Deaf and hard of hearing interpreting services
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- AG32SBD160095
- Awardee
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Vital Signs, Llc. UEI U36EW1EKB3D3
- Awarding agency
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Central Program Planning Coordination and Support
Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture
- Obligated
- $193,200
Award facts
- Contract value 63% obligated
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- $193,200.00 Current, with exercised options
- $306,200.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture Department of Agriculture
- NAICS code
- 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 3 offers Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Washington, DC 20024, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $53,000 | |
| Exercise an Option | $56,500 | |
| Funding Only Action | $27,200 | |
| Original award | $56,500 |
About this award
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a firm fixed-price delivery order valued at $306,200 to Vital Signs LLC for deaf and hard of hearing interpreting services on March 9, 2016, with completion targeted for March 10, 2020. The contract was performed in Washington, DC and represents part of USDA's broader commitment to ensuring communication accessibility and equal access for individuals with hearing disabilities across the agency. Vital Signs LLC, a Maryland-based small disadvantaged business and woman-owned small business, was selected based on its specialization in communication accessibility services, including American Sign Language interpreting, Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART), and related support services.
This delivery order falls under USDA's larger blanket purchase agreement framework for nationwide deaf and hard of hearing interpreting services, which totals $2.5 million and provides USDA with flexible access to qualified communication accessibility providers. No set-aside designation was applied to this specific award. Vital Signs LLC brings extensive experience delivering similar services across multiple federal agencies, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Coast Guard, and Department of Transportation, demonstrating established capability in meeting federal communication accessibility requirements and supporting inclusive workplace environments throughout the government.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract AG32SBD160095?
AG32SBD160095 was awarded to Vital Signs, Llc. by Central Program Planning Coordination and Support (Agricultural Research Service) on March 9, 2016.
How much is contract AG32SBD160095 worth?
The government has obligated $193,200 on AG32SBD160095. Its potential value, with all options, is $306,200.
Which agency awarded contract AG32SBD160095?
Central Program Planning Coordination and Support (Agricultural Research Service) awarded AG32SBD160095, with funding from National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Department of Agriculture).
Is contract AG32SBD160095 an order under another contract?
Yes. AG32SBD160095 is a delivery order under AG3144C140004, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract AG32SBD160095 competed?
The extent of competition for AG32SBD160095 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 3 offers.
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