Purchase Order 15DD0S26P00000013

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) awarded a purchase order contract to the City of Philadelphia, through its Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, on December 30, 2025, for translation services. The contract, valued at $41,201.60, utilizes labor hours pricing with no set-aside designation and is scheduled for completion by February 7, 2026. Work will be performed at William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office will provide specialized linguistic support and interpretation services to facilitate DEA investigations and operations, leveraging the office's established expertise in supporting federal law enforcement agencies.

This contract represents a continuation of the longstanding partnership between the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office and the DEA in overcoming linguistic barriers during drug trafficking investigations and law enforcement operations. As a local government entity, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office has demonstrated consistent capability in delivering translation and administrative support services to federal agencies, with prior contracts ranging from approximately $10,000 to $36,704. The office's involvement extends beyond translation services, as evidenced by its receipt of significant federal grants for justice system improvements, including Bureau of Justice Assistance and Office for Victims of Crime awards totaling over $1.7 million for victim services and legal support initiatives.