Sources Sought - RFI FEMA REGION 10 – BOTHELL, WA REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/ SOURCES SOUGHT DOCUMENT TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES: ENGLISH TO CENTRAL YUP'IK
ID: 70FBR025I00000001Type: Sources Sought
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYREGION 10: FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTBOTHELL, WA, 98021, USA

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Translation and Interpretation Services (541930)

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SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING (R608)

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Local Area Set-Aside (FAR 26.2) (LAS)
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    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 10 is seeking qualified providers for document translation and interpretation services from English to Central Alaskan Yup'ik. This Request for Information (RFI), numbered 70FBR025I00000001, aims to gather information for potential future solicitations, emphasizing the critical need for effective communication during disaster response and recovery efforts in Native communities. Interested businesses must demonstrate fluency in both languages, register in the System for Award Management (SAM), and provide detailed qualifications and pricing for services. The RFI is open from November 6 through November 26, 2024, or until 20 responses are received, and responses should be directed to Sandra Shanks at sandra.shanks@fema.dhs.gov.

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    FEMA Region 10 has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking providers for document translation and interpretation services from English to Central Alaskan Yup'ik. This RFI, numbered 70FBR025I00000001, is open from November 6 through November 26, 2024, or until 20 responses are received, aiming to gather information for possible future solicitations. The need for these services is driven by disaster communication requirements, as effective communication is vital for disaster response and recovery efforts in Native communities. The RFI outlines minimum requirements, including registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and fluency in both English and Yup’ik. The scope of work covers various translation tasks, quality assurance processes, and in-person interpretation services during community engagements. The expected deliverables include translated documents, proofreading reports, and in-person interpretation services, with contractors responsible for their travel expenses. Interested businesses must submit their responses, detailing their qualifications and pricing for services. This initiative demonstrates FEMA's commitment to ensuring that disaster survivors receive accurate information in their native language, underscoring the importance of local cultural understanding in emergency management communications.
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