Barbara hong LI LSA
Ended Blanket Purchase Agreement Awarded
- Contract number
- 190PRL25A0228
- Awardee
-
Mandarin Language Services Inc. UEI RBHAWLJDAK29
- Awarding agency
-
Office of Language Services
Headquarters Offices, Department of State
- Task orders
- 5 $73,486 obligated
Award facts
- Combined order value
- $73,486 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 100% complete
- IDV ceiling 29% used
- $250,000.00
- Maximum order
- $25,000.00
- Award type
- Multiple award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Bureau of Administration Department of State
- NAICS code
- 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Administration has awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) contract to Mandarin Language Services Inc., a minority-owned and woman-owned small business, to provide language services. The contract has a ceiling value of $250,000 and runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. Mandarin Language Services Inc., led by Barbara Hong Li, specializes in translation, interpretation, cultural advisory services, and expert witness services, with a focus on Mandarin Chinese and English.
Task orders under this multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contract have supported diplomatic communications, international outreach programs, conservation efforts, legal matters, and healthcare initiatives for the Department of State, demonstrating the company's versatility in providing linguistic support to federal civilian agencies. The contract does not have a set-aside designation, indicating Mandarin Language Services Inc.'s competitive capabilities in the federal contracting marketplace.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language services | Office of Language Services (DOS) | $16,068 | |
| Language services | Office of Language Services (DOS) | $16,685 | |
| Language services | Office of Language Services (DOS) | $9,933 | |
| Language services | Office of Language Services (DOS) | $21,200 | |
| Language services | Office of Language Services (DOS) | $9,600 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modification | $0 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 190PRL25A0228?
190PRL25A0228 was awarded to Mandarin Language Services Inc. by Office of Language Services (Headquarters Offices) on October 1, 2024.
How much is contract 190PRL25A0228 worth?
Orders under 190PRL25A0228 have obligated $73,486. 190PRL25A0228's own ceiling is $250,000. A single order can be worth up to $25,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract 190PRL25A0228?
5 orders have been placed under 190PRL25A0228, the latest on October 1, 2025.
Which agency awarded contract 190PRL25A0228?
Office of Language Services (Headquarters Offices) awarded 190PRL25A0228, with funding from Bureau of Administration (Department of State).
Who can order from contract 190PRL25A0228?
190PRL25A0228 is a multiple award blanket purchase agreement. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
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