NATO Business Opportunity: Provision of Translation and Interpretation services in English / Ukrainian in Support of NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine
ID: IFIP-ACO-SH-25-11Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

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Translation and Interpretation Services (541930)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ddd47162c9834bc8b6afdab7305141f3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the Bureau of Industry and Security, is seeking qualified contractors to provide translation and interpretation services in English and Ukrainian to support NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) activities in Wiesbaden, Germany. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering linguistic support services primarily in Wiesbaden, with potential travel to other NATO countries, and must comply with specific security clearance requirements and prior contract experience. Interested firms must submit a one-time NATO International Competitive Bidding (ICB) application and request a Declaration of Eligibility (DOE) by April 21, 2025, with the Invitation for International Proposal (IFIP) expected to be issued by the end of April 2025 and bids closing in July 2025. For further inquiries, contact Lee Ann Carpenter at LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov.

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    Lee Ann Carpenter
    LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov
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