Sign language interpreter and communication access real-time translation for TSA agency-wide.
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HSTS0116JHRM040
- Awardee
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TCS Interpreting, Inc. UEI MQ42VNNUK3J9
- Awarding agency
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Transportation Security Administration
Department of Homeland Security
- Obligated
- $875,561
Award facts
- Contract value 99% obligated
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- $875,560.93 Current, with exercised options
- $885,560.93 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
- Pricing
- Labor Hours
- Place of performance
- Arlington, VA 22202, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Close Out | -$147,748 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $103,448 | |
| Exercise an Option | $202,535 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $58,961 | |
| Other Administrative Action | -$98,987 | |
| Exercise an Option | $202,535 | |
| Other Administrative Action | -$10,710 | |
| Exercise an Option | $165,456 | |
| Exercise an Option | $202,535 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $197,535 |
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About this award
This contract was awarded by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a civilian agency within the Department of Homeland Security, to TCS Interpreting, Inc., a minority-owned, self-certified small disadvantaged business that specializes in language access services. The contract, valued at $885,560.93, is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call under the General Services Administration's (GSA) Professional Services Schedule (PSS), which allows federal agencies to place orders for a wide range of language services.
The contract provides sign language interpreter and Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART) services for the TSA agency-wide. This is a total small business set-aside contract. TCS Interpreting has been awarded multiple federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) to provide language access services across the government, including BPAs with FEMA, DHS, and the USDA. The services are designed to facilitate effective communication for federal agency personnel and constituents with disabilities, in compliance with federal accessibility laws.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HSTS0116JHRM040?
HSTS0116JHRM040 was awarded to TCS Interpreting, Inc. by Transportation Security Administration (Department of Homeland Security) on October 31, 2016.
How much is contract HSTS0116JHRM040 worth?
The government has obligated $875,561 on HSTS0116JHRM040. Its potential value, with all options, is $885,561.
Is contract HSTS0116JHRM040 an order under another contract?
Yes. HSTS0116JHRM040 is a BPA call under GS10F0277W-HSFE7016A1993, a blanket purchase agreement, on The Professional Services Schedule (PSS).
Was contract HSTS0116JHRM040 competed?
The extent of competition for HSTS0116JHRM040 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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