The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons awarded a blanket purchase agreement to Advanced Language Systems International Inc. for foreign language translation and interpretation services. The BPA has a potential value of $10.8 million and a period of performance through March 2023. Three firm fixed price calls have been placed against the BPA with a combined value of $10.7 million to provide language services through March 2021. These services will support communication needs for the Bureau's diverse inmate population and assist law enforcement agencies interacting with foreign nationals. As the agency responsible for administration of the federal prison system, the Bureau of Prisons requires translation and interpretation capabilities across its programs. Advanced Language Systems will deliver timely language services from its Rockville, Maryland location to directly enable the Bureau's mission-critical operations. No subcontractors or socioeconomic set asides were specified for orders under this BPA drawn from the contractor's Multiple Award Schedule contract. The blanket purchase agreement and three associated calls provide near-term foreign language translation and interpretation services through March 2021 with a combined value of $10.7 million. The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons requires these capabilities to support communication with non-English speaking inmates across its prison system and assist partner law enforcement agencies interacting with foreign nationals. Advanced Language Systems will deliver timely language services from its Rockville, Maryland location to directly enable the critical operations of the federal Bureau.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | Not listed | $0 | 10/1/20 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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BPA Call 15BNAS21A00000075-15BNAS21FW4T50011 | Advanced Language Systems International Inc. | $2.8m | 12/1/20 | 12/31/20 | 3/31/21 | |
BPA Call 15BNAS21A00000075-15BNAS21FW4T50012 | Advanced Language Systems International Inc. | $5.3m | 1/1/21 | 1/31/21 | 3/31/21 | |
BPA Call 15BNAS21A00000075-15BNAS21FW4T50010 | Advanced Language Systems International Inc. | $2.7m | 11/1/20 | 11/30/20 | 3/31/21 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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Foreign Language Translation Services | 15BNAS21A000000075 | Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Central Office | Award Notice 2/2 | 10/6/20, 3:48 PM | |
Foreign Language Translation Services | 15BNAS21A00000075 | Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Central Office | Limited / Sole Source Justification 1/2 | 9/30/20, 12:16 PM |