Base year SLI contract
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W91CRB21C0029
- Awardee
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Friends Interpreting Services LLC UEI VJ1RLKHJ2LF3
- Awarding agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $108,278
Award facts
- Contract value 58% obligated
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- $122,590.95 Current, with exercised options
- $187,471.75 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Office of the Secretary Headquarters, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Sole Source
- Competition
- Not Available for Competition · 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Washington, VA 20310, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $17,808 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$3 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$23,838 | |
| Exercise an Option | $40,627 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$14,313 | |
| Exercise an Option | $16,330 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,673 | |
| Exercise an Option | $23,531 | |
| Funding Only Action | $15,132 | |
| Exercise an Option | $15,883 | |
| Original award | $15,449 |
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About this award
Friends Interpreting Services LLC, an SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business and 8(a) Program Participant, was awarded a sole-source contract by the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Defense on April 28, 2021. This base year contract, valued at $187,471.75, extends through April 27, 2026, and is designated under the 8(a) set-aside program. The contract requires the contractor to provide personnel for sign language interpreting (SLI), computer-assisted real-time captioning (CART), and video remote interpreting (VRI) services at the place of performance in Washington, Virginia. These services support the Department of Defense's obligation to ensure effective communication access for deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind employees and stakeholders in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Friends Interpreting Services LLC brings substantial experience delivering communication access services across multiple federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, and the U.S. Census Bureau. The company's established track record of managing contracts ranging from smaller task orders to multi-year agreements approaching $5 million demonstrates its capability to execute services at scale. Under this firm fixed-price definitive contract, the contractor is positioned to provide critical accessibility support to the Department of Defense, leveraging its expertise in American Sign Language interpretation and real-time captioning to facilitate inclusive communication across departmental operations.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W91CRB21C0029?
W91CRB21C0029 was awarded to Friends Interpreting Services LLC by ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) on April 28, 2021.
How much is contract W91CRB21C0029 worth?
The government has obligated $108,278 on W91CRB21C0029. Its current value, with exercised options, is $122,591. Its potential value, with all options, is $187,472.
Which agency awarded contract W91CRB21C0029?
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) awarded W91CRB21C0029, with funding from Office of the Secretary (Headquarters).
Was contract W91CRB21C0029 competed?
The extent of competition for W91CRB21C0029 was not available for competition. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: 8(a) Sole Source.
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