned enterprises, must submit their quotes electronically by September 11, 2024, with the award based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Jerome Doe at jerome.n.doe.civ@mail.mil or Courtney Applewhite at courtney.s.applewhite.civ@mail.mil.

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    A03 NESA ES PWS.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a non-personal services contract for simultaneous interpretation and document translation services for the Near East South Asia Center's Executive Seminar 01-25, scheduled for virtual execution from September 25 to November 8, 2024. The contractor will provide personnel, equipment, documents translation in English, Arabic, and Russian, with key personnel requirements including specific qualifications and experience in defense-related terminology. The contractor must ensure high professionalism among interpreters and be prepared for testing and substitutions. Quality control and assurance measures will be in place to evaluate performance, with a focus on timeliness and accuracy of service delivery. The contract includes strict security requirements for personnel, who must adhere to unclassified standards and organizational conflict of interest protocols. The document emphasizes maintaining government security procedures and proper identification for contractor employees, encapsulating essential regulations and expectations the contractor must meet to fulfill their obligations effectively, thereby supporting NESA's mission in developing regional strategic expertise.
    A23 HQ003424R0458.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) for MENA Executive Seminar Interpretation Services. Aimed to support the Near East South Asia Center (NESA) for Strategic Studies, this acquisition focuses on interpretation services from September 25 to November 8, 2024, under a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract using NAICS code 541930 for Translation and Interpretation Services. Interested vendors must submit quotes electronically by September 11, 2024, including required company details, proposed discounts, and pricing information on Standard Form 1449. The award will go to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer, highlighting a preference for small businesses, particularly service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned businesses. The document specifies the proposal submission process, evaluation criteria, and includes numerous federal acquisition clauses that are relevant to vendors. Compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is imperative, as well as registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). This RFQ emphasizes the government's commitment to procuring services efficiently while adhering to guidelines that promote small business participation.
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